Ottawa Observations: Saturday June 3-Monday, June 5, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturdat-Monday June 3-5,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

Russia says Ukraine is launching major attacks: Kyiv accuses Moscow of misinformation 

Cornered in Ukraine and isolated by the West, the Kremlin returns to Cuba

Trudeau and Polish PM discuss plugging the gaps in Russia sanctions ahead of NATO summit

At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine's looming fight

Globe and Mail

Wildfire activity this spring 'unprecedented' federal officials say 

Many residents evacuated from Nova Scotia wildfires allowed to return home

Fire burned through memories, pieces of history, says owner of Nova Scotia daycare

Alberta's top court reduces man's prison term after considering Indigenous ancestry 

Rogers proposes wireless access framework for Bell, Telus, Quebecor customers on TTC Subways 

What's the right number of immigrants for Canada?

Canada needs more newcomers and (much more) housing 

No longer silent more victims of sexual violence fight publication bans imposed in their names 

Prison service to review decision to transfer Paul Bernardo to medium security  

Source says daytime killing of 53 ear old man linked to Montreal Mafia 

China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, US ships, Anand says

Ford Government to press ahead with Ontario Place plans despite next Toronto mayor's views

The '15 minute city' is key to solving Canada's housing crisis 

Trans Mountain pipeline justifies federal government support 

Conservatives call for ethics review of Sabia's move to Hyde-Québec

Poilievre's Conservatives hope Manitoba by-election will rid them of Bernier 

Saudi Arabia is top export destination for Canadians arms after United States in 2022

Critics of China's growing influence ask Canada to invest in South Pacific 

Many lobbying activities going unreported under current federal rules, watchdog says

CBC

Minister says he was 'shocked' by serial killer Paul Bernardo's prison transfer - but he can't reverse it

'Appearance of bias' undermines special rapporteur's mission, Singh says

Elections Canada should start overseeing party nominations, some politicians say

'Travesty' or 'forward thinking'? Hundreds weigh in on one-click citizenship oath

Federal data forecasts grin wildfire season this summer  

Fires persist across Canada, but Blair says ' a lot of work done' to prepare for challenging season

China defends buzzing American warship, Canadian frigate in Taiwan Strait  

An 'embarrassing' gear shortage has Canadian troops in Latvia buying their own helmets 

Poland PM's visit to Canada focuses on defence co-operation 

Chines Canadians say they want acton on foreign agent registry, not lengthy public hearings 

Poilievre says Conservatives will use 'procedural tools' to block budget unless demands are met 

Federal environment minister says Alberta and Ottawa can come to terms on climate policy

Flair is Canada's worst airline when it comes to passenger complaints, federal data shows

Maxime Bernie part of group convicted of violating Saskatchewan public safety rules 

Canada to 'significantly' enhance military presence in Indo-Pacific region, Anand says

Only 2 of the MMIWG inquiry's 231 calls for Justice  are complete. Here's why that matters 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC officials push back against safe supply critics and their 'polarizing rhetoric'

Here's how much earth Canada's wildfires may scorch this year 

Rachel Notley built the Alberta NDP  into a political force. Is it time for her to move on?

Are Canadians become more MAGA American?

Pierre Poilievre îs wasting his chance to become prime minister 

Activists in Canada aim to carry torch for Hong Kong's silenced Tiananmen vigil 

A former Conservative candidate has suspicions about why his Chinese-Canadian volunteers quit. So does the Liberal who beat him

India among top actors for foreign interference in Canada: National Security Adviser 

Ottawa offers $1.5 million for security at Price parades after rise in hate crimes 

Sudan crisis: Canada to Match $5 million in donations 

Liberals accuse Tories of 'hijacking' Parliament after threatening to filibuster

Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyer 

Launch of search for graves at former Yukon residential school triggers raw emotions 

Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Paul Bernardo to medium security 

China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, US ships: Anand 

Premiers need to keep talking about the health care crisis: medical associations  

Why the Liberals are suddenly talking about 'ghost guns' - and why Conservatives say it's a cynical distraction  

Watchdog's relations with spy community 'particularly strained ' over last year 

'Travesty' or 'forward thinking'? Hundreds weigh in on one-click citizenship oath

Union gives failing grade to companies handling veterans rehabilitation contract

In attacking David Johnston, Pierre Poilievre borrows a disgraceful tactic from Donald Trump

Toronto Sun

Bernardo transfer more about soft Correctional service than killer 

Latest poll puts Trudeau in lead but he shouldn't be smiling

Serial killer Paul Bernardo is on the move. Who is this animal?

Ontario Place plans will go ahead regardless of who is Toronto mayor: Calandra 

As Toronto's safe streets are set ablaze,  those running for mayor attend  barbecues and pose for selfies  

Speak out against Liberals or live with the consequences 

On climate change, plastic is ofter better than paper 

As Crosstown debacle continues, Mulroney may be on the way out

Trudeau government can't get story straight on China meddling 

Metrolinx, Ford's office delay release of key Crosslinx info 

Singh failing Canadians by propping up Federal Liberals 

We're paying money for nothing to 'fight' climate change

When provincial Liberals rule Queen's Park, federal Tories dominate Ottawa -- and vice versa

Another military procurement fiasco 

Huffing and Puffing over smoke signals 

Standing on guard for the rights of murderers 

National Post

Even Marco Mendicino understands that Paul Bernardo doesn't belong in medium-security prison 

Married people accumulated. more wealth than unmarrieds - except in Quebec  

Canada preparing for 'unprecedented' wildfire season, forecasts suggest 

Poilievre promises to delay Liberal budget from passing

Poilievre referenced one of Ottawa's most insidious rumours about Trudeau 

Prison service to review decision to transfer Paul Bernardo to medium security 

Outrage grows over Paul Bernard's transfer to 'open campus' prison

Mafia leader Francesco (Chit) Del Basso gunned down in West Island, Montreal

Danielle Smith could govern Alberta for a 'very, very long time'

Toronto school board shuns merit in the name of equity 

There's a treatment for Quebec's linguistic paranoia, but Ottawa is thwarting it 

'Noses in fingers out' - How Danielle Smith could transform health care 

A huge breakthrough in dementia prevention or a glitch in the matrix?

From power to powerless: The high costs of a political life 

Privacy commissioner finds COVID-19 programs largely protected privacy rights 

Health minister's request triggered internal meltdown at Canada's drug price regulator, documents show 

'I won't bend': MP Jenny Kwan says she won't allow China to erase history 

Global          

47 municipalities revealed to be on BC"s housing  'naughty list'

Hydromorphone playing no 'significan't role in toxic drug deaths: BC Coroner 

Daschcam video shows semi crossing double yellow line to pass on Highway 5

Here's now to prepare for 'mini heat wave' in parts of BC this week 

1-day Surrey retail theft blitz nets $5K in stolen goods, 26 arrests

BC wildfire crews o high alert and summer is still weeks away 

Kelowna City Hall to fly flags at half mast to pay tribute to community builder

Growing fire burning west of Peachalnd getting attention of BC Wildfire crews

Wildfire crews battling fire new Lions Bay

Candlelight vigil for Madison Scott in Vanderhoof attended by 2,000 people 

'I got slapped, I blacked out': Teen girl swarmed, attacked as other filmed 

Renewed appeal for tips in killing of 17 wld horses in BC Interior 

As Canadian, allied ships sail to new missions, tensions over Taiwan remain

US releases video of 'unsafe' manoeuvre by Chinese warship in Taiwan Strait 

China nearly hitting US warship is 'clearly provocative': ex-navy head

Chinese warship nearly hits US destroyer in Taiwan Strait during joint Canada-US mission 

Paul Bernardo's transfer to medium-security prison will be reviewed, minister says 

Tenants opposed to above-ground rent increase go on rent strike, withhold payments  

Conservatives threaten delay to federal budget with 900 proposed amendments 

Quebec wildfires: How 150 raging blazes are leading to smog warnings for province

David Johnston will testify before Parliamentary committee as resignation calls continue 

Spy watchdog's relations with intelligence agencies 'challenging': Memo

New rehab contract for veterans given failing grade by union. Why?

Health care should remain top priority for premiers amid ER crunch: groups 

Why Danielle Smith says she will try 'persuading' Trudeau on climate goals 

Singh says NDP won't trigger election over Johnston, interference. Why?

'I will not bend': BC MP Jenny Kwan says she won't allow China to erase history 

Want English services in Quebec? Prepare to attest  in 'good faith' that you qualify

Miscellaneous            

Why aren't people fighting to become MLAs?

The lie of a cleaner Oilsands 

The Income Gap and 'Deaths of Despair' among the young 

What Climate Disaster Survivors need to head they minds