Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, May 6-8, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, May 6-8,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

Russia increases drone strikes in Ukraine ahead of May 9 Victory Day

Ukraine moves day to mark Nazi surrender tin shift toward West 

Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day Holiday

World Athletics offers funding to help Ukraine train for world championships this summer

Globe and Mail

Ottawa expels Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei over foreign interference 

As diplomat is booted, the Liberals must get used to damaged relations with China 

MP Michael Chong responds to expulsion of Chinese diplomat

Why did Canada take so long to expel China's diplomat? It's our trade relationship

Alberta wildfires ease, as province offers financial aid for those forced from homes 

Wildfires in Alberta shut down oil, gas production

Bank of Canada launches consultation on digital dollar 

Regulators' concern over TD's anti-money laundering practices reportedly helped scuttled First Horizon deal

Danielle Smith's 2021 comments comparing vaccine mandates to support for Hitler draws ire

Opposition to highway twinning of Highway 3 affecting Frank Slide site in southwestern Alberta 

Talking amongst themselves: Liberal convention offers a glimpse of how Trudeau's party sees itself

Nurses have profoundly lost trust in health care leadership  

Canada seeks to join non-nuclear pillar of AUKUS alliance  

In a cloudy time, Liberals hold a self-esteem seminar 

Facebook president doesn't turn up to Commons committee over 'confrontational' title

Liberals move to speed up gun-bill debate, Conservatives call move undemocratic 

Former Liberal cabinet minister Marc Lalonde had died at age 93

Liberal party's demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says

Pilot program for temporary agricultural workers extended after rocky pandemic start 

 

    

CBC

Canada explain diplomat accused of targeting MP Michael Chong's family 

Ottawa announces $103M for Indigenous women's shelters  

Decision on Chinese diplomat being made 'very, very carefully': Trudeau

How to kick a diplomat out of Canada

Minister won't say whether Canada wants to join the AUKUS defence pact 

Public safety minister announces $390M for provinces to help fight gangs, gun crime 

Human rights commission says staffers linked to workplace racism have been reassigned 

St. Thomas man sentenced to house arrest, probation for throwing rocks at Trudeau 

Trudeau says Charles is 'deeply-aligned' with Canadian priorities on environment, reconciliation

Julie Payette elementary school in Ottawa to be renamed 

Former Liberal cabinet minister Marc Lalonde dead at 93

BC Premier says he met CSIS regional boss over alleged foreign election meddling

Canadian support for royals may have slumped, but the scenes in London tell a different story

NATO's 2 per cent military spending benchmark is 'self-evident': Finnish president

Meta has a team working to block news on Facebook, Instagram from Canadian users 

King Charles III will replace his mother on Canadian $20 bill and coins 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Eby says he met CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in BC

Report finds mismanagement, risk to public funds at BC Housing under former CEO

BC flood risk enters period of stabilization, but more snowmelt anticipated 

Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds 

If you are in trouble abroad, will Canada come get you?

Can you survive on Canada's government pension alone in retirement? Experts say you might be surprised

MPs changed the name of a meeting. Then a Meta executive cancelled his plans to attend 

Canada expels a Chinese diplomat, as Beijing threatens retaliation  

Defence minister says Canada wants to share advanced military technology with allies 

Canada's long history of expelling diplomats 

'Persona non grata': Canada expelling Chinese diplomat after threats to Tory MP

UK seeks closer ties with Canada in science, military and technology 

Trudeau gravel-thrower sentenced to 90 days house arrest, one year probation

Pilot program for temporary agricultural workers extended after rocky pandemic start 

'Challenging time' Alberta wildfire evacuees to get financial aid, military to help  

Use visit by India trade chief to push forward negotiations, business council says 

Michael Chong reveals why his story should concern Canadians

Liberals reject balanced budget and mandatory voting as official policy 

Former Liberal cabinet minister Marc Lalonde has died at age 93

Liberal Party's demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says 

Liberals move to speed up gun-bill debate, Conservatives call move undemocratic

Liberals are painting Pierre Poilievre as the next Donald Trump. That's a risky strategy

Justin Trudeau still has a grip on the Liberal party. Here's why

Toronto Sun

John Tory rules out mayoral run as polling shows he'd win

'Persona non grata': Canada expelling Chinese diplomat after threats to Tory MP

Olivia Chow's lead in mayoral race widens, new poll shows

Liberals attacking CSIS over Chong story should look in mirror

Political leaders need to make most of Taxpayer dollars 

Toronto's next mayor must work with Ford, not against, to improve the city 

Liberal Party adopts policy of government controlling news 

Chong's case is the tip of the iceberg

A lesson in policing for school boards

Foreign interference inquiry a necessity 

National Post

Danielle Smith apologizes for comparing COVID vaccinated to Nazi followers in 2021 video 

Two versions of Danielle Smith on display during Alberta election campaign 

Hearing begins for alleged top Toronto mobster Canada has tried to send to Italy for 40 years 

Conservatives accuse Liberals of stifling debate own gun control bill with new motion   

A cringeworthy Liberal party paws at an American celebrity endorsement 

Canada wants to share advanced military technology with US, Britain, Australian alliance: defence minister 

Liberals' anti-misinformation policy proposals amount to alarming government intervention 

What happens when a diplomat is declared 'persona non grata' - and what that means

UK seeks closer ties but wants more military spending by Canada, diplomat says

Canada expels Chinese diplomat over 'foreign interference in our internal affairs' 

Meta executives reiterate plan to remove news from Facebook, Instagram if online news act passes

Canadians don't seem to hate Poilievre like they used to

World on cusp of woke totalitarianism as governments act to end free speech

Conservatives need to take a stand on trans care for minors 

Having banned Russia Today, the CRTC turns its eyes on Fox News 

Tired and battle-worn, the Liberals turn to youth to get the magic back

Global          

Audit finds conflict of interest between married top bosses at BC Housing, Atira

BC teaching assistant could be fire over OnlyFans account, district warns 

Highway 99 closed between Pemberton, Lillooet amid slide risk

Man arrested for selling hard drugs from BC kiosk gears up for Charter challenge 

Fires and Floods: 'Period of stabilization in BC but inbound heat poses new risk 

Fraser Valley University students paying up to $100 to attend class with bus strike ongoing

BC Premier rejects 'outrageous' foreign interference suggestion in Vancouver mayoral race 

'Worst of community-based housing': BC psychologist slams SRO model

'Lethal removal' option passes in Vancouver plan to manage Canada geese 

Splatsin First Nation Chief suspended with pay pending hearing

Wildfires in Northeastern BC expected to worsen, but some residents staying behind 

'The justice system failed us': One-year anniversary memorial marks Coquitlam stabbing death 

Ottawa readying to help Alberta fight wildfires: 'We will be there'

Digital loonie? Bank of Canada wants your thoughts on potential new currency 

Canada expels Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted Conservative MP 

Alberta wildfires: 25 homes destroyed in Yellowed County as Edson residents return home 

Liberals seek to fast track gun control bill, sparking Conservative outcry

Alberta wildfires: Energy companies curtail production as thousands evacuated 

Ontario man gets house arrest for throwing gravel at Justin Trudeau.  

Danielle Smith says media question restrictions won't apply to Alberta wildfire crisis 

Danielle Smith apologizes for comments linking COVID vaccinated to Nazi followers 

Miscellaneous            

Devastating report cites BC Housing mismanagement   

A ride-along with resurgent critical mass 

A timeline of Type reporting on BC Housing Concerns 

This Immaculata Student still bears scars, 50 years later 

Why taking death seriously will change your life