Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, January 3 & 4, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday, January 3 & 4, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Russia blames cellphone use by soldiers for deadly strike from Ukraine  

Sitting ducks? Russian military flaws seen in troop deaths 

Russia to send warship armed with hypersonic missiles through English Channel

Trudeau speaks with Zelenskyy from Jamaica, appears to back Ukraine 'peace formula'

Globe and Mail

BC top court broadens sentencing law aimed at reducing Indigenous incarceration rates

Wastewater testing to start at Vancouver, Toronto airports for flights arriving from China 

Supreme Court's decision to strike down life-without-parole law leads to sentencing changes 

It's time for the Supreme Court and the federal government, to stand up for the Charter 

My traditional year-end interview without the Prime Minister   

In vilifying safe supply, Pierre Poilievre has picked the wrong target 

Just over half of Canadians want Liberals to ditch Trudeau as leader before next election

Afghan refugees embrace life in Canada with jobs, English lessons and radio shows 

Wealthy nations must help build Haiti consensus, former governor-general Michaëlle Jean says

China pushes back on air-travel COVID-19 test requirements, but Canadian firms not worried

Time for a more elaborate all inclusive PM's residence in Ottawa, observers say

Ottawa man arrested for allegedly posting Twitter threats targeting Parliament, two embassies 

Rogers-Shaw decision sets a worrying precedent for future takeovers 

Enjoy your first day, new CRTC chair Vicky Eateries - it's all downhill from here

Holiday mess shows why Canadian air travel industry needs competition, Singh says 

In fighting inflation, governments aren't making the Bank of Canada's job any easier

The political demolition of 24 Sussex Drive exposes Canada's populist rot

CBC

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

Ottawa, plaintiffs agree to settle 'Indian boarding homes' class action

As 2023 dawns, Canada's top soldier confronts a long list of worst-case scenarios 

Beijing condemns newly reimposed COVID-19 travel requirements for Chinese travellers 

Changing nature of Canada's overdose crisis calls for more aggressive response, experts say

Conservatives, NDP call for urgent committee meeting on holiday travel mess

'Just transition' bill coming in 2023, natural resources minister says

Ben Carr, son of late Liberal MP, mulls following in father's footsteps in Winnipeg South Centre

A plan to plug gaps in the continent's Arctic defence shield faces roadblocks 

Class action lawsuit against Facebook claiming discrimination gets the green light

Canada is picking up the political radicalization bug from the US, new report warns

Ottawa man charged with tweeting threats, terrorist hoaxes agains Parliament Hill, embassies

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Lawsuit says British Columbia zoo negligent in black bear moulin of toddler's arm

Funding increase for BC Human Rights Tribunal 'momentous' says chair

Travellers at YVR feel lucky after flight out of Hong Kong before COVID test rules 

Canfor extending temporary sawmill curtailments in BC

911 call taker in BC releases 2022 list of frivolous complaints to emergency lines

Why are so many places in Canada talking about ditching the RCMP?

US Family on ski trip finds lost bag at Vancouver's airport on their way home

BC becomes first province to require three-day cooling off period for homebuyers

Here's what you need to know about Canada's expansion of medically assisted dying

Rich Nations must help build Haiti consensus: former governor general Michaëlle Jean

Conservatives, NDP request urgent committee meeting following holiday travel mess

Canada and the US both have House Speakers. For one of them, the stakes are a lot higher 

Housing, groceries and travel were huge headaches for Canadians last year. Here's why 2023 might not be any better

Health care reform needs the discipline of deadlines 

Yukon begins providing $1,300 a year in dental benefits for those with no coverage 

Quebec's social services under pressure by influx of asylum seekers: advocates 

'Walk with pride': First National Ribbon Skirt Day inspired by Saskatchewan girl

Toronto Sun

An emotional farewell to an officer and a gentleman

Jordan Peterson launches court challenge as College of Psychologists attempts to pull licence over social media posts 

Jordan Peterson threaten with psychologist's licence being revoked over political statements online 

Jordan Peterson will challenge College of Psychologists 

Passenger safety going off the rails on the TTC

Poilievre's three strikes to get Trudeau out

Halifax man who fought off home invaders lucky not to her charged 

Here's how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can win in 2023

Bail and parole system owes protection for Canadians 

Government accountability? There's an app for that 

'Just transition' to green jobs in doubt

National Post

What is the Kraken COVID variant, and what' with the master nicknames?

Father of girl whose arm was allegedly mauled by bears sues Vancouver area zoo 

The Trudeau Liberals are about to tell Alberta workers where to go

Alberta's sovereignty drama echoes dimly in other provinces busy with their own gripes

Beijing once again deceiving the world about COVID - but this time, we're not buying it

Final Rogers-Shaw decision could be a political one, but Conservative stance still unknown

Disgruntled college worker betrayed employer by leaking anti-racism training details: arbitrator 

Jordan Peterson: I will risk my licence to escape social media reeducation 

Psychologists' college silent on Jordan Peterson sanction 

Holiday travel mess shows why Canadian air travel industry needs competition; NDP

Eighth Manitoba PC MLA announces plan to leave politics as party trails opposition NDP in polls

Canadian politics may have a nepotism problem

Sunwing finishes recovery of stranded passengers as governments call for airline to be held accountable 

What Canadians want in 2023: A chance to vote out Trudeau 

Trudeau's pursuit of wedge politics has cost Canadians their national pride 

Why Canada has the most activist Supreme Court on the world 0 and how it's changed the country

Global          

At least 12 cases of XBB 1.5 COVID-19 sub variant now confirmed in BC

'Cleaner on the street': Inside an SRO hotel in Vancouevr's Downtown East side

'Significant' number of prosecutions in question over evidence mishandling concerns: BC Premier

Powerful winds forecast to hit BC's South Coast Thursday

Lane closures planned on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as 'pothole' repairs begin

Travellers at YVR feel lucky after flight out of Hong Kong before COVID test rules begin 

Family of toddler bitten at Greater Vancouver Zoo bear enclosure sues

BC boosts funding for Human Rights Tribunal to help tackle increased caseload

BC Housing Minister calls on Ottawa to tie housing funding to immigrant arrivals 

MP vows hearing on SunWing, VIA Rail travel chaos: 'Canadians deserve answers'

Arrest made over Twitter threats to kill MPs, destroy Parliament, embassies: court docs

Miscellaneous            

The 'Kraken' virus is here. What's the Threat level?

The 'Freedoms' Lawyer shared with obstruction of justice

Why I left the Victoria Police Board

Community engaged archaeology as a pathway to reconciliation 

Jason Kenney's final bungle was quitting too fast 

Democratic Socialists gathered to compare notes. Listen in

Why 2023 could be the year of the Union