Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, March 28-29, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday-Wednesday,  March 28-29,  2023

Federal Budget Reaction

The federal budget's grocery rebate, and who can access it

From flood insurance to alcohol taxes, how the 2023 budget affects Canadians' wallets

Feds endorse longer mortgage amortizations for trouble borrowers 

The Trudeau Liberals build a budget on a cloud, and collective amnesia

Thumbs up: Budget 2023 has a credible fiscal plan - deficit, spending are modest

7 key takeaways on climate, dental care and the deficit

If the government wanted to strangle economic growth, this is the budget it would produce

Trudeau says he's open to talks after Quebec seeks to opt out of national dental care 

The budget's copy-cat approach puts Canada's economic future in the hands of US policy makes and lobbyists 

Federal Budget unlikely to be enough to spur major carbon capture investments, experts say

The heartbeat of Freeland's budget is green tech subsidies 

As government spends with deficit budgets, Canada's debt grows in the trillions 

Freeland presents a plan to green Canada's electricity supply 

Highlights from the 2023 Federal budget  

Budget floats $2.4B loan for Ukraine

Budget earmarks millions to combat foreign interference

Conservatives, NDP criticize budget's impact on people, businesses as Trudeau defends measures 

Trudeau and Freeland up the ante on a clean economy 

Budget 2023 offers billions for dental care, plus spending cuts and tax hikes to tame deficit

From Groceries to booze, payday loans to plane tickets - here's what the budget means for your wallet 

Pierre Poilievre says Canada is broken. This budget is Justin Trudeau's answer 

Battle of the Bottle: How Canada's alcohol industry got Trudeau government to scale back a tax increase 

Five things to know about Canada's electricity overhaul as budget spurs clean tech

Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland defend 'fiscally responsible' budget despite deficits and recession risk

Clock ticks on Liberal-NDP deal as budget omits pharmacare bill promised in 2023

'Bonanza of debt' or 'significant support'? Here's what prominent people are saying about the 2023 federal budget 

16 things you need to know about the federal budget 

Chrystia Freeland's federal budget throws new spending at inflation weary Canadians 

Voters tune out budgets because they see them as 'fiscal illusions'

Never Ending Deficits: That's what Trudeau's budget really delivers 

Trudeau promises deficits for as long as he's in power 

Government handouts are mire for needy

Federal budget follows a bad pattern

Freeland says we can spend ourselves rich

Toronto Cries Foul over lack of help for city in federal budget 

Federal dental care program not yet a reality, but Quebec already want to opt out and take $3B share

Freeland's bloated gratuitous plan that will make Canadians worse off

The Liberal climate change excuse to control the economy

The Liberal fixation on addressing complex problems with $500 cheques 

Liberals deliver the tax and spend budget they always wanted 

Will Budget 2023 make life more affordable for Canadians? Here's what experts say

Canada eyes standardized charging ports on devices. Here's what to know

Why $31.7M for national flood insurance in Budget 2023 is 'just the start'

Budget 2023 promises plan to 'protect' Canadians from crypto  risks

     

                         

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Zelensky warns of unacceptable compromises if Russia becomes entrenched in Ukraine

Ukraine hits Russian-held Melitopol deep behind front line 

Kyiv monks accused of Russia links refuse eviction

Female Russian Army medics forced into sex slavery by officers 

Globe and Mail

Danielle Smith asked prosecutors about COVID-19 infraction cases 'almost weekly' according to call recording 

Pro Kremlin Twitter accounts 'weaponizing' fringe users to erode Canadian's support for Ukraine, study finds

Man suspected in death of Quebec police officer had history of mental-health issues

Bank of Canada 'ready to act' if financial turmoil spreads

Mark Saunders record as Toronto's police chief shows he doesn't deserve a promotion to mayor

Toronto transit riders have a right to fee safe 

The dangers for Canada in Joe Biden's new deal

CBC

Danielle Smith discussed COVID charges 'almost weekly' with justice officials according to leaked call

How - and why - Canada and the US kept their border deal secret for a year 

Federal Government eases some restrictions on non-Canadians purchasing property 

Tax rules changing for transfers of family businesses, farms 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

           

Fatal stabbing casts a pall over downtown Vancouver neighbourhood as court date set 

BC announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers 

Vancouver City Council votes to repeal 25 cent single-use cup fee, effective May 1

Unprecedented construction needed in BC to offset record immigration: Report 

BC wants federal clamp on weight and diabetes drug Ozempic being exported to US

Vancouver archdiocese and private school deny wrongdoing, sue alleged abusers 

North Saanich councillor resigns after referring to mayor as Mr. Hitler 

Move toward 'economic reconciliation' must also come with healing: AFN national chief

'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

NWT releases strategy to reduce alcohol related harms

Canadian supported of missing Chinese human rights defender want more information 

Toronto Sun

Don't expect apology from Liberal MP Rob Oliphant

'Disgusting' Internet outraged by videos of Vancouver stabbing 

Easier to break into than out of Brampton youth prison

Brad Bradford, running for mayor, emphasizes community and transit safety

Liberal MP's action at Iranian-Canadian event not what you would expect 

Time to bury the notion of defunding the police

Trudeau blind to benefits of natural gas exportation 

Empty words won't end violence on our streets 

National Post

Five people arrested near Coastal GasLink pipeline construction site in northern BC, RCMP says

OPP officer guilty of sexual assault on unconscious woman and recording it to 'teach her a lesson'

Alberta Premier crossed the line in videotaped call to discuss pastor's COVID charges

Unifor urges Competition Bureau to release an update on Google display ad probe 

Albert Premier Smith discussed COVID charges with prosecutors 'almost weekly' she says in recording 

Jewish community calls for action from City after Montreal synagogue defaced with swastikas 

Biden's monstrous motorcade betrays an empire in decline 

Allegations MP told China to delay freeing Canadians 'odious' but likely not a crime, lawyers say

University of Montreal remains undecided on what to do with donation linked to Chinese influence 

Global          

Doctor denied position at Merritt emergency room 

BC RCMP shoot man after he crashes into vehicles wit skid-steer loader

BC wants federal clamp on weight and diabetes drug Ozempic being exported to US

Vancouver move to limit grants to 'respectful' groups could chill speech: critics 

Squamish Nation starts development planning for 140 hectares of land

Women's mobile primary care program launched in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

RCMP arrest 5 amid renewed tensions along northern BC Gas pipeline route

217 people arrested, including 47 repeat offenders, in 3 week Vancouver anti-shoplifting blitz 

TransLink votes to increase fares by 2.3 percent

First baby in BC to have his Indigenous name on birth certificate 

Shades of Billy Miner: Train allegedly robbed in Kamloops

'They still house people': Renovated SROs welcomed as part of DTES plan, but advocates call for more

SFU's largest union votes to strike as teachers, staff demand cost-of-living raises 

Quebec police carry out anti-drug trafficking raids targeting Hells Angels, Mafia 

Alberta's premier says she asked about COVID 19 charges 'almost weekly' 

Recent Toronto transit violence prompts renewed calls for better cell service 

Next Toronto Mayor will need to deal with cuts unless feds, province help: McKelvie

Miscellaneous            

Could giving youth a voice in Politics help fix climate change?

Why I can't climb out of full-time parenting

How the missing middle can save cities

How to rebuild public health? Don't ask the Chatbots?

Should Vancouver squash the Giant Spider?

Day of Decision for Broadway Corridor Tenant protection 

Not your Grandpa's Conservative Party

Diving for debris in the depths of False Creek