Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, March 9 & 10, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday-Friday,  March 9 & 10,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Battle for Bakhmut is pinning down Russia's best units, Ukraine says

Canada bans imports of Russian steel, aluminum as part of sanctions regime 

Canada bans Russian Steel, aluminum imports as Joly raises 'regime change' in Moscow

Ukraine rebounds from Russian barrage, restores power supply

Why would Russia use hypersonic missile to strike  Ukraine?

Joly pushes China to include Ukraine in peace talks, as South Africa seeks resolution

Flirting with nuclear war over Ukraine

Regime change in Moscow 'definitely' the goal, Joly says, as Canada bans Russian steel, aluminum imports 

Globe and Mail

Progressive Conservative MPP  Vincent Ke leaves caucus after allegations of election interference

Liberals being public consultations on setting up a foreign influence registry

Meta would end Canadians' ability to view an share news under Bill C-18

Altercation at Arizona hotel led to complaint about Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown

Supreme Court Justice's leave could have impact on pivotal environmental law case 

In the cities hardest hit, care for Canadians with long COVID is scarce 

Canadian wage growth jumps above 5% in tight labour market

Freeland sets March 28 budget dates economists urge finance minister to curb spending

The Prime Minister could clear uptake most important questions about China's interfernce in our elections - simply by answering them

The fog of fear that now surrounds abortion is drifting north 

Poilievre pledges to repeal online streaming bill, says it gives power to 'woke' agency

Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal cleared of criminal charges 

First Nations women stripped of Indian status should receive compensation, UN official says

Toronto removes TikTok on city issued devises following federal, provincial bans

China accuses Canada of smearing reputation over alleged secret police stations 

Pierre Poilievre needs to offer more policy ideas, Jean Charest says

Ottawa introduces legislation to make it easier for aid groups to work in Afghanistan 

Biden to address Parliament during first visit to Canada as President 

Canadian Armed Forces chief concerned military lacks capacity to lead Haiti  mission

Difficult to expel Chinese diplomats already in Canada without evidence of foreign interference, says Joly 

Canadian acquitted of corrupting a foreign official charged de to insufficient evidence 

CBC

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown alleges physical attack behind absence fro top court

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

Former Liberal MP found not guilty on breach of trust charge

Federal government to release budget on March 28 

Chinese Canadian community is the 'real victim' of Beijings interference, advocates warn

Liberal government promises to tighten bail access as crime surges 

Veterans Affairs says only one employee offered medically assisted death to clients 

Supreme Court restores conviction of BC hockey coach who took changeroom photos of young players  

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

Duclos warns provinces to stop allowing clinics to charge patients for virtual health care

Ottawa plans to crack down on doctors charging for medically necessary health care

Liberals to begin public consultations on setting up a foreign influence registry

A special committee of MPs and Senators has a shot at coming to grips with foreign interference

Canada added 22,000 jobs in February 

Governor General wants to campaign against vile, abusive online behaviour

NDP critic calls for pulp-and-paper giant to appear before MPs

MPs denounce Google for blocking news sites as executives testify before committee

Toronto/Vancouver Star

              

Environmental groups celebrate as Exxon Mobil gives up on oil exploration  permits in BC

BC to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for public workers as it launches booster campaign

Alberta agency to conduct independent probe of BC RCMP Prince George detachment  

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond speaks out after award revoked over heritage claims 

Justin Trudeau's election-meddling defence is on shaky ground after another media leak

Supreme Court Judge calls allegations of drunken behaviour 'demonstrably false'

The hidden hate on campus: We tacked incidents at colleges and universities and found a growing problem

No matter what Doug Ford thinks, some of your rights can't be trampled 

Liberal MP was on bank's board when it ran afoul of money laundering law

When it comes to spies - catch them if you can and punish them if it's illegal

Chrystia Freeland under pressure to address cost of living as budget date announced 

Opposing MPs join ranks to slam Google over controversial news blocking test 

Ontario Progressive Conservative Vincent Ke resins from caucus, sits as Independent

Trudeau government should brace for a 'public relations nightmare' if online bill passes, senator says

The fight between Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre is taking Canadian politics to a dark place

Toronto Sun

Scarborough MP warns Canada to act now agains 'existential threat' China

Allegations of China's election interference hit Queens Park

Ontario looks at TikTok ban in schools 

Trudeau gets help from CBC's Marg Delahunty in stopping reporter's questions 

Canada must stand on the right side of history

Conservative MPP named in latest leaks 

Allegations of China's election interference hit Queen's Park 

The allegations against the Trudeau government just don't stop

Is the Liberal Party of Canada 'The Cult of One?

Trudeau Liberals ry heath care gambit to change channel

Trudeau's Liberals continue Katie cover-up for Telford

Will China's interference bring down Justin Trudeau?

The government wants to control what you watch with Bill C-11

Investigation China isn't racist 

National Post

Trudeau's relationship with China far uglier than any links Trump had with Russia

Canada's way of life in 'jeopardy' as governments fail to take security issues 'seriously': Mark Norman  

These COVID-19 restrictions still remain three years after pandemic declared 

Justice Minister commits to targeted bail reform to address repeat violent offenders

'Limited regard for democracy': MPs admonish Google reps summoned over news-blocking 

Chinese Canadians tell MPs foreign influence is widespread, has been happening for decades 

Ontario MPP Vincent Ke resigns from Progressive Conservative caucus to sit as Independent 

Liberals are fighting suspiciously hard to prevent Katie Telford testifying on Chinese interference

High court justice Russel Brown under investigation after altercation at Arizona resort 

China accuses Canada of 'sensationalizing' and smearing reputation over alleged secret police stations 

Liberals risk 'brain drain' by pushing away online content creators 

Time to press the STOP button on expanding euthanasia

How to make politicians never forget their COVID screw-ups

Global          

Environment Ministry, Squamish Nation responding to Capilano River sewage leak 

BC Spring COVID-19 booster program set to start in April 

City of Vancouver proposes new site for controversial DTES street market 

'Racist' incident at Vancouver hotel condemned by Indigenous friendship centre association  

BC officials go back and forth over looming daylight saving time, which begins Sunday

Class action suit proposed agains BC company over claims it could sell cocaine

Man in critical condition after falling from window during Vancouver Police arrest attempt 

BC conservation officers rescue miner stranded by snowstorm near Quesnel

Interior Health raises concerns about Sicamous' proposed park drug use ban

Trans Mountain pipeline construction costs balloon again - this time to $30.9B

Another ER closure at Nicola Valley Hospital

BC ending COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public service, but not health-care workers 

Vincent Ke resigns from Ontario PC caucus amid 2019 election interference allegations  

WestJet's acquisition of Sunning Airlines clears for takeoff by Ottawa  

Columnist's tweet about Jagmeet Singh's yellow turban condemned 

Alberta will have $13.8M deducted from health transfers because patients paid for services: feds

Veterans affairs closes investigation into assisted dying discussions

Ontario Legislature is part of alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network: sources 

Canada's Federal Budget for 2023 will be released on March 28: Freeland 

COVID-19 now appears to be in a 'steady state' in Canada 

China accuses Canada of smearing reputation over alleged secret police stations

Canada faces 'few greater challenges' than foreign interference, minister says 

Miscellaneous            

Documents reveal "Rural Policing' money is going to the C-IRG

Our once most common bee needs saving. Here's what we can do 

Labour shortage, or Bad Jobs?

A broken elevator causes misery - and a tenant's union 

BC Budget hits snooze one climate action 

Are Humans falling out of love with Nature?

Investigation finds systemic safety failings in Tug Sinking