Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, January 5 & 6, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday/Friday, January 5 & 6, 2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukrainians' Orthodox Christmas celebrations dimmed in light of Russia's war

Shells fly at Ukraine front despite Russia's claimed Christmas ceasefire 

Christmas ceasefire fails as shelling continues at Ukraine-Russia border 

Globe and Mail

Bill Moreau on euphoria of Trudeau's 2015 victory to 'one of the worst moments' in his politics life 

Some Canadians barricaded in hotel amid Mexican unrest, others see calm return 

Mexico hit by gang violence ahead of summit with Biden, Trudeau 

As Xi Jinping faces a crisis, Ottawa finally takes the China threat seriously 

The Trudeau government seems awfully cozy with McKinsey - and that demands scrutiny 

BC's crackdown on unexplained wealth is a necessary experiment to repel dirty money 

Former head of federal public service warns working from home long-term could hamper careers 

Political parties should list fundraising venue locations, Elections Canada suggests 

Despite Ottawa's rebrand of pending policy, Alberta finds 'just-transition' anything but that 

Relax - higher immigration alarms makes more noise than sense 

To avoid future 'freedom convoy' protests, we need an economy built on hope

Ir's not racist or xenophobic to question our immigration policy

The 'worst year' in global superpower relations leaves Canada vulnerable 

CBC

Canadians in Mazatlan still barricaded in hotel amid Mexican cartel violence  

Trudeau, Biden to meet before leaders' summit - where all eyes will be on Mexico

Liberal MP calls for 'severe' travel restrictions on Iranian official accused of terrorism ties 

Risk of nuclear conflict highest since 1962 Cuban Missile crisis: report

The value of one consulting firm's federal contracts has skyrocketed  under the Trudeau government 

Price tag for Navy, Coast Guard patrol ships soars to $6.5 billion 

'The system needs to change'Police associations join forces to decry officers' deaths

Transport Minister defends government's decision to impose COVID testing on travellers from China

Japanese PM to meet with Trudeau next week

Toronto/Vancouver Star

How a bid to improve policing and replace the RCMP in this city could end up being a multi-million dollar boondoggle  

Predicted surge in patients prompts BC to reopen hospital emergency centres 

He sleeps in a van but drives a Tesla: life on wheels in Vancouver's camper community  

BC yet to see post-holiday spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations: health minister  

Pigeon wearing meth backpack caught at BC prison, says officer's union president

BC boosts coverage of four drugs, including diabetes in Hollywood weight fad

Here's what led to violence erupting in Mexico's Sinaloa state - and how Canadians are faring 

'Why didn't we see this coming?" Ontario Liberals release scathing review of election failure

Here's why the COVID variant drubbed 'Kraken' is causing such concern and what makes it different than others 

Does hypocrisy matter in foreign policy? Yes and No - Take Bob Rae 

Rule requiring negative COVID test before Chinese flights take effect 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks climate change with King Charles 

Think you've got the answer for our ongoing COVID-19 woes? So did China 

'No reason' Canadians detained in Syria should still be there, lawyer tells court 

No Fighter Jets Coalition protests Canada's planned F-35 purchase

OPP anti-rackets branch reviewing requests to investigate Ford government's plan to develop Greenbelt 

If we're heading into a recession, why are there so many jobs?

Canadian government tells travellers in Mexico to shelter in place due to violence 

Alberta government won't release data on snowpack contamination from coal mines 

Toronto Sun

Police associations have simple message - enough is enough 

Toronto's mayor finds money for more paramedics, firefighters 

Yet another innocent person shot by gunman on bail 

The Orwellian re-education of Jordan Peterson

Some Canadians remain in hotel amid Mexican unrest, others see calm return 

GTA, Hamilton should be asked to help shelter refugees: Toronto report 

Read the tweets that got Jordan Peterson investigated by College of Psychologists 

'Should never happen': Transport truck with box up brings down Highway 401 signs in Whitby 

COVID protester slapped with $25Gs fine over 2020 anti-restrictions rally 

China continues with deadly lies about COVID-19 

Trudeau's Tax Tally: See how much more you will be paying 

Jordan Peterson will use Charter challenge over being disciplined for tweets about COVID and climate change 

The Arrow, an all-Canadian electric car, gets global reveal at Vega tech show

Tory takes steps in right direction to deal with Toronto's out-of-control crime 

High taxes in Ontario hurting provincial, federal economies, says report 

New year brings higher carbon taxes 

National Post

Transport minister says changes coming to quell airport chaos - his job is riding on it

Trudeau urges Alberta to use surplus to contribute to carbon-capture incentives

'Sense of panic and uncertainty': Canadians stranded in Mexico as cartel violence escalates 

Another Canadian airport to test wastewater to detect emerging COVID variants 

Police associations say 'everything will be on the table' to address officer killings  

What's happening to Jordan Peterson could happen to anyone now 

Jordan Peterson asks Ontario courts to review disciplinary proceedings that violate free speech

Read Jordan Peterson's tweets that prompted complaints to psychologists' college 

Jordan Peterson's foes need their heads examined

Jordan Peterson resists his critics' clumsy forced re-education 

OPP deciding whether to investigate Ontario government's Greenbelt development plan 

The Phoenix problem got worse as Ottawa hired more civil servants. Now it must hire even more to fix it

Doug Ford is on the path to repeat the doomed green energy plans of the Liberals 

How Canadian schools aid students' gender transition without family consent 

Political parties obligated to list fundraising venue locations despite security issues: Elections Canada 

Global          

Surrey taxpayers face large property tax increase if police transition continues, mayor says 

Man pleads guilty to five Vancouver assaults in a single month 

Pigeon wearing meth-filled backpack  'busted' at BC prison

BC NDP reviewing SRO maintenance model, BC Liberals says action needed now 

BC rolls out one time cost of living tax credit payments 

BC reactivates Emergency Operation Centres at hospital as pressure builds 

Kelowna MLA under fire for recent social media activity 

BC expands recycling program to include more items effective immediately 

Greater Kelowna enjoys minor job growth in December, StatCan data shows 

BC paramedics union enters final day of negotiations, job action possible, union says 

Calls for justice as 3rd anniversary of downing of flight Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752 approaches  

Sense of normalcy slowly returning to Mazatlán after cartel violence, BC travellers say

Flights cancelled between Maztlan and Vancouver as cartel violence continues

Canada will seek progress in dispute over Mexican energy policies at Summit, Trudeau says 

Canadian company's self-driving stroller wins big at this year's CES

Elections Canada suggests political parties to list fundraising venue locations 

Minister vows to toughen air passenger rights as Sunning admits 'clear failures'

Miscellaneous            

Glen Clark is open to running BC Housing

What Canadian cities can learn from my 'intense' Mumbai neighbourhood 

Telus Health gets more time in Extra-Billing case 

BC Labour Board Rules workers can't refuse to cross some picket lines 

It's time to bury the private health care zombie 

What does our $78 Billion housing program really fix?

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