Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, January 17-18, 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 17-18, 2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Canada summons Russian ambassador to condemn missile strike on Ukrainian apartment building

Canada to send 200 more armoured vehicles to Ukraine as Kyiv stresses need for tanks 

Canada's unused Leopard 2 tanks could make a difference in Ukraine 

Canada announces it will donate 200 armoured vehicles to Ukraine 

Justin Trudeau won't commit to tanks as Canada sends 200 armoured vehicles to Ukraine 

Canada must urge NATO to send tanks to Ukraine 

Job fears over PM's 'just transition' plan 

Anand's Kyiv pledge more about political optics than what Ukraine needs to fight 

Russian ambassador was summoned Wednesday over Dnipro missile attacks and antisemitic comments, Joly says 

Berlin will allow export of German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine if US sends it own tanks: source 

Canada's defence minister pledges 200 armoured personnel carriers for Ukraine during surprise visit to Kyiv

Canada will stand with Ukraine as long as it takes to win freedom

How a Toronto lawyer became  a Ukraine defender 

Globe and Mail

Nova Scotia hospitals to add more staff to ER departments in response to health care crisis 

Poaching of staff top concern for Ontario hospitals over new surgical centres, association says 

National Gallery using outside consultant as HR director, chief operating officer 

Postmedia announces layoffs, will move 12 Alberta newspapers online 

Zellers is making a Canadian comeback. Here are the new locations 

TD appoints new head of Canadian business banking 

One of the experts behind the new drinking guidelines explains the changes 

More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turupel-Lafond 

Amazon to lay off stay in Canada, US and Costa Rica by end of day

Quebec needs to build new hydroelectric dams to strengthen position in Churchill Falls talks, Legault

Ontario does not need more for-profit surgery

Doug Ford prescribes a needed dose of private health care in Ontario 

Quebecor's Freedom Mobile purchase would be no sure victory for competition

The case for high-priced outside consultants 

Canadian private-schools tycoon guaranteed credit facility for Boris Johnson while in Downing Street 

Major Military intervention in Haiti would not have sustainable impact 

MPs approve hearings into McKinsey contracts

To run or not to run? 2023 is Trudeau's year to decide 

Federal Committee will probe government contracts with McKinsey

BC promises $90 million for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities 

Ottawa delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry 

Defence industry worried about Canada's absence from American-British-Australian pact

Prime Minister's Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan Premier off guest list at processing plant 

As NDP gathers to talk strategy, MPs vow to keep Liberals at their word on pharmacare  

CBC

Trudeau's use of vaccine mandates as wedge issue polarized the debate in Canada, Morneau says

Poilievre tours Quebec as polls suggest voters there aren't warming to him 

Zellers stores sett open inside 25 The Bay locations across Canada 

Court extends deadline to apply for tainted water compensation 

MPs implored federal government to bring former Afghan politician to Canada before she was killed

MPs will call 7 cabinet ministers to testify on $100M in contracts awarded to McKinsey

Minister won't say if Indian boarding homes settlement will include apology to survivors 

It's time to put cancer warning labels on alcohol, experts say

As NDP gathers to talk strategy, MPs vow to keep Liberals to their word on pharmacare

RCMP not banning controversial neck hold despite instruction s from minster

Trudeau suggests 'positive' news on health caret oaks with provides could come soon 

Canada's health-care system under threat from both Liberals and Conservatives: Singh

Ontario's integrity commissioner, auditor general latching Greenbelt investigations

Toronto/Vancouver Star

More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond 

BC officer who died in avalanche posthumously promoted to detective, funeral hears

BC signs 'historic' deal with First Nation after court fight over treaty rights 

'I had no hand in causing his death': Inquest into immigration detainee's death hears SIU interview with officer

The contractor will see you now: How the housing market downturn has hit the home Reno business

No injuries as Vancouver Island slide forces evacuation of two Campbell River condos

BC Mounties investigate criminal claims against tribal police officer 

UBC regrets handling of Mary Ellen Tuprel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university 

Vancouver to fund plans to renew its embattled Chinatown neighbourhood  

BC promises $90M for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities 

BC First Nation says unique deal gives it veto power over proposed coal mine 

Is Doug Ford recklessly poisoning Ontario's health care system - might he help fix it?

Federal committee will probe government contracts with McKinsey 

Oilsands execs say a 'just transition' isn't a worry - it's their next big 'boom'

Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1

Pierre Poilievre's claims on bail reform not backed by evident, experts say 

Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding 

Toronto Sun

Family of woman who died after mask dispute sues UHN for $16M

Amazon to lay off staff in US, Canada and Costa Rica by end of day 

Singh may complain but he's sticking by Trudeau in coalition of the clueless

Cops probing alleged assault at TTC station as hate crime

Dumping Trudeau the Liberal's best move to hold on to power

Cult of Climate Change: Trudeau and Singh won't remove carbon tax from food production and distribution  

What really reduces greenhouse gas emissions? Recessions

Honking for freedom one year late

Ford government defends Mereolinx boss' huge salary despite poor performance 

Canadian study claims smoking weed more harmful than tobacco

As food prices skyrocket, Trudeau government has no answers on inflation 

Selling oil is Canada's best bet to curb emissions   

Will Trudeau's rule be threatened by the rising cost bread and chicken?

National Post

No such thing as safe drinking, Canada's new alcohol guidance says

Child's breathing tube can be removed despite parents' protest: Quebec appeal court 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says party will hold minority Liberals accountable but stops short of withdrawing support 

Cancel Jordan Peterson event in Ottawa, coalition of community groups asks city council

BC First Nation, province sign 'historic' deal to jointly manage land, water and resource development 

Davos is a grift and a cult but it's also a bid for global domination  

Liberals 'just transition' a fist to the mouth of Canada 

Commons committee to call on Dominic Barton, high ranking McKinsey official, multiple ministers to testify 

Competition Bureau asked by Saskatoon chamber to investigate flights in Saskatchewan 

Omar Alghabra, the Minister for Wait and See

Quebec taking dwindling share of immigrants to Canada, according to New data 

Parliamentary committee to meet Wednesday to look into McKinsey's $101.4 million in contracts 

Trudeau's office apologizes to Premier Scott Moe for leaving him off the guest list 

Global          

Vancouver police facing allegations members tried to interfere in crash investigation 

Last-second surgery cancellation leaves BC Senior waiting up to 6 more months in pain 

First steps to revitalize Vancouver's Granville Street presented to council 

Langley the latest BC school district to attempt uncertified teachers 

BC signs 'historic' deal with Blueberry River First Nations 

Private funeral service held for Nelson police officer who died in avalanche 

Alert issued after landslide forces evacuation of apartment buildings in Campbell River 

Okanagan outreach group says violence against sex trade workers is common 

Zellers is making a comeback in Canada this spring. Here are the locations  

BC employee arrested after allegedly posting $80,000 in refunds to her own credit cards

Government funding on the way for upgrades at Musqueam Elders Centre in Vancouver 

City of Kelowna takes aim at 'freedom rallies' and their organizer  

Vernon chiropractor charged with two counts of sexual assault

Stanley Park seawall replacement cost estimated at $250 - 300 million

Drinking too much? New guide on alcohol consumption outlines limits for Canadians  

Alberta's spin on 'misread' information leads to inaction over 'just transition' plan: analyst 

McKinsey contracts with Ottawa to be probed by House of Commons committee

Hong Kongers seeking work in Canada could face hurdles as permit program set to expire 

Amid Davos, calls are growing to tax the 'ultra rich': Where does Canada stand  

Pharmacare progress expected to be among priorities as NDP caucus gathers 

Alberta premier says she won't pursue COVID pardon legislation on advice from justice officials 

Miscellaneous            

Running on Empty: The BC Forestry Crash 

We have the tools to solve climate change, says Bob McDonald 

How to take Canada's New Drinking guidelines seriously 

The construction disaster that changed BC