Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, June 10-12, 2033

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday-Monday, June 10-12,  2023

Canadian Wildfires 

At 47,000 square kilometres burned, wildfire season now worst in 21st century 

Is Eastern Canada doomed to follow the West into harsher wildfire seasons?

Operation WildFireSat set to change how we track Canadian wildfires and smoke 

The new reality of a country on fire

'Worst wildfire season': Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West 

Evacuation for hundreds more properties as winds fan massive northeast BC wildfire 

Shifting winds, cooler temperatures helping firefighters at Tumbler Ridge 

Ukraine claims recapture of seven villages in early stages of counteroffensive 

Canada makes international headlines as wildfires cause poor air quality 

Ontario,  Quebec wildfire efforts unlikely to be helped by rainy weather 

BC communities remain on edge as massive wildfires continue to burn

Wildfire sparked near West Kelowna provincial park under control 

Wind still blowing away from Tumbler Ridge, crews working hard on fire guard 

Wildfire growing upslope away from Highway 4 on Vancouver Island 

Ukraine/Russia War

Ukraine says it has liberated several villages as counteroffensive  against Russia gathers pace 

By supporting press freedom, Trudeau reaffirms Canada's historic role in Ukraine 

Permanent refuge for some Ukrainians who fled to Canada may be politically fraught 

Trudeau visits Kyiv in gesture of support

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms counteroffensive against Russia is taking place

Trudeau commits $500M more in military aid during surprise visits to Kyiv

Families of Paul Bernardo's victims demand killers return to maximum security 

The world watches as Canada moves to seize a Russian cargo jet for Ukraine 

Ukraine knocks - again - on NATO's door. Who will answer?

Take action on Russian seizures, plane and simple 

Crime is up in Toronto, here's why Olivia Chow isn't the answer 

Why is Canada seizing a Russian cargo plane? Here's what to know 

Ukraine dam blast 'probably a war crime,' but not clear cut. Here's why 

Globe and Mail

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown resigns before start of inquiry into alleged harassment  

Opposition leaders yet to meet about setting terms of possible public inquiry,  Singh says

Opposition parties vow to cooperate with government on naming judge for public inquiry into Chinese interference 

The Liberal government's handling of foreign interference will go down as one of its most discreditable legacies

How the Liberals managed a crisis into a fiasco 

Alberta's refusal to share FOI data highlights gaps in access to information 

Erin O'Toole delivers final speech in Parliament  

Erin O'Toole leaves the House with a warning about division for Trudeau, Poilievre and his own party

Lawyer for former Alberta cabinet minister says law society has no jurisdiction 

Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan restructures real estate division, announces head of Cadillac Fairview

Senators criticize Ottawa for jamming Criminal Code, elections law changes in budget bill

BC family donates $20 million to transform addiction treatment in Vancouver 

With new anti-theft stores, companies are stepping in where governments are missing 

The David Johnston mess is Justin Trudeau's responsibility 

We won the right to equal marriage 20 years ago, but that doesn't mean we can be complement  

Bank of Canada gets blame for global market volatility   

Mining the Arctic's critical minerals is vital for Canada's sovereignty, Northern prosperity 

Ottawa open to public inquiry to foreign interference, says Domenic LeBlanc

CBC

Russell Brown steps down from Supreme Court, halting probe into misconduct claim  

Canada, Netherlands take Syria to International Court of Justice over torture claims 

Poilievre says he will work with other opposition parties to shape potential public inquiry 

How rising prices are taking bit out of school food programs

New federal federal fuel regulations are coming soon - here's what you can expect 

Conservative MP says justice minister threatened his professional reputation in an email

LeBlanc challenges opposition to suggest Johnston replacement, leaves door open to public inquiry 

O'Toole calls on MPs to reject 'performance politics' in final House speech

Pierre Poilievre keeps trashing Justin Trudeau's climate plan. But where is his - and does it even matter?

I was wrong about Stellantis government subsidy and here's why 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Stamp honours First Nations leader George Manuel, whose work spanned globe 

Vancouver Chinatown condo project hearing resumes with nearly 100 wanting to speak

Police seek witnesses after BC high school teacher charged with sexual assault 

Chilliwack gets Indigenous Justice Centre to help break incarceration cycle, says Eby

BC port cargo loaders approve strike, but talks continue with maritime employers 

US border towns still wait on buyers from BC as Vancouver shopping bus vanish 

Pierre Poilievre keeps trashing Justin Trudeau's climate plan. But where is his - and does it even matter?

I listened to all four hours of Pierre Poilievre's fake filibuster. Here are 7thins I learned 

This pound of butter costs nearly $10 at Loblaws. Why so expensive? It's complicated ... 

Trudeau's government wants opposition parties to create their own public inquiry? Good luck with that

Our safe places suddenly feel unsafe. Here's why Canada's politicians are making it worse 

I was wrong about Stellantis government subsidy and here's why 

Senators fear delay, prejudice in carveouts to allow Afghan aid, as House passes bill

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown retires early, ending probe into alleged drunk and obnoxious behaviour 

Opposition leaders yet to meet about setting terms of possible public inquiry: Jagmeet Singh 

No concerns raised at time of Beijing-linked donation: former Trudeau Foundation head 

Richer countries like Canada must deliver proactive aid: head of UN rural Food agency 

Liberal government leaves door open for public inquiry on foreign interference 

Public inquiry into election foreign interference back on the table after David Johnston's resignation

Tories to work with NDP, Bloc to set terms on potential foreign interference inquiry  

Left-leaning Mexico seeks closer Canada ties in labour and business amid mining spat 

Richer countries like Canada must deliver proactive aid: head of UN rural food agency 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau Liberals play partisan games amid calls for inquiry 

O'Toole takes aim at 'performance politics' in final Commons address

Time to stand up to web giant and save local news

Higher interest rates the price of government inflation 

Feds fail to do anything about inflation 

Liberal inflationary policies hurting Canadians 

Trudeau's arrogance leaves reputation in tatters 

Canada's infant formula embarrassment and the untapped milk reservoir 

Virtual Parliament says a bad example  

Stop stalling, it's time for a public inquiry  

Paying the price of government spending 

National Post

Russell Brown quits, condemning Canada to Trudeau's activist Supreme Court 

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown resigns amid probe into altercation, citing 'strain' and length of investigation 

Johnson affair serves Liberals another hard lesson in the dangers of patronage  

Danielle Smith won't sing the climate change tune, for good reason 

Social media starting to 'tear down' Canada's democracy, O'Toole warns in final Commons address

'Absurd' to think Chinese donation had influence on government; ex-Trudeau Foundation CEO

Afghan aid bill passed by House, but Senators concerned over delays, impartiality of enforcement 

Justin Trudeau dismisses parental rights as 'far right' 

Opposition parties warn Trudeau against delay, demand public inquiry on foreign interference 

Time to stand up to web giants and save local news 

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown a victim of social media manipulation

The progressive left discards Muslims as un-Canadian

Johnston's resignation leaves Trudeau with few options but a full inquiry not foreign interference  

Canada's great addictive-drug giveaway experiment somehow goes awry

Cash-strapped Canadian Armed Forces 'tenuous', veteran soldier says

Liberal government leaves door open for public inquiry on foreign interference 

Global          

BC company warns Instagram users after announce hacked for ransom

Woman chased, attacked by cougar on the Sunshine Coast

Controversial Chinatown condo project back at Vancouver City Hall 

BC cross border shoppers slow to return to Washington state businesses 

Former North Vancouver teacher charged with sex assault involving student 

Unionized BC Port Workers got 99% in favour of strike mandate 

Slim pickings as Vancouver's Nordstrom prepares for final day of sales Tuesday 

New Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack will help break incarceration cycle: Eby

BC town sees 35% surge in property tax bill 

Italian Day on the Drive returns after 3 years alone with long-time performer 

Vancouver mayor Ken Smi talks public safety, homelessness as the city gets tardy to host FIFA 2026

City of Vancouver set to decide future of 105 Keefer development proposal in Chinatown 

Family of BC man killed by toxic drug donates $20M for treatment program 

NB premier 'doubling down' on LGBTQ2 policy changes in Trudeau social media attack

Rate cuts could come by June 2024 -  but government spending will play a role: CIBC

Seek debate, not division Erin O'Toole urges in final House of Commons speech

First Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government honoured with a stamp: Canada Post

Russell Brown, Supreme Court of Canada justice, retiring amid conduct review

After 185 years, Quebec Patriot gets his wish with crosses from New Zealand shipwreck 

Major NATO air defence exercise underway in Germany amid tensions with Russia 

House sends bill that would unblock Afghan aid to Senate, which has concerns 

Miscellaneous            

Why this is Calgary's last Conservative Government 

Danielle Smith's alarming new cabinet 

How to clean our minds of 'Brain Smoke' 

Inside the long , strange Labour battle by BC Actors