Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, May 2-3, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday-Wednesday, May 2-3,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill Putin with drone attack on Kremlin

Russia's Vladimir Putin wages a different kind of war against pro-democracy leaders 

'It doesn't make sense': Experts question the Kremlin's account of that drone strike 

Pope's 'secret' peace plan underscores NATO's lack of a political strategy on Ukraine 

How will Vladimir Putin respond to 'assassination attempt' in Moscow?

Globe and Mail

Trudeau calls out CSIS for not informing MP Chong about being target of China 

Alexandre Trudeau rejects suggestion that foundation donation was Chinese Foreign interference 

Two bodies recovered in region devastated by flood, say Quebec Provincial Police

BC's Cache Creek becomes raging river as floodwaters rise: Mayor

Canadian astronauts to attend King's Coronation with Prime Minister, Governor General 

BC landlord demands tenants pony up double-digit rent increases or units will be sold

Canadian Tire to rebrand gas stations in new Petro-Canada partnership   

Ontario NDP distances itself from newly elected MPP's Twitter repost about Palestinian hunger striker 

Pickering city council rejects Ford government's special order for new nursing home 

Young adults are giving up on home ownership, and a lot of them are

Can Alberta take four more years of Danielle Smith?

Agreement between Treasury Board and public service workers shows working from home is here to stay 

Balanced budget, electoral reform back on policy agenda for Liberals at convention 

Facebook wants audio and video beyond scope of Bill  C-18

What did Ottawa buy with $13-billion given to Volkswagen? Not as much as you think

Too much intellectual property from Canadian universities ends up in foreign hands 

Trudeau announces appointment of new senators for Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI

Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic 

Trudeau says all threats against MPs must be taken seriously 

Justin Trudeau not welcome at memorials after reneging on promises, gun control group says 

Trudeau's communications director Cameron Ahmad steps down after working with PM for nine years

 

    

CBC

Trudeau says he's told CSIS to share more intel following report China sought to target MP Chong's family 

Trudeau's director of communications is leaving the PMO

Former Trudeau Foundation head says engaging with Chinese officials was 'naive'

PM's brother defends involvement in controversial donation to Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation 

New Canadian retail chain set to launch from ashes of former Bed Bath and Beyond locations 

No deal yet between striking CRA workers, federal government

Health Minister accused of meddling in work of drug price review board 

Conservatives top Liberals' Q1 fundraising with $8.3M haul

RCMP's recruitment plight could threaten its ability to do its job, advisory board warns

MPs call for national emergency declaration on violence against Indigenous women, girls, two spirt people

Treasury Board workers eyeing more than $10K average pay bump in new deal

Trudeau announces Canadian delegation for King Charles's coronation

Tokyo pushes back as Atlantic Canada rails against imports of Russian crab

What the federal workers' deal means for the future of remote work

Former Auditor General Jane MacAdam appointed as senator for PEI

CRA holding back tax refunds from people it says received pandemic benefits by mistake

5 questions swirling around forestry giant Paper Excellence ahead of grilling from MPs

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC reaches revenues sharing, land management deals with McLeod Lake Indian Band 

Border officers in Vancouver find cat in parcel from China: SPCA

Canfor reporst $142M Q1 loss compared with a profit a year ago 

A victory for this rental law in BC has Ontario politician calling for same rules 

Police believe fatal shooting in Surrey was targeted incident 

Three hurt after plane clips truck during landing, crashes at Langley airport

Nearly half of BC's ministries have been affected by fraud, mostly theft: auditor

BC skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,00 grant  

Vancouver city council plans pilot project to test car-free Gastown for pedestrians

Albertans face stark choices as election campaign ramps up

Why this Alberta election could send Canada down a bumpy road 

Danielle Smith says Coutts blockade was a 'win' because it got rid of COVID vaccine mandates 

Midnight Brawls, a baby raccoon and a police chief's letter: How the 'World's Worst McDonald's became a symbol of Downton decay

Striking government workers get 12.6% wage hike - and experts say domino effect could lead to more strikes 

What will happen to 21 vacant spaces left by Bed Bath and Beyond? A Canadian entrepreneur plans to launch a new home store called Rooms + Spaces 

Political parties need strong privacy rules, independent oversight, commissioner says 

Are federal Liberals losing touch with younger Canadians?

PM's brother denies Trudeau Foundation was involved in foreign interference 

Prime Minister's brother insists 'no possibility' of foreign interference within Trudeau Foundation

Google Canada tells Senate Bill C-18 would create unreasonable financial liability 

MPs pass law meant to curb forced labour, as critics decry its lack of teeth 

Balanced budget, electoral reform back on policy agenda for Liberals at convention 

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canada's flag at crowning of King Charles in London

Justin Trudeau says he didn't know Tory MP's family was allegedly targeted by Beijing 

CSIS must inform MPs about all threats against them, no matter how credible: Trudeau 

Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

Parliamentary Internship Programme in flux, as academics seek House involvement

Canada sanctions Iran morality police officers, prison and drone company  

Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau's words about Canada on the world stage ring hollow

Michael Chong scandal bigger than others Trudeau has faced 

Trudeau ignored warning after warning about foreign interference. Why?

When will Trudeau kick out China's diplomats attacking Canada?

Canada online news bill is 'unreasonable' Google executive says

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canada's flag at King Charle's coronation

Canada, Australia, others would remove Charles as head of state: Poll

MPs pass law meant to curb forced labour around the world 

Legislate CRA back to work

Trudeau's massive spending on Volkswagens and other things own't spur economic growth 

Trudeau has lost both sides on gun control

It's time for mask mandates to end at Ontario hospitals 

Education officials forced to back away from cop ban at schools 

Beware, the very real risks of artificial intelligence 

Beijing is attacking our democracy 

National Post

Liberals' passport redesign latest attempt to reshape Canada's symbols 

Largest PSAC-affiliated union calls on members to vote against new tentative agreement 

The UCP's quest for public amnesia over Danielle Smith's opinions and positions

Google threatens existing deals with news publishers over Bill C-18

Saskatchewan, Guilbeault clash over affordability of federal clean electricity charges 

Sacha Trudeau denies Trudeau Foundation was target of foreign influence, says Chinese donor is 'honourable' 

Trudeau Foundation so arrogant, it thought it was influencing China 

Why we may have finally reached a tipping point on Chinese interference 

Poilievre slams Trudeau as Mendicino continues to dodge questions on foreign interference 

Canada's coronation delegation announced, astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canadian flag

Canada has 'hissy fit' over some 'Buy American' incentives but has nothin to fear: US ambassador

Trudeau announces appointment of two new senators from Atlantic region 

The Liberals are right back to banning guns again 

Mass Casualty recommendations wouldn't have stopped Nova Scotia massacre, and won't stop others 

Colonialism contained 'good things as well as bad' Why can't we just accept that?

CBC's Vote Compass points toward voter oblivion 

On eve of Coronation, support for the monarchy is low, but few would bother replacing it 

Danielle Smith says she won't comment on controversial Calgary street pastor 

Trudeau orders CSIS to tell government if MPs about foreign interference families are threatened  

Defence Minister concerned about allegations over source contract on defence firm 

As the spectre of China's meddling spreads, another MP claims he is a victim 

Head of CRA union threatens to 'escalate' strike action to Liberal convention in Ottawa 

Global          

'Overdue': BC First Nations welcome Pope's hint that Vatican will return Indigenous artifacts 

BC floods: Conditions in Interior expected to deteriorate in coming days 

Mudslide closes Highway 3 in both directions between Salmo and Creston 

As wildfire season kicks off in BC, coveted night-vision helicopter goes to Alberta.  

Crews battling 60 hectare out of control fie near Fort Saint John

RCMP recruiting 'crisis' cited in report adds wrinkle to Surrey police decision

'Shock and dismay': Surrey renters receive letter from owner of 40% rent increase. 

About 2,500 litres of fuel leaked from truck in BC waters, Indigenous Guardians say

BC reaches revenue sharing, land management deals with McLeod Lake Indian Band

'Clearly gaps': Vancouver urban health centre opens in DTES to answer health care needs 

PSAC subgroup urges members to vote against tentative deal, push new talks 

King Charles coronation: Canadians urged to have 'high degree of caution' in London 

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canada's flag at King Charles coronation 

Google says it may 'assess' future news access in Canada over Bill C-18

Trudeau Foundation's China-linked donations were not interference: PM's brother

Canada 'threw a hissy fit' over US EV credits before gaining exception: envoy

Trudeau government says privacy rules shouldn't apply to federal parties 

CSIS must inform government of threats targeting MPs, families: Trudeau   

CRA strike: No hint of back to work legislation coming, union says 

Motion urging MMIWG alert system gets House of Commons backing 

Gordon Lightfoot honoured by House of Commons following musician's death 

Miscellaneous            

What's behind the 'Housing Crisis' in Canada?

One Good Deed by Danielle Smith's convicted preacher pal

Forests will save us, If we let them

BC to tackle the deadliest workplace killer

The Vancouver School Board Budget vote that wasn't 

In 'A complex coast' A Journey of the Soul 

BC accused of starving Heritage sites

Rescue mission prevents coastal disaster 

Youth are fleeing Child Welfare placements 

Meet the supportive housing workers who want to join a Union 

The RCMP finally released details about the CGL Pipeline attack