Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, January 19-20, 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 19-20, 2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Western allies offer more weapons to Ukraine, but no decision made on tanks at Ramstein summit 

Western allies seek to break stalemate with Germany over Leopard tanks for Ukraine 

UK foreign minister says allied response to Ukraine invasion sends message to world's tyrants               

In northern Ukraine, Canadian-donated armoured vehicles are a key line of defence 

Talks in Germany end without decision on sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine 

Globe and Mail

Judge orders Canada to repatriate four men detained in Syria 

Ottawa agrees to repatriate six women, 13 children detained in Syrian camps 

How the Liberals' multibillion-dollar tech plan created 'chaos' instead of growth

Brothers behind BC bank shootout sought to kill as many officers as possible, police say

Ottawa, provinces close to 10-year deal to fund health care 

Will the real Pierre Poiliever please stand up? 

Hybrid offices are creating liability headaches for employers 

Canada's drastic new alcohol guidelines demand a closer look

Corporate Canada has been protected from competition for too long. It's time to put consumers first

Furor in Alberta over Ottawa's Just Transition plan shows chasm of mistrust between Trudeau Liberals and West 

Ottawa signals 'significant progress' with Premiers on 10 year health care funding deal

Canada to ban cosmetic testing on animals 

Jagmeet Singh's politics are about convincing folks he can force Trudeau to do things he doesn't want to do

Singh says Liberals must approve national pharmacare plan in 2023

Federal government should direct RCMP to end controversial neck hold, Singh says 

Federal budget should boost energy transition, show fiscal prudence: Business Council CEO

Danielle Smith has some explaining to do

As Alberta turns: The greatest soap opera in Canada 

Ottawa, and the lessons unlearned in Afghanistan 

CBC

Get your booster dose as new Omicron offshoot spreads: Canada's top doctor 

Court orders government to repatriate 4 Canadian men detained in Syria 

Space launches from Canada will be allowed soon, transport minister says

Danielle Smith 'just transition' and what lies beyond truth 

Canada has agreed to repatriate 19 women and children held in Syria 

Canada to guide peace process aimed at ending years-long fighting in Cameroon, Joly says

Alberta's premier's office contracted Crown prosecution about Coutts cases: sources 

Federal workers return to the office - but not the one they left 

People may be able to drive past Parliament Hill again pending a city vote

Feds are 'confident' there will soon be a deal on health-care funding 

NDP wants investigation following CBC report of Alberta premier's office contact with Crown Prosecutors 

Brothers, motivated by 'anti-authority believes' staged Saanich bank robbery in effort to kill police: RCMP

Toronto/Vancouver Star

It looked like a botched bank robbery. But twin brothers were setting a trap for police officers, authorities say

Civilian police investigator targets evasive Vancouver officers for further probe 

Eby promises $50M to help get fire-damaged wood to BC mills 

Slide prompts Campbell River to declare state of emergency to protect public safety 

'I wish I had said something': Nurse tells inquest of chaotic scene on night immigration-detainee died 

Greenbelt Council does about-face on safeguarding protected lands with Hazel McCallion at the helm

Where does the money from higher prices go? Study reveals who's raking in 'inflation' dollars 

Is the 'Kraken' surge starting? Cases of COVID Omicron sub variant XBB.1.5 shoot up in Ontario 

Justin Trudeau's silence on Doug Ford is a fumble that favours Jagmeet Singh 

Profits put patients at risk 

Doug Ford's health care reform focuses on the wrong issues 

Justin Trudeau calls Doug Ford's for-profit health plans 'innovation'  

Canada must bring detainees back from Syrian prison camps: Judge 

Federal Government, Public Service Alliance of Canada agree to head to mediation 

Elizabeth May looks to grow the Green Party as she returns to leadership, with help  

Canada to facilitate Cameroon peace process: Foreign Affairs Ministry Joly 

Premier Danielle Smith's office mum on investigating whether staffer contacted Alberta prosecutors 

Health ministers making progress on funding talks, finding common ground: Duclos

Ottawa paves the way for commercial space launches from within Canada 

Ottawa gives $40M to Atlantic shellfish farmers hit by post-tropical storm Fiona 

Divided, arguing and adrift: What's left to the 'Freedom Convoy' one year later?

Insiders share just how close Justin Trudeau and Premiers are to deals that will tackle the health-care crisis 

How Alberta Premier Danielle Smith outmaneuvered Justin Trudeau and Rachel Notley on the 'just transition' controversy  

Toronto Sun

Girls accused in swarming murder yawn and snicker in juvenile court 

Trudeau won't stop Ford's health reforms despite Singh's demands 

'Unprovoked' attack claims another innocent life in 'Zombieland' Toronto

Is time up for elite Jagmeet and the NDP?

More violence on TTC leads to man arrested after attempted shove onto subway tracks

Trudeau won't be following in Ardern's footsteps even if the pollen says he should 

Will alcohol be the next tobacco?

Political discrimination in Canada a growing concern 

Enemies of free speech targeting Dr. Jordan Peterson once again 

Does Trudeau hurt the Liberal party more than he helps it?

Investigation of Ford's Greenbelt changes show one set of rules for Conservatives, another for Liberals 

Spare us from Woke extremism

Singh keeps crying wolf 

National Post

Teen girls alleged to have fatally stabbed Toronto homeless man appear in packed youth court 

Former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion comes out in support of Ford's Greenbelt housing plan

The Trudeau Liberals are coming for your jobs 

The $15 billion experiment Ottawa can't afford to mess up 

CRTC wants public input on controversial online streaming bill, says new chair 

Is Jacinda Ardern's sudden resignation a preview of coming attractions for Trudeau? 

Government extends permanent residency program of 'out of status' construction workers 

Second allegation of sexual misconduct surfaces against Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet 

Premiers are united in push for more health funding from Ottawa: Doug Ford 

Ex Vancouver school principal allegedly stole $170K in funds, including gift cards for needy kids

Defunding may be a pipe dream, but the CBC would benefit from some sensible reforms 

Alberta's new pandemic panel will examine what laws should be changed

Two drinks a week? New guidelines are unsupported an puritanical kill-joys

The science behind why COVID variants are better and better at evading vaccine immunity

NDP could pull support for Liberal government over pharmacare , health care privatization 

Opposition MPs united in ensuring Canadian hunters aren't disarmed by Liberal government  

Ontario Premier Doug Ford looks to get out-of-province doctors to work more quickly with new legislation  

The pro-immigration case against Trudeau's ky high immigration plans 

Global          

Twin brothers killed in Saanich bank shooting 'wanted to shoot and kill police': report 

'Very traumatizing': Myles Gray's family unsure they'll attend April inquest  

ABC defends axing Vancouver Renter Office, citing 'duplication of service'

BC police wage recruitment battle as future of Surrey force hangs in the balance

Snow possible for South Coast, storm worries prompt partial Vancouver seawall closure  

BC Councillor proposes tying traffic fines to offenders' income 

6.5  year sentence or Coquitlam church youth therapist on historic sex crimes 

BC school district investigating data breach affecting up to 19,000 people

1 in 26 Indigenous people experienced homelessness in Surrey in 2022: Report 

Diamond magnate's attempt to block Kelowna development kiboshed by BC's highest court 

Kelowna woman awarded $25K after workplace sexual harassment claim 

British Columbia, federal governments funding 100 jobs at Crofton mill 

What are atmospheric rivers? Aren't they just good old rainstorms? 

Evasive Vancouver police officers prompt police watchdog complaint 

'Thin Blue Line' patches not allowed on VPD uniforms, Vancouver Police Board confirm

Ride-sharing company launches in Vernon this month 

Inquest into death of Vancouver police officer Nicole Chan to begin Monday

Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer's contract extended until 2025

Hussen's office gave $93K in PR work to senior staffer's sisters's foodie firm

Another Liberal minister contracted foodie firm with ties to senior staffer 

Is Canada ready to meet its 'aggressive' electric vehicle mandate by 2026?

Duclos optimistic over 'change in tone' from provinces on health funding deal 

Canada, Mexico need stronger bond to advance 'North American Idea': experts 

Smith responds to allegations staff member emailed Alberat Crown Prosecution Service over Coutts blockade

Want to go to space? Canada's door is open' for future passenger flights with new plan 

Miscellaneous            

'Once you've clear cut it' that's it'

Escape from Crimea to Canada

Donors step up after Vancouver Council axes funding to VANDU Art program 

Sierra Club BC loses lawsuit on Climate Commitment Reporting  

From hardhats to Boots: PPE is keeping women from the Trades

Alberta's dangerously out-of-touch approach to substance use 

Is the countdown clock already ticking for Danielle Smith 

Gold Rush 2.0? Why BC is putting the brakes on Bitcoin