Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, May 20-22, 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 20-22,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

Russia battles cross-border raids; nothing to do with us, says Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Trudeau meet face to face at G7 in Japan 

'Exhaust them': Why Ukraine has fought Russia for every inch of Bakhmut, despite high cost

The Wagner Group: How a private militia has grown to shape the war in Ukraine 

Globe and Mail

Heavy wildfire smoke blankets Western Canada as Alberta awaits more rain 

Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie poised to jump into race to lead Ontario Liberals 

How we got here; China's unrelenting influence campaign, the Liberals' mishandling and the questions that remain

A guide to foreign interference and China's suspected influence in Canada 

Nearly half of new nurses registered in Ontario trained abroad 

Empty Canadian offices fill 89 Rogers Centres - and it's a chance to reimagine downtown 

Thank your local university for your higher rent bill

There is no cost-free climate plan 

Why the past intersects with the future at Winnipeg's Portage and Main 

We cannot forget those left behind in Sudan 

CBC

Canada's got a drinking problem - and one Senator says Ottawa needs to step up

Blanchet maintains 97% support of Bloc Québécois members in vote of confidence

Anti Regime activists in Canada accuse Cuba of using YouTube channel to intimidate them

Italian PM Meloni rejects criticism from Trudeau over LGBTQ rights 

If there's a tug-of-war over conservatism, only one side is really pulling 

Hiroshima's tragic legacy a reminder of potential dangers of today's no-limits technologies 

'Forever chemicals'  found in Canadians' blood samples: report 

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine 

Bonnie Crombie exploring bid for provincial Liberal leadership 

Some Canadians who repaid pandemic benefits are seeing their tax refund withheld

Justice minister says federal government could not go much further on bail reform

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Parts of Cariboo under evacuation order after new wildfire in BC's Central Interior 

BC RCMP expand search for suspect in targeted shooting in 'highly populated area'

Shoes a part of BC memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal 

Rain that's in the weekend forecast could temper northeast BC Wildfires: Fire Crews

BC company denies misleading First Nation about rail terminal expansion plans 

Radio host jailed for sedition in Hong Kong finds a home and freedom in Canada 

Danielle Smith's UCP leading slightly in  tight Alberta election, according to poll 

Rachel Notley has sought to distance herself from Jagmeet Singh. Here's why

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan's status, fair trade rules 

Pierre Poilievre must swing for the fences in June by-elections 

Quebec sovereignties are searching for a way to revive their cause. Is this it?

Why Doug Ford is happy to split up Peel Region 

As inquiry decision looms, here's how Canada's foreign interference saga has evolved 

National police force grapples with calls for change, shifting role as it turns 150

'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

RCMP at 150: Key events in the evolution of the national police force 

Quebec Indigenous group says CAQ MNA who dismissed alleged police abuse must resign 

Ford to buy lithium for electric car batteries from Quebec's Nemaska Lithium

Money talks: Justin Trudeau is learning the hard way that keeping Canada competitive comes with a high political price 

Toronto Sun

Charity should begin at home, not in China 

Bonnie Crombie seeks Ontario Liberal leadership,, denounces Doug Ford

Toronto drinkers will be able to consume alcohol in some parks this summer 

Mayor says Caledon will not be child for long in Mississauga-Brampton divorce 

Air Force favouring American plane over Canadian Aircraft puzzling 

Newspaper calls Trudeau a 'buffoon' after lecturing Italian PM

Trudeau continues to embarrass Canada on world stage

Liberals attack parliamentary budget office for telling truth 

Horse trading by Trudeau and Ford may save Stellantis deal

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith successfully using Donald Trump's playbook 

Poilevre won't meet with Trudeau's buddy David Johnston 

National Post

National Police Force grapples with calls for change, shifting role as it turns 150 

Why buy a house in Canada when you can buy a castle in Europe for the same price?

Meloni calls Trudeau 'victim of fake news' on Italy's LGBTQ record  

'Do whatever it takes' First Nations doctor has different way of thinking about addiction 

How to not euthanize the homeless 

Let's hope turmoil at drug price review board portends end of outdated agency 

Special rapporteur David Johnston set to deliver decision on public inquiry on foreign interference Tuesday

As inquiry decision looms, here's how Canada'a foreign interference saga has evolved 

Canada's galling bribe to climate supervillain Volkswagen

NDP-Liberal election day agreement could make voting less accessible: Chief Electoral Officer 

PBO defends unflattering analysis of green-regulation cost impacts agains Liberal attacks 

Global          

BC Municipal leaders heading to Ontario to talk financing 

Radio host finds home in BC after release from Hong Kong prison 

Reports of shots fired in Chilliwack, police urge residents to shelter in place: RCMP

BC Parents say schools need AC to keep kids, staff safe 

Langford fire responds to 7 fire in 7 days caused by cigarette butts 

Thousands jam BC's capital streets for 123rd Victoria Day Parade 

BC Ferries website, app, phone system down for hours on busy holiday Monday 

Cattle rancher in BC facing financial struggles 

'Now is a good time to get prepared:' Rain puts Southern Interior back on flood watch  

'Safe snorting kit' left behind at BC School 

Protesters angry over removal of Stanley Park bike lane 

Alberta wildfire smoke is impacting air quality all the way to eastern US

After 'disgraceful' remarks, First Nations leaders call on Quebec MNA to resign 

David Johnston will recommend Tuesday whether Canada needs interference inquiry 

Bail reform will help, but not solve, 'complex' rising crime issue: minister 

Miscellaneous            

'I knew in the back of my head that Lytton was Gone'

Deep-Sea Mining's dirty dilemma

The Notley-Smith Debate, Fact-Checked

The Englishness of Victoria is Tourist Hokum