Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, March 18-20, 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 18 - 20,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukraine says missiles blown up in annexed Crimea, Russia says civilians targeted 

Canada's foreign minister says China peace talks in Moscow will prolong Ukraine war

Xi-Putin camaraderie raises concerns over any Beijing led peacemaking efforts 

Ukraine says eastern town of Avdiivka could become 'second Bakhmut'

An arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin will have consequences for China 

Russia to hold UN meeting on Ukraine kids taken to Russia

The Canadian lawyer taking up arms to fight for Ukraine 

Please Advise! Are Trump and Putin headed to the Crowbar Hotel?

Globe and Mail

Central banks in a bind over burgeoning financial crisis and inflation 

Federal budget to focus on clean economy, support for low-income Canadians, Freeland says

Chrystia Freeland's industrial-sized budget question 

Trudeau to push Biden on Buy America and migration policy in first official visit 

Can Justin Trudeau talk about big things with Joe Biden?

Anti-abortion groups angered by ouster of candidate for Conservative nomination

Former police chief Mark Saunders to run for Toronto mayor

How to apply for a Nexus card as Canada resumes interviews to tackle application backlog

Opposition to David Johnston's appointment shows how much politics has changed

Quebec owes Newfoundland nothing for the Churchill Falls power contract 

MPs dilute demands for Facebook to produce e-mails after business leader warns of threat to privacy

It's the end of the Bay as we know it - and Richard Baker feels fine

Ottawa makes little progress shoring up Crown Corporations' cybersecurity

CBC

Conservatives attempt to force top Trudeau aide to testify on Beijing interference 

Canada to accept more Syrian, Turkish residents after devastating February earthquakes 

Google says it will volunteer its top execs to testify at parliamentary committee

Freeland says budget will offer measures to help the vulnerable - but it can't help everyone

Crypto at a crossroads: Some provinces are wary of the technology's vast appetite for electricity 

Nexus trusted-traveller program to resume fully by April 24 after year-long standoff

US ran secret probe into China's operations in Canada, new book alleges

Thorny issues on the table as Biden makes presidential visit to Canada this week 

Foreign interference is the 'greatest strategic threat' facing Canada's national security, CSIS says

Poilievre calls for changes to allow doctors, nurses to work across Canada

Toronto/Vancouver Star

              

BC parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

CUPE workers begin full-scale strike, halting bus service across BC's Fraser Valley

Shooting in Nanaimo sends mand to hospital with facial injuries 

BC officers use spike belt to arrest 'prolific offender' in alleged stolen vehicle 

BC anesthesiologist facing second sexual assault charge after moving his practice

International student scandal: Outrage amid reports that hundreds of Indian students in Canada could face deportation over bogus administration letters 

The inside story of how the Liberals and NDP faced a crisis that shook their alliance - and why Justin Trudeau's government survived it                                                                                                                                                                                     

The ROM collected millions in wage subsidies during COVID-19 closures. Now, the Canadian government wants the money back

'State of Shock': As Canada ramps up immigration, unsuspecting newcomers are running into inflation shock from soaring prices 

CSIS, RCMP interviewed Mauritanian man at Guantanamo, feds say in denying wrongdoing 

Canada will take a 'hard long look' at United Nations call to speed missions reduction, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault 

Guilbeault wants stronger links with Alberta on issues of oilseeds tailings ponds 

Liberals float possibility of making motion on foreign interference a confidence vote 

Parliamentary committee summons Mark Zuckerberg over Meta's threat to block news 

Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh's partnership proves politics works best when no one is watching  

Justin Trudeau is failing a test of leadership 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau would rather have an election that let Telford testify

Former Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders joins mayoral race 

Trudeau now likening opponents to 'flat Earthers'

Neighbour describes night Edmonton Police officers were killed, has six bullet holes in doorway

Funeral for two fallen Edmonton Police officers to take place next Monday

Liberals float possibility of making motion on foreign interference a confidence vote 

Two men who lost fingers crossing into Canada  become Canadian citizens 

Does Ottawa have a pasta-with-red-sauce dish fit for Joe Biden?

Owner of Old Montreal building that caught fire is a lawyer who pleaded guilty to tax evasion

Foreign interference serious whether it succeeds or fails  

Death, taxes and shrinkflation  

Whistleblower puts country first unlike Justin Trudeau 

David Johnston should have refused 'special rapporteur' gig

Trudeau wags the dog on foreign interference in our elections 

Time for Singh to do some soul searching 

Let Telford testify, Prime Minister

National Post

Here are the federal departments that aren't a disaster under Trudeau 

The last time a bank went under in Canada was in 1996

Canada to take 'hard long look' at UN call to accelerate emissions targets: Guilbeault 

Defence Minister dismisses concerns over DND's McKinsey contracts: 'Not a matter of state secrets'

NDP to be deciding factor in Commons vote to require Katie Telford testimony on interference  

Toronto area snow plow crews facing increasing abuse, threats and violence over snowbanks 

Six bullet holes in her door: Neighbour describes night Edmonton police officers were killed across the hall 

Liberal law ensures another phoney feminist budget is on the way 

Don't believe gun-control advocates who say bans would save lives 

24 Sussex Drive is empty but the utility bills are still soaring 

Alberta faces off against Ottawa this week in Supreme Court over 'no more pipelines' law

'I"m sure China didn't mean anything by it': Inside the thoughts of David Johnston 

Federal public servants got $200M in bonuses last year despite frequently missed targets 

Google will send top execs to testify at parliamentary committee over news blocking 

Global          

'Confusing feeling': Iranian Canadian activist shares anguish, hope on Persian New Year 

Journalist allegedly assaulted as Punjab tensions spill over into BC

'A piece of it is saving our youth': Jr All Native Tournament kicks off in Nanaimo

Watchdog clears police in off-duty officers suicide at Langley gun range 

Strike halts bus service in BC's Fraser Valley

Burnaby city council sends organics plant proposed for plant back to drawing board

Hundreds sign petition against Vernon cemetery rules 

'A hate crime committed by cowards': Okanagan MP condemns attack on Sikh student

Vancouver officer seriously injured after joy-riding teens crash into patrol car: Police

Tent fire on the Downtown East side spread sto propane tanks, former event space

Concerns raised over bid to demolish heritage building for Downtown Eastside street market 

'Our new reality' : BC Paramedics Union outlines dangers within the job

Anand says MxKinsey contracts for defence department di don't involve 'state secrets'

Canada to take 'hard' look at UN call to hit emissions targets 10 years sooner: Minister

'Targeted' inflation relief for vulnerable Canadians coming in 2023 budget: Freeland  

Conservatives push motion calling on Katie Telford to testify on forth interference 

Banking turmoil is adding to sense of looming economic 'precipice' What's next?

Canadian defence investments have 'changed the tone' of US relations: Ambassador

Security to be top of mind during Joe Biden's trip to Canada 

Miscellaneous            

China's Big Canadian Mistake 

Widen access to these HIV drugs, say advocates

Trudeau's pipeline scandal