Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, January 26 & 27, 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 26-27, 2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukrainian volunteer unit braves minefields to bring back remains of the dead 

Canada donates four Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine

Canada to send 4 combat ready Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in the coming weeks 

Anita Anand says Canada will send tanks to Ukraine - and that the move is more than symbolic

With tanks like ours, who needs enemies?

Globe and Mail

As BC's decriminalization pilot project takes hold, political hopes collide with public fears

Putin discusses Russia's claim to giant chunk of Arctic Ocean seabed 

Staff meeting reveals National Gallery in turmoil

TotalEnergies buys extra Canada oil sands project stake, squeezing Suncor

Rogers faces doubt over Shaw deal as closing date approaches 

Alberta Justice sopkespeople deliver duelling statements on prosecutor email review 

It's not just the TTC. There's a growing sense that things in Toronto are spinning out of control 

Justin Trudeau and Piere Poilievre need to stop insulting each other 

Review of billions of COVID-19 wage benefits not worth the effort, CRA head says

Federal deficit stood at $3.6 billion with four months left in 2022-23 fiscal year

Federal party leaders stake out political turf ahead of Parliament's return 

Dominic Barton to appear Wednesday before committee reviewing spike in federal outsourcing to McKinsey and Company 

Ottawa preparing to announce revival of Federal body offering cabinet legal advice 

Elizabeth May says Greens will investigate after member information shared online 

Home Depot did not comply with privacy law with it shared data with Meta, privacy watchdog says 

Blood donations suggest 73 per cent of Canadians have had COVID-19

Affordability top of mind at Liberal retreat, but Indigenous MP has focus elsewhere 

Your home isn't built for extreme weather

What the convoys left behind 

Canada sharing confidential dossiers in bid to convince UN peers to sanction Haiti's elites, Rae says

CBC

Trudeau government dropped the ball on fighting abuse in sport, former minister says

Canadian sanctions against Iranian company don't cover board member with business interest in BC

Intelligence agency calls for a 'heightened state of vigilance' against Russian aligned hacks

Transport minister didn't speak to Via Rail during holiday travel chaos?

As RCMP defends neck hold, minister says he 'very clearly' laid out his expectations for reform 

COVID-19 misinformation  cost at least 2,800 lives and $300M new report says

Home Depot didn't get customer consent before sharing data with Facebook's owner, privacy watchdog finds

Poilievre says 'everything seems broken' Trudeau hits back

Trudeau announces Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia

Public service union's wage demands a sign of things to come, says labour expert 

Supreme Court rules some mandatory minimums are constitutional, while others are not 

Green Party posted sensitive information about voters and members online 

Is Canada prepared for an economic slowdown?

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC health minister Dix 'delighted' premiers finally set to meet PM on funding 

Fortis BC Holdings Inc. signs agreement wit First Nation over BC LNG project

129 neglected cattle seized from BC property with 'numerous' dead animals: SPCA

Western Forest Products' Port Alberni mill closes as company seeks viable path 

Here's where Alberta government emails go and why it matters for Danielle Smith. 

It's Danielle Smith vs. The CBC. Who has the most to lose?

Ontario claims $75M stolen in 'kickback schemes' run by alleged ringleader of COVID-19 fraud

'We must meet this moment' Justin Trudeau says in speech to Liberal caucus

Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre attacked each other in duelling speeches. We break down their war of words

WHO decision on COVID-19 emergency won't effect Canada's response, says Dr. Theresa Tam

Parliament Hill police estimate 500 will attend 'Freedom Convoy' anniversary

City of Ottawa says thousands in fines still owed one year after 'Freedom Convoy'

Via Rail admits it could have done more to help storm trapped passengers 

Canada names first special representative to combat Islamophobia

Pierre Poilievre says 'everything is worse' and Justin Trudeau is to blame

Industry Minister says he's in no hurry to sign off o Rogers-Shaw merger

Danielle Smith shows she's a long way from sunk - she's making noise and cutting cheques 

Justin Trudeau is looking past the 'Freedom Convoy' - but Ottawa is holding its breath 

Toronto Sun

Time for Guardian Angels to spread wings in Toronto?

Supreme Court issues conflicting, ridiculous rulings on mandatory minimum sentences 

Where is action from Trudeau in face of rising crime in Canada?

Trudeau administration funding racial segregation 

Let's deal in facts on health reform, not false claims driven by political agendas 

Government is the problem, not consulting firm 

Just Transition plan comes with big costs for taxpayers 

Ontario's new builder regulator off to weak start

It's not just the TTC facing a crime wave, it's the whole city

National Post

MPs, including cabinet ministers, Poilievre, bill taxpayers thousands for outside communications help  

Tiff Macklem's risky game of tempting Canadians with treats to come

Dozens in Sudbury may have received used needles in exchange program

Mandatory minimum sentences for gun crime constitutional: Supreme Court

Poilievre challenges Trudeau to fix 'broken' Canada or 'get out of the way' 

National Arts Centre event to tallow only 'Black identifying theatregoers'

Ontario Greenbelt 'is our jurisdiction'  Ford says after federal environment minister suggests intervening in housing plan

Parliament Hill police prepare for estimate 500 people to attend Freedom Convoy anniversary 

Alberta must assert itself over oil and gas against unilateral emissions cut 

It's time to stop ignoring the Supreme Court on private health care   

Canada has opportunity to become more competitive and innovative  

Global          

BC mom calls for de-escalation training after autistic son handcuffed in hospital 

Hospital couldn't legally hold VPD officer who died by suicide, inquest hears 

As mills shutter, BC mayor says more support needed for boom-and-bust communities 

Temporary tax on short-term accommodations to help fund Vancouver FIFA World Cup 2026

Surrey may need to draft 2 budgets amid policing decision delay: Mayor 

Emergency departments on Northern Vancouver Island to open set hours for now 

Chief would back excavating possible graves at BC residential school if elders, community want it 

City councillor in Courtenay placed on leave amid assault charge 

Residents return home after Keremeos rockslide 

Dix delighted premiers will meet PM On healthcare funding 

Vancouver Folk Music Festival sings different tune on cancellation 

Grim federal report confirms Metro Vancouver has Canada's toughness rental market 

'Fatigue and stress' Interior paramedics responded to voer 5K overdose, poisoning calls in 2022 

BC government needs 'additional information' before decision on Surrey Police Service

Is Canada's military ready for the challenges ahead? 'No' says defence chief

Trudeau, Poilievre trade barbs in caucus speeches as Parliament set to reconvene 

Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns 

'Freedom Convoy' anniversary may draw 500 people to Parliament Hill, security warns 

Canadians 'must not be complacent' as antisemitism, hatred rise: Trudeau  

New alcohol guidance: When are provinces planning to adopt measures?

Ottawa 'eager' to bring back federal body offering advice on reforming laws  

FSIN 'annoyed, disrespected' as Indigenous leaders excluded from federal health-care transfer talks 

Liberal, Conservative MPs can no longer bill taxpayers for home internet use 

Canada's public transit systems facing 'crisis of violence. What can be done?

Miscellaneous            

Overrun with Buns

Investigator finds Six Deltaport Safety Issues after worker's death 

Who will help Vancouver Renters now?

How tragedy prompted Canada to become a leader in Avalanche safety 

Alberta Justice Minister accused of privacy breach in Law Society hearing 

In Haiti's collapse, Canada's shame 

It's 2023 BC Farm workers deserve Basic Minimum Wage Guarantees 

BC's Environmental Regulator issues another Coastal GasLink fine 

Long COVID has never bee taken seriously, Here's where it left us