Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, February 28-March 1

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday- Wednesday,  February 25-27 2023

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukraine to rebuild war-damaged homes using money seized from Russian-controlled banks 

The third front: How the Ukraine conflict became an economic war of attrition

China, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine cease-fire, talks 

Ukraine official: Forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut

Globe and Mail

Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation to return donation to Chinese donor

Chinese donors who funded Trudeau Foundation wanted statue of Mao in Montreal

German politician dismissed Poilievre's claims Conservative MPs were not aware of her political views

Three Conservative MPs who saw no evil until after lunch

Remote work is hurting productivity and innovation, says RBC CEO

CSIS is worried about China interfering in our elections, even if the government isn't 

Should the minimum age to receive CPP be increased?

Calgary Petroleum Club regrets event featuring far-right German politician Christine Anderson 

Alberta's budget shows it's not the absolute best of times, but it's still close 

Tim Horton's parent once again pays millions for underperformance 

An inquiry into foreign interference may restore trust in electoral process 

Alberta to introduce bill to include federal officials in trespassing rules

RCMP not investigating 2021 General Election meddling allegations: deputy minister   

Alberta NDP opposition takes aim at UCP budget in Calgary battleground 

Ottawa, BC promise to fast track approvals for international health care workers 

Former Conservative MP Bernard Valcourt pleads not guilty to obstructing, resisting police 

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller announces policy to address issues in implementation of modern treaties

MPs summon Google bosses, demand internal documents, texts over blocking search for news 

Auditor General to launch review of federal government's ArriveCan app

Canada bans TikTok on all government devices. Here's what you need to know 

CSIS uncovered Chinese plan to donate to Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation

CBC

RCMP not investigating 2021 election meddling allegations, MPs told

What does TikTok know about you? What should you know about it?

Jagmeet Singh will deactivate TikTok account in response to security, privacy concerns 

Canada is jumping on a 'bandwagon' with TikTok ban: tech expert 

TikTok bans in the West an abuse of state power, China says

US Republicans are not warning: Migration from Canada is a problem

MPs summon top Alphabet/Goolge executives to explain decision to block news content 

Company picked by Ottawa to produce made-in-Canada vaccines warns it may go out of business 

Canada's economy didn't grow at all last quarter and shrank in December, new GDP numbers show

Health minister disputes claim he sided with big pharma, interfered with drug price consultations

High ranking Canadian UN Official presses Ottawa for security funding  

Attempted interference in 2021 election did not compromise the result: report

Exiled and stripped of citizenship, Nicaraguans look to Canada for chance to begin new lives 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Special prosecutor decides against charges in BC money laundering investigation 

BC invests $150 million to upgrade aging 911 emergency system

'Beacon of Hope' BC advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget 

BC and Ottawa reach $27 billion health care funding agreement 

Provincial Budget earmarks &867 million for mental health and addictions services  

BC's budget praised for housing investment, criticized for lack of business help

Climate activists splash Royal BC Museum's mammoth 'Holly' with pink paint

Live explosive device safely removed from busy Kelowna shopping area

Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained 

Take political interference claims seriously Chinese community leaders say

Could this GTA mayor be the leader Ontario's Liberals need to defeat Doug Ford 

Fear, anxiety, bomb threats: Inside the Halton school seeing amid furor over teacher dress code

A doctor back home, a Dollarama cashier in Canada: Will Ontario's plan ease way for foreign-trained MDs?

Canadian voters need independent reassurance that our elections are free and fair

Trudeau Foundation to return $200,000 donation over possible connection to China 

Canada's democracy is under attack. Here's where the threats are coming from 

China should allow further investigation into COVID-19 origins, says Canada's health minister 

Number of temporary foreign workers in Quebec on the rise, labour minister says

Ottawa spent $6K on a hotel room for the Queen's funeral. For Charles's contortion, will it happen again?

Toronto Sun

Trudeau continues to ask Canadians to just trust him on election interference as evidence shows we shouldn't 

Trudeau foundation to return $200,000 donation over possible connection to China

Report on election interference not credible due to who wrote it and the shallow contents 

Majority believe China likely of definitely interfered in Canadian election: Poll

More province's banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending federal assessment

Election interference report should be ignored 

Now is the tie for MPs to come to the aid of their country, not their party

So far, 10 real contenders looking to run for mayor of Toronto  

Liberal MPs should put country before party, investigate alleged Chines election interference

Trudeau up to old tricks on China interference file

Trudeau government gambles on electric with taxpayers money 

Trudeau shuts down questions on China's election interference, uses the 'R' word 

Trudeau keeps mishandling response to the China crisis

Does Canada need its own CIA

Trudeau wants journalists that questions about China's election interference are racist and should stop

Hit delete on this bad oath idea

Yes Prime Minister, China is our adversary

National Post

Opposition parties demand Liberals call public inquiry on foreign interference 

'A lot of reason to be afraid,' says censured teacher critical of the woke revolution in classrooms 

How China allegedly spent the last 10 years trying to influence Trudeau

Liberal MP accused of getting help from China skipped House votes condemning Beijing 

Latest border crossing crisis for US: a potential flood of Canadian 'Super Pigs'

US company that made deal to produce COVID vaccine in Canada warns it could go out of business  

Whether the Liberals winked at China's helpful election meddling is the lingering question  

Trudeau was regularly briefed on foreign interference in elections, national security adviser says 

Meeting Christine Anderson was unwise, but the Conservative Party is not to blame

COVID dissent wasn't always misinformation, but it was censored anyway 

Sorry Trudeau, criticizing China's election interference isn't 'racism'

Ex-Tory MP Bernard Valcourt pleads not guilty to obstructing, resisting police 

Chinese embassy decries 'baseless' claims Beijing interfered in Canadian elections 

Republicans look to make Canada-US border part of national security debate 

How stupid do politicians think we are? Answer: Barely sentient  

Global          

Massive, multi-year BC money laundering investigation ends without charges 

1 killed, more feared dead and injured after avalanche near Invermere 

$3.3B in new cash over 10 years included in BC health deal with Ottawa

Six police officers in Nelson to face discipline in racist messages investigation  

Port Coquitlam touts tax increase of 3;3% as Vancouver voters face surprise 10.7% hike

Fate of Vancouver Folk Music Festival set to be decided Wednesday night 

Downtown Victoria businesses fear impacts of new government remote work policy

BC's free contraceptive plan renews push for Ottawa, other provinces to follow suit

City of Vancouver approves property tax hike of 10.7 per cent

'Humiliating': Victim of violent wrongful arrest by Vancouver police describes ordeal

How protected are BC homeowners when home renovation projects go sideways?

Trudeau briefed 'multiple' times since 2019 on election interference, adviser testifies

Trudeau Foundation to return $200K donation over alleged link to China

NDP to push for 'national public inquiry' into foreign interference  

Most Canadians believe China did try to interfere in elections: poll

MPs summon Google CEO to face questions over blocking news access

Miscellaneous            

Activists say they drilled hotels in CGL pipeline, sabotaged materials

Smoke, mirrors and the Alberta Budget 

In Vancouver's budget, libraries couldn't compete with Police

How Plastic Words mask reality

Families Charge 'Police Neglect' over Missing person investigations 

Please Advise: Is China choosing our MPs?

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