Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, April 22-24, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, April 22-24,  2023

Federal Government Workers Strike

Federal workers expand pickets as strike stretches into sixth day

Think government is inefficient? That is exactly why we need to pay civil servants more

Who sets remote work rules? That's a key issue in the PSAC strike

No deal yet on public service strike as union, government trade accusations of foot-dragging

Who sets remote work rules? That's key issue in the PSAC strike 

Treasury Board reaches out to striking PSAC workers as pressure grows on Trudeau government

Treasury Board sends open letter to Canadians on talks with union amid ongoing strike 

Union stepping up picketing efforts starting Monday

Greed of federal workers knows no bounds 

Dear Federal workers: Here's why you're despised

Big 'irregularities' in PSAC Vote

As PSAC strike continues, Mona Fortier pens 'open letter' on talks

PSAC strike enters Day 6. Here's what you need to know

"We got the power': PSAC workers escalate action in BC, picket Vancouver terminal

Ukraine/Russia War

South African envoy urges Ukraine peace talks, says Canada stance on wary 'shocking'

Were war crimes committed in Ukraine? How Canada is assisting with the probe

Globe and Mail

Auditor General's office says it can't probe Trudeau Foundation donation from Chinese benefactors

University of Waterloo advises researchers they aren't obliged to take to CSIS agents 

Teck scrambles to secure split vote, CIC missing in action and back-office issues causing frustration: source 

How China could determine the outcome of Teck's crucial vote Wednesday to split itself into two companies

German plan airlifts 58 Canadians out of Sudan as Canadian plane prepares for more

Ottawa evacuates embassy staff from Sudan, but thousands of Canadians remain stranded

Dawn Walker, First Nations woman accused of fleeing with child, to argue she was trying to escape alleged abuse 

BC court decision a 'significant win' for parental rights, commissioner says 

Tesla readies export of Model Y to Canada from China 

Would forcing drug users into treatment help ease the toxic drug crisis

House of Commons pauses after bill recognizing Canadian artists failed to get a sponsor 

Canada needs honest talk about its defence needs, spending intentions 

King Charle's coronation to be marked with 21 gun salute and illumination of Peace Tower in emerald Green

Canadians feel a 'tough on crime' approach to bail bolsters public safety, poll suggests

The solution to Toronto's electoral dysfunction? Political parties 

Involuntary treatment for addiction and mental illness is a tough call. But failing to provide it is cruel  

           

    

CBC

Canada moves diplomats out of Sudan as intense fighting continues 

German plane airlifts 58 Canadians from Sudan as Canadian plan prepares to evacuate more 

Canadians wait to escape violence in Sudan as some countries begin evacuation efforts  

Women's shelters across Canada are losing nearly $150 million in federal funding

Poll suggests most Canadians don't want Charles as King

The latest political skirmish over the carbon tax left out the most important facts 

Elite athletes demand public inquiry into abuse in sports 

NDP critic calls proposed changes to air passenger rights  'bureaucratic, expensive'

Canada's defence spending hasn't made it a NATO pariah - but that could change, ex-diplomat warns 

Auditor General says she won't probe donations made to Trudeau Foundation 

VW's battery plant deal changes Canada's auto sector. Whether it's worth $13B in subsidies in debatable 

Head of Alberta's energy regulator apologizes for handling of Imperial Oil's Kearl tailings leak

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

BC court decision a 'significant win' for parental rights, commissioner says

Port Moody police arrest five suspects in alleged kidnapping

Similarities in testimony from Vancouver officers at Myles Gray inquest 

Justin Trudeau reveals plan to rescue Canadians trapped in war-torn Sudan

Pierre Poilievre is in trouble I'm Quebec, and he has himself to blame

In the Justin Trudeau era, trashing the rich has become a political obsession. What's going on?

Democracy, values give West an edge in race for green technology, Trudeau says

Jagmeet Singh's NDP slammed by top gun control group over backtracking on firearms promises, amplifying disinformation 

Smith declines to disavow comments urging out-of-pocket payments for health care

Ottawa will host celebrations to mark coronation of King Charles

Auditor general won't review Trudeau Foundation donations, says it's out of scope 

Head of Alberta Energy Regulator declines to say when province told of oilseeds leak

German plane airlifts 58 Canadians out of Sudan as Canadian plane readies for more 

Transit Association says more police, security needed on city buses, trains 

A lesson angry politicians should learn

House suspends after bill that recognizes Canadian artists fails to get a sponsor 

Ontario Liberals should take inspiration from history

Toronto traffic is terrible. Is it time for a fee to drive downtown?

Toronto Sun

Rogers hiring of Trudeau insider is too close for comfort 

House suspended after bill that recognizes Canadian artists fails to get a sponsor

Canada must beef up its support for NATO

National crime trends require local solutions 

Canada's global citizen off to save the planet - again 

Green energy economy runs on public subsidies

National Post

13 billion reasons Albertans should be livid

Canadian transport minister blasted for video of male politicians walking in pink high heels

Air Canada pilot reveals what happens when someone dies on an airplane mid-flight 

Canada reveals local coronation plans but stays silent on official delegation

Trudeau says Canada is 'very serious' about reviving nuclear power 

'Can't make this stuff up': Opposition MPs criticize former industry minister joining Rogers 

MPs exempt Trudeau's brother from testifying about controversial Trudeau foundation donation 

Changes to passenger bill of rights will raise prices for travellers, airlines argue

How the two Michael's freedom was won

Radio-Canada, the public broadcaster even Poilievre likes 

Former Green Party leadership candidate goes to Moscow to whitewash war

Is Trudeau surprised NATO socks don't count as defence spending?

'Incredibly concerning': Rogers' hiring of former Liberal industry ministry slammed by opposition

Much criticized airline passenger rights charter to get overhaul as Liberals table legislation 

Global          

Surrey Mayor says class she's 'blocking' deployment of 33 police are 'political mischief'

Vancouver police note 'positive signs' in crime reduction after DTES decampment

Kidnapping charges laid against 5 accused of snatching man from Port Moody gym

Data showing frequent bail for accused repeat violent offenders reignites BC crime debate 

RCMP probe Lamborghini crash in North Vancouver after driver flees scene on foot

Parental rights score 'important win' in BC court: Human rights commissioner

First responders train for interface fires in the South Okanagan

Canada's largest Vaisakhi parade returns to Surrey after hiatus 

Germany, US evacuate Canadians from Sudan with crisis 'deteriorating rapidly'   

Here's when markets expect the Bank of Canada to start cutting interest rates 

Parole Board says measures needed to 'protect society' as Canadian terrorism convict is released

Need a passport? Don't apply during PSAC strike, minister urges

Calls grow from athletes, former minister for public inquiry to improve sport culture

Will Canada's 'woeful' military readiness alienate NATO allies?

Canadians cooling to the monarch ahead of King Charles' coronation

Miscellaneous            

Poor Outcomes Follow the Good Intentions of Tree Planting Campaigns  

Vancouver's Dubious Deal with a Major Developer 

Canadian Surveillance under the microscope 

Indigenous People bear the brunt of the Toxic Drug crisis  

Who's raising concerns about School Closures in Vancouver?

Forgot about the 'Ethnic Aisle'