Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, April 29-May 1, 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 29-May 1,  2023

Gordon Lightfoot passes

Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian bard, wrote the tune for a nation's identity

We never had to read Gordon Lightfoot's mind, we had his songs

Canadian folk music icon Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84

Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot Dead at Age 84

Online tributes pour in for Gordon Lightfoot 

Gordon Lightfoot: 1938-2023

Gordon Lightfoot, legendary Canadian folk singer-songwriter  dead at 84

Gordon Lightfoot, legendary Canadian signer-songwriter dead at 84

Federal Government Workers Strike

PSAC agreement sets stage for other unions to push for more

Tentative deal reached for 120,000 PSAC workers; CRA strike continues. Here's what you need to know

The end of the PSAC public-sector strike is only the beginning 

Tentative deal with PSAC estimated to cost Treasury Board about $1.3B per year

'Enhanced' wages part of latest government off to striking public servants 

Union calls strike a 'success' after inking new tentative agreement with feds 

Striking PSAC workers still cashing in

Trudeau Liberals buy labour peace with other people's money 

Government keeps remote work rules out of public service collective agreement 

The wages striking workers asked for and what they got instead 

What the tentative agreement says about remote work

PSAC deal to cost $1.3B a year, 'less than half' of union's original demand 

Ukraine/Russia War

Polish farmers' resentment grows as agricultural aid for Ukraine sows trouble in European markets 

2 Canadians killed in Ukraine's bloodiest battle in Bakhmut

Two Canadians killed while serving in Ukraine battleground of Bakhmut

Globe and Mail

Trudeau asks for probe into CSIS report China targeted MPs

China views Canada as a 'high priority.' for interference: CSIS report 

Jury in coroner's inquest finds that Mile Gray's death was a homicide 

Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny'  won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

Public invite to swear allegiance during King's coronation met with criticism 

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce wants teachers to accept private mediation  

Ontario education minister supports raising Pride flag but won't intervene in Catholic School Board Decision

How Canada can create more rental housing

Ottawa's proposed assault weapon ban applies only to new firearms 

Time is right to scrap requirement to swear oath to the King, MPs and Senators say

Crown argues Trudeau gravel-thrower deserves jail time, defence says he's remorseful 

Alberta election underway with vote set for May 29

Monopoly runs deep in Canada - we still hear arguments against competition reform 

Canadians attempt land evacuations out of Sudan as calls for mediation continue 

Canada, some allies halt rescue airlifts from Khartoum as fighting intensifies in Sudan

 

    

CBC

Liberals put forward new amendments to gun legislation following initial backlash

Here are five things that make this Alberta provincial election one to watch

US asks Canada to reimpose visa requirements for Mexico to stem surge of crossings at northern border

Lawyer argues against jail time for Ontario man who threw stones at Trudeau 

US sharing 'best practices' with Canada on establishing a foreign agent registry 

Witness calls discrimination at the human rights commission a national scandal 

Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

Premier's urge speedy action on crime, but justice minister warns there's no easy fix

Canada's latest rescue flight from Sudan planned today as fighting enters 3rd week

Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister's claims

In danger abroad? The Canadian government says it isn't obligated to rescue you

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Premier Eby says BC officials will brief Surrey mayor, council over police dispute 

Two men dead after boating incident off BC coast, RCMP says

BC introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55 plus stratas 

Some communities in BC's Interior remain on flood watch with rain in the forecast 

BC coroners Jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras 

Danielle Smith promises income-tax cut, Rachel Notley targets health care as Alberta campaign begins 

'Supply chain bullying': Inside the food fight between Canada's grocery giants and their suppliers

He nearly died pursuing HIV's origins, Then this Canadian scientist set his sights on the COVID lab leak theory. Here's what he found 

Pierre Poilievre versus Doug Ford? Insiders see a deepening rift between Canada's most prominent Conservative leaders 

Federal aid for VW's Ontario  plant a bet on the future 

It's time for Canada to cut its ties with the monarchy 

Toronto Sun

Ontario School Board bans cops until shamed by public outrage 

Trudeau knew but didn't act on China's threats to MP's family

Vice Media preparing to file for bankruptcy, report says

Upcoming coronation for King Charles lacking enthusiasm

King Charles has so far failed to show much interest in Canada 

Three years after Trudeau's gun ban, nothing has changed 

Taxpayers get soaked by Volkswagen giveaway 

Common sense from Ford, Trudeau on every policy 

Trudeau reinterprets his vaccination policy

National Post

Interference news has Liberals looking soft on a country intent on undermining our democracy 

Conservative MP Michael Chong says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China 

Who is Alexandre 'Sacha' Trudeau? What to know about the PM's brother 

Sacha Trudeau to testify about Trudeau Foundation at Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday

Alberta election officially underway, voters head to the polls May 29

Potent 'Canadian Loud' cannabis hidden in cars shipped from Canada is flooding Nigeria 

Danielle Smith hopes to nail down support early with a big money promise  

Poilievre's strange alliance with the anti-capitalist left on Teck takeover 

Colonialism isn't as bad as everyone thinks

Censorious Liberal attempt to block news article shows why they want to control the internet 

Doug Ford's win-win plan for the Science Centre and Ontario Place 

UCP weighs mandatory addictions treatment 

Global          

Two fishermen dead in boating incident off Haida Gwaii

'Invasion of privacy': Women say they found a hidden camera in bathroom of BC Airbnb

BC Hydro hoping to be able to charge customer rates based on electricity demand

Surrey staff completing feasibility study on future of policing, says mayor  

Fight over SFU's cancelled football program heads back to court

Fallout over BC's Surrey policing recommendation and 'surprise' funding 

BC Solicitor General gives perspective on Surrey policing situation

Death deemed homicide in Vancouver police beating 

Four inmates hospitalized after stabbing at Matsqui Institution 

BC changes rules for 55 plus strata buildings

Vancouver port traffic dips in 2022. hinting at economic slowdown to come

More than 40 active wildfires burn in BC with 10 sparked over the weekend

New BC program aims to help farmers adapt to climate change 

Project progress under Impact Assessment Act remains slow: Report 

Revised assault-style firearm definition won't cover existing models 

Ottawa did not warn of alleged Chinese threats to family, Tory MP says 

Canada's elections authorities move slowly, carefully to digitize voting 

Miscellaneous            

One Election, Two Albertas

What We Learned about the Death of Myles Gray

What's afoot with Surrey Policing?

When We Celebrate "Local Food' what gets left out?

Human Rights Tribunal hearings start today in Burns Lake