Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, March 23-24, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursay-Friday,  March 23-24,  2023

The Biden Visit

Canada to speed up NORAD updaggades, give $100 million to Haitian police

New Canada-US border deal will lead to heightened risks for asylum seekers, advocates say

Joe Biden invites Canada to join his industrial vision

No one is cool when the President of the United States comes to Ottawa  

Revised Canada-US border deal to turn away migrants expected to take effect at midnight 

Jill Biden visits curling club, catches 'Uninvited' art exhibit during first trip to Ottawa

What do you feed POTUS for dinner? Here's the Biden' full menu for their Ottawa meal

Three things that would make Biden's visit a success for Justin Trudeau 

Canada must also look beyond the US and forge its own trade path

US President Joe Biden's visit to Canada: What you need to know

US President Biden heads to Ottawa to urge Trudeau to do more, faster on defence and continental security 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn to win in 'big cities'

The US-Canada deal maintains our tradition of dodging our responsibilities on our borders 

Calling for closer Canada-US ties, Biden says 'our destinies are intertwined and they're inseperable'

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau introduces Jill Biden to curling during First Lady's visit

Biden addresses Parliament during 1st trip to Canada as US President  

US offers cash to Canadian critical minerals projects during Biden's visit

After years of stalled talks, Canada and US reach border deal on irregular migrants: sources 

From Biden's gaffe to the 2 Michaels, China's present was felt during president's visit

US President Joe Biden arrives in Ottawa for a 2 day working visit 

Why Canada is pushing back at US Pressure to put boots on the ground in Haiti 

Liberal government announces $100M in aid to shore up police forces in Haiti 

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavin highlight guest list for Trudeau-Biden gala dinner

Why Biden And Trudeau's deal risks making things worse at the Canada-US border

After a whirlwind visit, Justin Trudeau basks in the glow of Joe Biden's praise for Canada

Trump gave him grief, Obama gave him. 'bromance'. What's Justin Trudeau getting from Joe Biden?

Leafs dissed and Poilievre's missing invite: 4 of the quirkiest, most amusing moments from the Biden-Trudeau summit

US President Joe Biden's address to Canada's Parliament

3 key issues Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau tackled in Ottawa

Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross US border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden and PM Justin Trudeau focus meeting on continental security, climate change

Canada commits $420 million for Great Lakes environmental work during Biden visit

Federal government books 500 more hotel rooms despite 'closing' Roxham Road

Biden apologizes for his French, promises strong ongoing ties, and disses Toronto's Maple Leafs

Military mission to Haiti 'not in play' but not 'off the table' Biden says during Ottawa visit

Two Micheals honoured in Biden's speech to Parliament 

Canada and US announce changes to Safe Third Country Agreement come into effect at midnight 

The worst ever presidential visits to Canada, from a snub to two dead  US leaders 

Joe Biden's speech to Canada, deconstructed: Experts dissect what he said and how he said it

US 'chooses to link our future to Canada' Biden says in House of Commons address

Biden's chocolate gift an 'unbelievable' month for its Syrian-Canadian creator

Major Canada-US border rules to take effect within hours

Dinner with the Biden's: What's cooking as US president visits Canada

Canada and US will 'write the future together' Biden tells Parliament

At Roxham Road, migrants reach uncertain ends to harrowing journeys: 'They're scared'

Chinese Influence Allegations 

Trudeau government decided CSIS transcript of MP Han Dong provided no 'actionable evidence' 

MP who quit Liberals over China allegations votes with Tories for public inquiry 

Han Dong voted for a public inquiry, so why didn't Trudeau?

PM ignored warnings on election interference  

Perhaps Canadians experienced David Johnston differently

Launch an election interference inquiry, House of Commons urges in vote

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Vladimir Putin unleashed the monster of war. It must now devour his regime

Ukraine using Soviet-era choppers to pummel Russia from afar

'On tour in hell': wounded Ukrainian soldiers evacuated

Ukraine prepares counterattack as Russia's siege on Bakhmut slows

Globe and Mail

Internal audits of McKinsey contracts raise fairness, transparency concerns  

Canada isn't broken, but it will be if we don't make the right decisions 

Long after giving up control, Stephen Harper still commands the room

Canada's indefensible military spending  

Flair Airlines planes seized for non-payment made available for lease 

A preview of what Canadians can likely expect from the 2023 federal budget  

Internal audits of McKinsey contracts raise fairness, transparency concerns 

White Helmets arrive in Canada after nearly five-year wait for refuge 

"Haiti's a failed state right now': Former Governor-General Michaëlle Jean on the country's dire situation 

Pope Francis' tour came with a minimum $55 million price tag for Ottawa

Doug Ford releases a Kathleen Wine budget 

CBC

Alberta may have to return $130M in unspent federal funding for oil and gas well cleanup 

Trudeau stayed in $6,000 London hotel suite for Queen Elizabeth's funeral 

House passes motion calling for a public inquiry into foreign interference amid latest Han Dong allegations 

Ontario unveils biggest ever $204B budget, but one with little to ease daily affordability issues  

Jagmeet Singh says Liberals must expand dental care program to maintain deal with NDP

Supreme Court restores conviction of man whose Charter rights were violated in impaired driving case 

6 months after deadly rampage James Smith Cree Nation seeks tools to prevent another

Toronto/Vancouver Star

              

Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership 

Feds give Kamloops nation $12.5 million for healing centre

BC salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says DFO amid court challenges 

Surrey murder victim unknown to police, just moved to the city, police say

Squamish LNG facility plans to achieve net zero emissions at operation's start

BC government announces multi-year boost to subsidize veterinary education

Indian student fighting deportation says he was duped by consultant who gave him bogus college admission letter

Ford government cutting back OHIP covered eye services for some seniors

There's a gap on the left in Toronto's already crowded mayoral race. One name keeps popping up

10 things you need to know about the Ontario budget

PM Justin Trudeau stayed in $6,000 London hotel suite for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Will Japan join NATO? It's complicated 

Doug Ford's fiscal good fortune is bad luck for the rest of us

Trudeau says he accepts MP's choice to leave Liberal caucus amid meddling allegations 

Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrill Fullerton resigns

Yukon residential school site to be searched with ground-penetrating radar in summer

Danielle Smith may well lose at the Supreme Court. Luckily for her, that's not the point

Toronto Sun

Over quarter million public servants on Ontario Sunshine List

Even when fessing up, Trudeau tells a fib about $6,000 hotel room

Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrill Fullerton resigns

The Feds need a new plan for immigration 

Seniors without partners are the forgotten minority

The hidden cost of carbon taxes in Canada

Ford's balanced budget due to inflation 

National Post

Why Canadians were never good enough for Justin Trudeau

Airbnb to pull illegal listings in Quebec days after fatal Montreal fire

John Turner was swell, and other takeaway from Harper's 'conservative rennasaince'

Poilievre leaves provinces wondering if he really believes in them

Governor General's four day visit to Germany with 32 guests cost taxpayers $700K

CRTC says Canadians paying higher international roaming rates, will launch study

Global          

'Unnerving': Robbed of keys, passports and vehicle, BC couple warns others

TikTok door-knock challenge turns confrontational as BC homeowner confronts youth

Broadway bike lane? Idea approved by Vancouver Council could face chopping block

Kitsilano resident questions if bias involved in recent removal of homeless camp

Artist behind guerrilla Vancouver art piece launches campaign to 'save spidey'

Search for Victoria's Michael Dunahee continues 32 years after disappearance

Most British Columbians favour speeding tickets based on income over set fines, poll finds 

 BC south coast to be hit by Alaskan weather system, near freezing overnights to last until Monday

MLA John Rustad seeking BC Conservative leadership on 'pro=freedom' platform

Miscellaneous            

Why everyone needs a pal

The Promises and Perils of the Seaweed farming boom

MLA Rustad launches Conservative Leadership Bid and attacks 'Woke' BC Liberals 

Business Group says gig workers shouldn't get employee rights

On the Hot Seat: Alberta Energy Regulator CEO Laurie Pushor

Oilsands projects likely triggered mysterious Alberta Quakes: New Research

Canada's National Housing Strategy needs a reset

A Big development, a pricey neighbourhood and a tiny encampment