Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, May 4-5, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday-Friday, May 4-5,  2023

Liberal Convention

Trudeau pledges to run against Poilievre and his 'brokenist' policies in next election 

The Liberal convention in Ottawa is a replay of the party's greatest hits 

Jean Chrétien defends Justin Trudeau's record before Liberal party faithful 

Trudeau's Liberal convention speech sounds a lot like 2014

Liberal convention 'essential to help send optimistic message to Canadians, Trudeau says 

Trudeau seems to think Poilevre's 'broken Canada' message is a point of vulnerability 

Trudeau tries to rally base amid questions of foreign intelligence 

Justin Trudeau attacks Pierre Poilievre for 'building anger' in keynote Liberal convention speech

Liberals are lining up behind Justin Trudeau as he takes aim at Pierre Poilievre  

Trudeau tells Poilievre to 'wake up'

Jean Chrétien dismisses foreign interference in Liberal convention speech

Liberals say gun control issue helped change direction of 2021 campaign  

Hillary Clinton urges Canada to keep up support for Ukraine, applaud child care plan

Trudeau takes aim at Poilievre in speech to party faithful at Liberal convention 

Hillary Clinton brings warnings on Russia, human rights to Liberal convention 

Trudeau tells Poilievre to 'wake up' urges Liberal convention to reject populism

Justin Trudeau face of Liberals 'for better or worse' as party starts convention 

Ukraine/Russia War

Russian mercenary chief vows to leave Bakhmut, Ukraine's says they are piling in 

South Africa will 'do the right thing' on Putin arrest warrant, ICC Prosecutor tells MPs

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor says he has 'every confidence' South Africa will arrest Vladimir Putin

Putin invaded Ukraine this time because nobody stopped him the last time: Clinton

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to International Criminal Court

Globe and Mail

Trudeau says he 'shared the best information' he had at the time when said CSIS report never left the agency

Beijing's alleged intimidation of MP Chong is a familiar story for Chinese diaspora 

Michael Chong deserves better from the Liberal government 

After cutting ties with Huawei, University of Waterloo must find funding elsewhere 

School Boards are targeting special education students in shift to inclusive classes parents say

Increasing number of Canadians say it's time to discuss cutting ties with British monarchy, poll says

Why Charles could be Britain's last monarch 

How the EV battery boom could change Bécancour, a quiet corner of Quebec, forever 

Michael Ford, the Premier's nephew looks to make a name for himself in the Ontario government 

Northern Alberta wildfires force 13,000 people to evacuate their homes 

How does TD move forward from it's failed megadeal?

Penticton opens the door to growth touting lower-cost housing and lifestyle choices 

Senator says RCMP must release evidence of alleged Chinese police stations Canada 

'Hissy fit' fallout: Trade Minister speaks with US envoy over tax-credit comment 

CSIS report on MP being targeted by China sent to PM"s national-security adviser, Chong says

 

    

CBC

Mendicino calls out CSIS as Trudeau refuses to clear u confusion over Chong case 

WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer a global emergency 

Workplace safety board revisiting decision to withhold benefits from Afghan  military interpreters 

King Charles won't be known as 'defender of the faith' - does it matter?

Canada winding down military role in Sudan evacuation

'Hissy fit' fallout: trade minister speaks with US envoy over tax-credit comment  

Should Canada expel China's diplomat accused of targeting Michael Chong?

Chong says CSIS report on China targeting MPs was sent to PM's adviser 

Senator says RCMP must release evidence of alleged Chinese police stations in Canada 

Canada's first accessibility commissioner facing investigation of claims that he mistreated staff 

Scrutiny of CRA push to collect on overpaid COVID benefits welcome: minister's office 

National Indigenous leaders hope to renew relationship with crown after meeting King Charles 

Canada received assurances from Kurdish authorities it can repatriate 5 Canadians from Syria: Lawyer 

On Red Dress Day, Indigenous voices urge timely introduction of proposed public alert system

Canada opens formal investigation into Imperial's oilsands tailings leak in northern Alberta 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC reports high level of COVID-19 immunity as WHO ends global health emergency  

Simon Fraser University hires lawyer after student-athletes voice concerns 

The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society tables proposal to University 

Research finds some Pacific salmon migration out of sync with food supply

Man arrested for trafficking in mobile dispensary in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Attorney general alerts online companies to BC's new image-sharing law

Here's why Doug Ford has no love for Pierre Poilievre 

Canada Revenue Agency, union reach tentative deal, ending strike of 35,000 workers 

Canada a step closer to grocery code regulating supermarket power over suppliers 

Trudeau's government has sent diplomats packing before. Why treat China differently?

Ottawa aims to add new limits to controversial use of dry cells in prisons 

COVID-19 is still with us even as WHO says it is no longer a global emergency: Duclos 

Justin Trudeau says no decision yet on expelling Chinese envoy implicated in threats to MP

MPs advise against military intervention in Haiti, but call for improved sanctions 

Feasibility study complete into search of Winnipeg landfill for women's remains

Toronto Sun

Police deserve respect from our education system, not scorn 

COVID-19 is still with us even as WHO says it is no longer a global emergency: Duclos

Canadians don't really care about King Charles' coronation: survey

Trudeau's changing story on Chong simply no believable 

Trudeau's department was sent report of China threatening MP

Making your passport Liberal red?

Trudeau looks to remake Canada's symbols in his Liberal image 

Ottawa the latest school board to decide police are the enemy 

Buck stops with PM on foreign interference

King Charles III could be a force for good

National Post

The 'Trudeau Crown' and the future of the monarchy in Canada

Only Justin Trudeau would try to put himself above the King 

Liberals trying to save face by quietly discrediting Michael Chong, Conservatives say 

Trudeau says CSIS intelligence on threats against Chong 'never made it up to the political level'

'Rightfully recognized': Postmedia wins three National Newspaper Awards 

Does UCP leader Danielle Smith have a tattoo of a right-win think tank? Not really

WHO declares COVID emergency over, but all eyes on Arcturus: Here's what you need to know

Danielle Smith says UCP won't campaign on sovereignty act, RCMP replacement and pension plan

Have gun-control advocates finally had enough of Liberal abuse

Internet porn could soon be slapped with Canadian content quotas 

Wait, so now the Trudeau Liberals care about mining companies 

The man who allegedly egged John Tory's mayoral office is now running for the job 

Privy Council Office was aware of threats to MP and family, Chong says, despite Trudeau's claim

Canada summons Chinese ambassador over alleged threats to Tory MP Michael Chong

CRTC considering banning Fox News from Canadian Cable packages

Global          

Evacuation orders and alerts expanded near McBride as crews fight new 600 hectare fire 

'End of life': New City Hall in the works for Burnaby Mayor and Council 

Proposed ban on drug use in public heading to Maple Ridge Council 

'Completely wrong': NDP MLA defends against Opposition scrutiny of his expenses 

Cut Vancouver's empty homes tax back to 3% for 2023,  city staff recommend

SFU football: Alumni prosal to save program delivery to university  

High herd immunity to COVID-19 in BC, officials say, as global health emergency ends 

Alberta wildfire triggers evacuation order for Edson, other parts of Yellowheed County

Alberta wildfires: Ottawa on standby to help as flames rage across Province 

Montreal's Chinese community, senator condemn RCMP investigation into alleged secret police stations 

Is Canada heading for a 'jobful recessuion'? What the latest data shows 

COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency - but 'battle is not over': WHO

UN initiative to stem gender-based violence urges Canada for funds

Could FOX news be banned from Canadian airwaves? CRTC weighs call

Moderna to begin manufacturing mRNA vaccines in Cambridge, Ontario 

Miscellaneous            

People with Long COVID need us to believe them 

UBC heads to Labour Board over Student researchers' Right to Unionize 

Skyrocketing rents make some Alberta voters 'afraid' 

Who's going to pay to clean up the oil and gas mess in Alberta?

'She was ready to testify'

Teaching kids how to make good choices 

Sex workers on making their lives better