Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, March 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,  March 11-13,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

ICC expected to launch war crimes cases against Russians over Ukraine invasion, source says

Senior Russian lawmaker introduces bill pushing back conscription age

F-16s will 'eventually' be sent Ukraine, former US Joint Chiefs of Staff chair says

Globe and Mail

Canada's Tech sector largely untouched by Silicon Valley Bank demise, but worries remain 

If you're renewing a mortgage or buying a house, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is the best news in ages

Silicon Valley Bank collapse shows our financial system is just a collective delusion

What happened to Silicon Valley Bank, and what its collapse means for banks and investors

Environment Canada issues enforcement notice on Imperial Oil, finds harmful substance leaked

Kearl oil sands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry, say experts 

Jesuits of Canada reveal list of clerics credibly accused of sexual abuse 

Witness to altercation involving Justice Russell Brown says he followed her to hotel room

Canaccord board members reviewing $.` billion management takeover bid resign

Finance Department report finds luxury tax will lead to between 400 and 870 job losses

Flair Airlines CEO seeks to reassure staff, customers after missed payments lead to aircraft seizure 

As US, Britain, Australia move ahed on new security deal, Canada is on the sidelines 

Memorial University president apologizes, steps back from duties amid Indigenous claims scrutiny

The eight excuses of Liberal MPs to duck a public inquiry (and none of them are good enough)

To really tackle Beijing's interference, Canada must engage with the Chinese diaspora

China diverts some researchers to Canada after US visa denials, CSIS says

Mounties to feature in King's slimmed-down coronation procession

Here's the deal on Roxham Road

Pierre Poilievre calls for tax cuts, end to deficit spending in coming budget 

Conservatives more trusted than Liberals tom manage federal finances, Nanos survey says

Will a crackdown on private telemedia improve health care access? The jury is out

Ottawa should prescribe a dose of reform to drive down drug prices 

As Alberta battles Ottawa in court, the Liberals are with to seek balance between the economy and environment

Canadian doctors should be able to work anywhere in the country

CBC

CEO of Canadian virtual health-care company defends charging for services 

The era of delegated leadership conventions is coming to an end. Will it be missed?

Meta to block access to news on Facebook, Instagram if Online News Act adopted as-is

Are big grocery chains profiting from inflation? CEOs say no - but the truth is more complex

Surveys show Canadians increasingly frustrated by lengthy air passenger complaint process

Volkswagen to open its first North American EV battery plant in St. Thomas Ontario 

Liberal government promises to tighten bail access as crime surges 

Ex-Conservative senator says committee probe of foreign interference would be 'quicker ... cheaper'

Canada on sidelines as US, Britain, Australia move ahead on new security deal

Liberal government promises to tighten bail access as crime surges

Ontario MPP resigns from PC caucus, denies alleged link to foreign election interference 

Freeland's budget has to tread a narrow path between competing demands for cash: sources 

Parliamentary committees are staying beyond politics That could be a good thing 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

              

Eight skunks found dead in Metro Vancouver had avian flu: government

Safety Board urges caution after BC water taxi crashes in thick fog

Woman found dead after firefighters douse blaze at Vancouver tent encampment

South BC highway passes see more snow, Avalanche Canada urges cautions as storm hits

BC 'encouraged' by Ottawa bail reform, cautious about impact on racialized groups 

As Canada grapples with Roxham Road, UK proposed detention and deportation on all irregular migrants 

MPs want annual national-security reports, aid for businesses to thwart cyber threats 

Western Canada seeks LNG, energy pledges in Liberals' Indo-Pacific strategy

Justin Trudeau is disappointing Jagmeet Singh. Here's why the NDP leader is propping him up anyway

Justin Trudeau's MPs may yet rush to the exits, but this resignation wasn't the start of a stampede

Ottawa says Kearl leaks harmful to wildlife; issues order to stop seepage

Manitoba opens access to death certificates of children at residential schools

Quebec solider victorious in by-election, capturing Montreal Liberal stronghold

Why Toronto's left might have to settle for someone less than perfect in the mayoral election 

There are many mayoral wannabes, but there's just one question they need to answer

Toronto Sun

Toronto Police end special TTC patrol by overtime officers 

Shot from long gun injured two officers at standoff: Acting chief

Push to land VW's Ontario expansion started with a phone call

First Nation chief's stolen headdress recovered

NDP candidate Sarah Lama's record shows she isn't fit for public office 

Ontario lands massive new Volkswagen plant for site new London 

In objecting to C-18, Google wants to keep profiting off Canadians' work

Ford government should reduce harmful high income tax rate

Supreme Court must keep it real when dealing with mandatory sentencing

More parties, people named, Trudeau still won't call inquiry

PM's response to foreign interference scandal contained elements of farce

BoC pause brings relief but nothing close to consensus

Canadians deserve the truth about China's interference in our elections 

It's been there years since COVID sent us down a path to insanity 

Liberal adventures in budgeting

Sneaky tax hike soaks consumers 

Foreign influence registry law must be effective

National Post

Financial markets on edge as confidence in banks erodes: What you need to know

The agent who warned Ottawa about Chinese political infiltration years ago

Foreign-agent registry plan could be 'hijacked' by China and other authoritarian regimes: advocate

Private buses, food and hotel rooms: Behind  the booming, multi-million dollar business of Roxham Road

DND claimed a 2021 document involving Canada's top soldier couldn't be found. Then we told them we had it

US., Britain, Australia to move ahead on defence pact with nuclear submarine announcement 

Conservatives had sudden, unusual drop in votes in ridings of concern for Chinese interference: data

Fight between tech giants and Ottawa over paying for news could have global impacts 

Commons public safety committee calls for annual national-security reports

Ontario may increase layoff package for remote workers by as much as eight times

Liberals impose a culture of wokeism on the Canadian Armed Forces

Canada and the US are not systemically racist - and the numbers prove it

Like his father, Justin Trudeau has an odd affection for murderous communist regimes

Trudeau Liberals' familiar scandal playbook - sow confusion

Poilievre calls for spending cap, tax cuts in coming federal budget

Video shows how migrants enter Canada at Roxham Road's illegal border crossing

 

Global          

7 Vancouver police officers could face suspension, dismissal in death of Myles Gray

Court delay frustrates family of Indigenous man who died during Prince George arrest

More frustration as BC bound Flair passengers deal with flight cancellations

BC resident frustrated after Flair fight cancellation 

BC cautious but encouraged by bail reform moves 

BC government looking to change rules around stratas moving to 55 plus

Advocates say BC's distracted driving rules are confusing, call for a re-write

8 dead skunks in Richmond and Vancouver test positive for avian flu

Woman found dead inside tent at Hastings Street encampment 

Kelowna city council to consider implementing a Code of Conduct

Man shot in Nanaimo was trying to retrieve stolen property from encampment: RCMP

'Suspicious' fire severely damages courthouse in Golden: RCMP

BC Hydro report shows temporary pandemic routines may be 'new normal'

Source of raw sewage leak into Capilano River remains unclear

Indigenous people aren't stereotypes: Experts address some of the most common

Victoria cop stabbed with needle as police revive overdose victim

Silicon Valley Bank's Toronto branch seized by Canada's banking regulator amid collapse

Alberta gun owners hopeful Bill 8 strong enough to trump federal firearms legislation 

Next phase of 'Alberta is Calling' campaign targets skilled workers in Ontario, Maritimes

Quebec solidaire victorious in by-election, capturing Montreal Liberal stronghold  

Kearl oilsands leaks show serious flaws in Canada, Alberta's industry oversight: experts 

No foreign agent registry timeline as Australia warns of 'unprecedented' interference  

After 3 years of COVID-19, here's now Canada's 'endemic' future may look

Miscellaneous            

On East Hastings, the Case of the Empty Temple 

Please advise: Why are banks failing again?

Ottawa has questions about that Oilsands toxic waste spill

Spring COVID booster will start in April

Is your boss ready for a four day work week?