Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, March 4-6, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday,  March 4-6,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Outside Bakhmut, Russian troops mimic NATO fighting strategy used by Ukrainians

Fall of Bakhmut would not mean Russia has changed tied of Ukraine war, Pentagon chief says

Battle for Ukraine's Bakhmut 'utter hell'

Two Canadian firms included in US sanctions list for alleged support to Russia

Russia is becoming a political millstone around Xi Jinping's neck

US sanctioned 2 Montreal companies for supporting Russian 'war effort'

Support is firm now, but Ukraine and West have different end goals: Ignatieff

'Glory to Ukraine': Dying words captured in execution video that Ukraine calls a war crime

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows not to retreat from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Russian shelling hits Ukrainian town; Bakhmut battle rages 

Vladimir Putin 'uses cryogenic oxygen tank to extend his life'

Ottawa ready to supply Ukraine with Canadian high-tech drones, source says

Canada's defence chief makes first trip to Ukraine since Russian invasion

Globe and Mail

Trudeau orders two probes into Chinese election interference 

A scrambling Trudeau's half turn on interference 

Doubt has been sown in Canada's democracy. This cannot stand

Ottawa needs to do more to address foreign interference, government adviser says

With an unruly China, safeguarding intellectual property is vital to national security 

Doctors,  disability advocates condemn parliamentary committees recommendation to expand MAID law

A Right to die, but first a better life

Wealth One fined $676,500 for failing to comply with anti-money laundering law

Fewer flights, geopolitical tensions keeping Chinese tourists from BC

A sneak peek inside the relaunch of Sellers, and what the resurrected discount chain means for Hudson's Bay

For Haitian  migrants in limbo, calls to close Roxham Road clash with Canada's friendly image

Average of 25 senators skip each legislative vote, Glove analysis finds

Ottawa will pay for repairs to Navy's new Arctic Patrol ships due to expire warranty

Justice Minister defends Canada's bail system, says it's 'strong and sound'

Ottawa accused of dragging feet on pledge to ban import of elephant ivory, rhino horn

Liberal government's feminist assistance agenda at risk unless foreign aid spending boosted, experts say

Breaking down the blue wall of police silence 

Hats off to BC: Universal access to contraception is good social policy

Canadian history was overdue for a rewrite

CBC

Trudeau announces multiple investigations into foreign election interference 

Trudeau admits he hasn't heeded intelligence watchdog's recommendations in the past 

Trudeau won't have to testify at trial of man accused of throwing gravel during London campaign stop

TikTok to remain sponsor at Broadbent Institute conference despite security concerns 

As holidaying Canadians return to Cuba, Cubans themselves are fleeing in record numbers 

Saskatchewan to hit $10 a day goal for regulated child care by April 1, but wait-lists are long

Do political parties need stronger rules for local nominated elections?

Food producers say they're feeling the pinch of rising costs

National Inuit organization, RCMP start work to prevent human trafficking 

Liberal government promoting a 'culture of death' with medical assistance in dying law, Conservative MP says

Climate change threatens Canadian security, prosperity, warns stark spy agency brief 

Ottawa should intervene in killer's application for refugee status in New Zealand, BC MP  says 

3 reasons the Bank of Canada may be set to pause interest rate hikes

Three Conservative MPs who met with far-right German politician will stay in caucus

Toronto/Vancouver Star

              

New trial for man unaware his guilty pleas would stop Charter argument: BC court 

BC woman killed in Mexico, man detained in suspected homicide

Advisory firms recommend Ritchie Brothers shareholders vote against IAA deal

BC proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

Danielle Smith demands 'radical transparency' after Imperial Oil spill in northern Alberta

These five cities have seen home prices fall by almost 30% - nearly double Toronto's drop

Why this town is ground zero of Canada's rising mortgage crisis

Is it time for your COVID booster? New federal guidelines tell you 

Federal justice minister plans to talk bail reform with provincial counterparts 

Chinese interference in Canada? Chinese Canadians say they reported it for years - and were ignored 

Why are we so dismissive of our spies?

Downtown Toronto is already stumbling. How many more blows like this can it take?

Justin Trudeau to appoint special rapporteur to probe foreign interference tin elections

Why Pierre Poilievre is firing racism charges back at Justin Trudeau - and sticking up for controversial Tory MPs

Prince Edward Island Premier says 'it's time,' calls provincial election for April 3

Alberta Energy Regulator may have ignored law by not disclosing oilsands leak: lawyer

Ottawa will pay for repairs to Navy's new Arctic ships due to expired warranty

Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

Toronto Sun

Facing pressure, Trudeau punts on Chinese election interference allegations

Niagara Falls in 'crisis' coping with Roxham Road asylum seekers

Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: Trudeau

CTV reporter struck by vehicle while covering Guelph-area crash remains hospitalized 

How far will Trudeau go to keep public from finding out details of Beijing's election interference?

Ontario NDP leader denies ongoing problem with anti-Semitism

Minister has 'ghosted' families and isn't providing reliable info: Autism coalition

Lack of honour and ethics suggest Trudeau should go

Ford should follow Alberta's lead come budget time

Mr. Weston goes to Ottawa

Google execs refusal to appear at Commons dumb possibly costly move 

Federal Library party in desperate need of retooling  

Chinese influence on Liberals means inquiry is unlikely 

Process for informing Canadians of election interference designed to keep us In the dark  

NDP candidates anti-Israel activism raises concerns in Hamilton Centre

Suddenly, PM cares about election interference 

Royal neglect or republic by stealth 

Trudeau government bad budgeter: watchdog

National Post

RCMP investigating security violations associated with media leaks on foreign interference  

Frills cut from Governor General, other VIP flights after spending criticisms 

Lametti to hold bail-reform talks Friday with provincial and territorial ministers 

CBC staff shocked to discover confidential religion, sexual orientation details in online HR files

The Trudeau family's weirdly close relationship with Communist China 

Trudeau announces investigations into foreign interference including committee, special rapporteur 

Each Trudeau Liberal scandal is worst than the one before

We've only scratched the surface of foreign interference and espionage 

Prince Edward Island premier calls provincial election for April 3 

Expired warranty on Canadian Navy's new Arctic ships means taxpayers will pay for repairs 

Global          

BC MP outraged International student's killer seeking refugee status in New Zealand

Cyclist struck and killed by dump truck in North Vancouver

BC introduces legislation to protect those whose intimate images have been shared without consent

Surrey to use provincial infrastructure cash to slash planned 17.5% property tax hike: Mayor

No end in sight to Vancouver's CRAB Park tent city

BC woman killed in Mexico in ''suspected femicide'

North Shore Rescue deployed 3 times Monday amid 'dangerous' winter conditions 

Amtrak Cascades restores daily Vancouver-Portland rail service 

Thousands sign up for BC's new doctor model, but many others still on the fence

Victoria considering purchasing AI app to hep detect potholes

Vancouver hotel demand set to outpace capacity without 'significant' investment warns new report

BC's top court tosses guilty pleas, corder new trial amid Charter claim

Trudeau lays out multi-pronged foreign interference probes but no inquiry - yet

How should Ottawa tackle foreign interference? Don't wait for potholes first, experts say 

Anything less than a public inquiry on foreign interference is not enough: Poilievre, Singh

NDP not 'ruling out' making interference inquiry a must for continuing Liberal support 

Bail reform must balance restriction access with adhering to Charter rights: Lametti

Prince Edward Island provincial election se for April, Premier announces 

EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit

Google executive committee testimony over blocked news access delayed by glitches 

Miscellaneous            

Vancouver decision to abandon Living Wage program creates shockwaves 

A First Nation's Quest to know why their cemetery was flooded

How Monster Mills ate BC's Timber jobs 

No, a BC Company can't sell you cocaine now