D'Arcy McGee
Monday, February 13, 2023
Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, February 11-13, 2023
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for
Saturday/Monday, February 11-13, 2023
Weekend Aerial incidents
US says it only recently discovered that China has been using spy balloons
The mysterious flying objects are proof that North American is officially vulnerable
China balloon dispute widens amid mystery airspace intrustions
US Fighter jet shoots down 'cylindrical object' flying over Yukon on orders from Trudeau, Biden
NORAD shoots down 'unidentified object of Yukon
Trudeau says flying objects Brough down over the past week may be linked
US downs another aerial 'object' over Lake Huron as search continues for wreckage in Yukon
What we know about four objects shot down over North America
Chinese spy balloons are taking over
Look! Up in the sky! It's an overblown security panic!
Trudeau says 'there is some sort of pattern' in aerial objects shot down recently
Unidentified objects show 'some sort of pattern' says Trudeau amid hunt for wreckage
China says multiple US balloons have flow in its airspace over past year
Object downed over Yukon might play into 'intelligence long game' ex NORAD officials
'Far too early' to say whether objet shot down over Yukon came from China: minister
Ukraine/Russia War
Kyiv carries on anxiously as war's approaching anniversary raises spectre of Russian assault
Russian forces bombard Ukraine's Bakhmut in what NATO sees as start of new offensive
If we let Putin exploit the Holocaust, we risk repeating history's mistakes
Canada should designate Russia a state supporter of terrorism
Support for Ukraine and the message it sends Moscow
Russia has started new major offensive in Ukraine, NATO says
Globe and Mail
Premiers agree to accept Ottawa's health care funding proposal
Toronto Mayor John Tory prolongs his departure to preside over a budget meeting
A quarter of Canadians unable to cover a $500 emergency, StatsCan survey finds
Ottawa is not coming for your personal health data
Five potential candidates who may run to be Toronto's next mayor
John Tory's exit is a sad departure, but a big opportunity for Toronto
Globalive asks CRTC to suspend agreements between Rogers, Videotron
CSIS warned Trudeau about Toronto area politicians alleged ties to Chinese diplomats
Bed Bath and Beyond starts proceedings to shut down its business in Canada
Ottawa hires debt collectors to get grant back from Laith Marouf employer
Woman slashed on face at Toronto subway station, police seek three suspects
No, Mr. Ford, it's not okay to host a party where developers come with cash
Laith Marouf once barred from re-entering Canada, interviews by CSIS
Canadian Heritage changes vetting process for anti-racism funds after nixing contract
The government is dragging criminal law into the Competition Act - it shouldn't
Rehab contract sparks fresh battle between veterans and the Liberal government
NDP calls on current, former ministers to testify on inauthentic travel documents sent to Afghans
To close the subsidized daycare gap, for-profit centres will be needed
Iran's protesters shouldn't be underestimated
Instead of adding new programs, Ottawa should focus on proper delivery of the ones it has
CBC
Premiers accept federal health-care funding proposal
Trudeau travelling to Bahamas this week to meet with Caribbean political leaders
Canada's job growth is challenging basic economic theory. Are the models wrong?
Will Biden's Buy American plan hurt Canada? Check the fine print
'Daily miracles' keep justice system going. Quebec chief justice warns
Federal watchdogs, MPs slam corrections officials on treatment of prisoners
Ford cals questions over 'developers' attendance at daughter's wedding party 'ridiculous'
Governor General's office closes social media comments after a wave of hateful remarks
Premiers will answer to voters if cash injection doesn't improve the health system: LeBlanc
Sport Minister St-Onge says there's 'no coherence' in Canada's safe sport system
Toronto/Vancouver Star
Photojournalist, news organization file lawsuit against RCMP over 2021 arrest
BC park site of Chinese-style matchmaking, as parents seek wedded bliss for kids
Canadian government gives funding to help Vancouver's Chinatown revitalization
Totem at Royal BC Museum on way home to Central Coast after repatriation ceremony
Romance in the office: when do workplace relationships cross a line? Experts weigh in after John Tory revelation
John Tory should not have resigned as mayor
How John Tory decided to resign: the inside story of an agonizing week
Ontario developers who benefitted from Ford government decisions to Greenbelt and MZos dined with premier with the premier at his daughter's wedding
Turkish Canadian Society calls for faster deployment of rescue crews after disasters
John Tory could take back his resignation. But that would betray his lifelong brand
The big problem with John Tory's budget? It's short one John Tory and $.5 billion
What will it take to make the TTC safer?
John Tory goes up in flames as Doug Ford hides in a smokescreen
John Tory's poor judgment leaves city in limbo
John Tory resignation: A political reset opportunity for Toronto
Toronto Sun
Whoever replaces Tory needs to fix crime and Toronto's filthy streets
Scandal-plagued Mayor John Tory not done yet
TTC stations and entrances new tent cities for homeless
It's time for Toronto's mayor to go
Romance in the Mayor's office created a conflict
Thousands expected at former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion's funeral Tuesday
Canadians deserve same access to health care as their pets
Docs show Trudeau government in panic mode over $6,000 per night hotel room story
With brutal missile war raging in Ukraine, Canada remains missile free
Tougher bail, Liberals? Let's see it in writing
Can't deny it: Canada's broken
National Post
Russian ambassador claims Canada a 'very dangerous country' to visit
CRTC gets new policy direction to prioritize telecom competition, affordability
Emails show Trudeau minister's office quashed details of $6,000 a night London suite
Conservatives side with Bloc in supporting pre-emptive sued of notwithstanding clause
Federal government changes vetting process for anti-racism funds after Laith Marouf affair
Court rulings on Aboriginals will make bal reform harder than we think
John Tory still hasn't officially resigned after admitting affair - and he may not have to
Court ruling on Aboriginals will make bail reform harder than we think
Premiers accept federal health care funding offer that they said falls far short of what they sought
Trudeau bucks health-care reform in favour of failed policies of his Liberal predecessor
Trudeau government finally notices that nobody trust the justice system
John Tory's final embarrassment
Even John Tory's sex scandal is boring
The rural revolution a welcome counter to the liberal green agenda
Quebec's ban on fossil fuels could be fracturing
Global
Expectant couple told to sell their home after BC Strata votes to make complex 55+
Modify, reduce or remove? Park board to vote on Stanley Park bike lane
'It's known as Holy Week': All Native Basketball Tournament hue for Indigenous people in BC
Cowichan contractor says he's seen no change in right to work on new BC hospital
Vancouver police officier found guilty in takedown of man arrested for jaywalking
New outlet, journalist file lawsuit against RCMP for wrongful BC arrests
Video captures moment dump truck collides with Richmond overpass
'Exhausted' BC rescue team returns home from Turkey earthquake zone Tuesday
Burnaby's Central Park plays host to Chinese-style matchmaking
IIO investigating after woman seriously hurt during Vancouver arrest
Final decision on Stanley Park bike lane coming Monday
Health care advocates urge BC to hire physician assistants to assist doctors
Repatriated house post heading back to BC Indigenous First Nation from Harvard museum
Royal Canadian Mint temporarily lays off 56 workers at its Winnipeg facility
Premiers agree to accept Ottawa's health funding offer: A step in the right direction
University of Regina strips Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond of honorary degree
Billy Two Rivers, retired Mohawk wrestler and politician dies at 87
Former Quebec cabinet minister Nadine Girault dead at 63
Public vs private care? Here's where Ottawa wants extra health funds to go
'Roxham Road! 60 dollars!: Here's how asylum seekers cross irregularly into Canada
Miscellaneous
The Narwhal is suing the RCMP
Chelsea, Noelle and Tatiana went missing. Did Police do enough to find them?
Vancouver needs vacancy controls
Celebrate Black History and Turn the page to black futures
A 'Just Transition' to Greener Jobs? Getting to Yes in Alberta
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