Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, January 31-February 1, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday-Wednesday , January31-February 1, 2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Russia advances in eastern Ukraine, strike on apartments kills civilians 

Canadian sniper in Ukraine describes Russian's stubborn advance in Bakhmut

Ukraine raids home of billionaire in war-time anti-corruption crackdown

War's longest battle exacts high price in 'heart of Ukraine'

Russian arms dealer, son and front firms hit with sanctions

Former Commander with Russia's Wagner mercenaries seeks asylum after fleeing Ukraine war

NDP calls Russian sanctions 'political theatre'  as data shows little action on assets 

Globe and Mail

Quebeckers are not racist, PM says amid Islamophobia backlash 

Trudeau's anti-Islamophobia adviser's job is to preach to the converted 

Loblaw tries explaining rising cost of food, but consumers are not buying its

Barton says he had noting to do with increase in federal government contracts awarded to McKinsey 

Ottawa contracts comprise up to 10 per cent of McKinsey Canadian revenue 

Canada needs to move quickly on production of critical minerals, IEA says

Retired CBC editor Michael Finlay killed in random assault 

Google's Canadian employees in limbo as they await layoff details

Nova Scotia sex worker takes client to small claims court over unpaid fee

Athabasca University lets president go amid calls from province to establish physical presence 

King Township mayor says he knew nothing about Greenbelt plans in advance 

Food prices set to increase again in Canada as blackout on hikes ends at  some grocery stores 

Need for speed: Alstom wants Ottawa to go all-in on high speed rail project 

Everything isn't broken: The government is 

A disgusting lack of humanity was on display on a Delta bridge last week

Parliament votes in favour of accepting Uyghur refugees fleeing China 

Parliament poised to vote on asylum for Uyghurs fleeing China 

Canadians who are angry about airlines are finding the Liberals have a case of 'bureaucratic governmentitis'

Liberals set to introduce law delaying expansion of medically assisted dying regime 

BC Premier optimistic about health care talks, wary about private sector role 

US is seizing the moment on chips and semiconductors - why can't Canada? 

Former Tory interim leader, longtime Manitoba MP Candice Bergen stepping down

US escalated trade concerns over Canada's online news and streaming bills 

Liberals should legislate long-term care standards to fulfil pledge in pact, says NDP

CBC

Dominic Barton insists he's had no involvement in McKinsey's government contracts 

Jagmeet Singh says the Canada Health Act could be used to challenge private health care/ Could it? 

New voluntary standards released for long-term care homes devastated by the pandemic 

Assembly of First Nations CEO Janice Ciavaglia resigns

AFN national chief calls outside probe of her workplace conduct 'colonial' and 'confrontational'

Emergencies Act commission granted extension to finish writing, report still expected next month

Anti-Islamophobia representative Amira Elghawaby apologizes for past comments about Quebecers

Canada spends millions on safe sport. It's not going where it's needed

MPs vote unanimously  to urge Canada to resettle 10,000 displace Uyghur people

Former Alberta Premier lands new gig at Calgary law firm

Former Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen steps down as MP

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC's new family doctor payment model takes aim at 'crisis' in primary care 

Two BC Mounties charged with manslaughter, three others face obstruction charge

Decriminalization being in BC as coroner's Service releases overdose death data 

First Nations women overrepresented among BC toxic drug deaths: doctor 

Drug users say BC 'fight continues' during decriminalization amid safe supply calls 

Jury makes 12 recommendations after inquest into Vancouver police officer's suicide 

Greater Vancouver home sales to flatten while prices inch up, forecast says

Vancouver elementary school to dump name of Lord linked to Boer War, other atrocities 

'Brilliant' former CBC radio journalist dies week after random attack on Danforth Avenue 

Justin Trudeau's Liberals are sliding in popularity: 'These numbers should be a warning' 

Amira Elghawaby apologizes, says Quebecers 'are not racist' as Justin Trudeau offers support 

Pierre Poilievre gains support at Justin Trudeau's expense as the Conservatives put a tumultuous year behind them 

Justin Trudeau and I had a professional relationship 'former McKinsey head Dominic Barton tells contracts probe'

Feds to lay out 'sustainable jobs' plan for energy transition ahead of legislation 

Staff strategy needed to improve work conditions in long-term care, employee reps say

Liberals set to introduce law delaying expansion of medically assisted dying regime

Dominic Barton says he had nothing to do with federal contracts awarded to McKinsey 

Ottawa mayor seeks funding help to cover shortfalls from provincial housing bill

Candice Bergen, former Interim Conservative leader, resigns from Parliament 

Is McKinsey a political headache for Justin Trudeau?

Here's what we know about Justin Trudeau's secret health-care offer to provinces 

Toronto Sun

GTA landlord guilty in Canada's largest carfentanil bust

Trudeau government won't act despite mounting calls for bail reform

Trudeau's choice of Hijabi to combat Islamophobia is puzzling

With Canada's new bail system, even Larry VanBraeckel can get bail

He gets bail, she gets bail, everyone gets bail. Enough is enough

Housing crisis requires federal revisions to mortgage process

Trudeau government spent $6.8 million on Calgary COVID hotel for just 10 people

Will PM"s new adviser unite or divide us?

Wage demands of public service works unrealistic  

Freeland's 'fiscally prudent approach' drenched in red ink

Bid to woo Schreiner will likely end in tears for Ontario's Liberals and Greens

Is everyone asleep at the switch?

Political posturing won't fix health care

National Post

NDP MP fails bid for official condemnation of Tucker Carlson's 'invade Canada rant'

Details of what's on the table for federal-provincial health care talks still unknown

Investigation launched as two military recruits hospitalized after being pushed in physical fitness training 

Two BC Mounties charged with manslaughter over 2017 death of Indigenous man

Acclaimed ex-CBC journalist dies after latest random assault on Toronto streets 

Former McKinsey executive Dominic Barton denies being friends with PM, involvement in government contracts 

'I'm extremely sorry' says Amira Elghawaby to the people of Quebec in meeting with Bloc leader

Scotland scandalized by trans sex offenders in women's prisons as Canada ignores it

Conservatives continue to grill Liberal government on McKinsey contracts 

Why a big Conservative lead in the polls is bad news for Poilievre 

Doug Ford eyeing provincial moves on bail reform while calling for Criminal Code changes 

Global          

'It's not OK; Homophobic tired against two Vancouver men caught on video

Inquest into VPD Officer's suicide makes 12 recommendations aimed at police, Vancouver hospital 

5 Prince George Mounties charged in 2017 death of suspect during arrest

'It is hell on earth': Federal Conservative leader on how BC is managing its drug crisis 

BC government's new doctor payment model comes into effect 

Mother of BC bullying, assault youth victim speaks out after sentencings 

BC landlords will now have to pay tenants interest on their damage deposit 

TC Energy raises expected cost of Coastal GasLink project to $14.5 billion 

Vancouver retail vacancy rates rising, suburban rates falling in 'recalibration': report

New federal recommendations on long-term care standards has BC Nurses Union asking for clarification 

Side deals on health funding may be reached alongside national agreement: BC Premier 

Former Alberta CMOH Deena Hinshaw appointed to public health leadership role in BC

Scientist says most Bigfoot sightings boil down to this simple explanation

BC announces funding program to support more accessible taxis

Ottawa will show how 'just transition' plan will protect energy jobs by spring; minister 

Canada's designated COVID-19 quarantine facilities cost nearly $389M over 3 years: PHAC

New bill set to delay expansion of assisted dying for mental illness 

Quebecers are 'not racists,' Trudeau says as amid Amira Elghawaby backlash

'I am not a friend' of Trudeau, ex-McKinsey head Dominic Barton says amid contract probe 

Mi'kmaw Nova Scotia MP says updated electoral map kicks him out of his own riding 

Miscellaneous            

Body Cameras for police threaten public safety

Fixing the crisis in Public Health

Please Knock! Living with parents in adulthood

The case for Alcohol's Health Benefits 

'Inadequate' Response as Toxic Drugs kill 2,272 last year

BC families can't cope with rising Grocery bills 

Learn about today's 'War on Journalists'

Amidst protest, here's Pride and Joy

Health workers are facing record levels of violence