Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, June 15-16, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday-Friday, June 15-16,  2023

Canadian Wildfires 

A Federal Fleet of water bombers could help control forest fires 

BC's largest wildfire still threatens, as conditions ease elsewhere  

Residents of Quebec town evacuated 2 weeks ago because of fire to return home Sunday  

Edson wildfire excavation order lift for second time

Thousands still displaced across Canada due to wildfires, while many return home 

Ukraine/Russia War

Russia fires missiles at Kyiv as Ukraine hosts African peace mission 

Ukrainian pastor and 'Chaplains' Battalion'  brings help and hope to places the relief groups cannot go

China led development bank denies having any plans to resume working with Russian entities

Russian Foreign Ministry summons Canadian envoy over plan confiscation 

Under fire and armed with shovels, Ukrainians fight to reclaim flooded city of Kherson

Volodymyr Zelensky urges African leaders to press Vladimir Putin on release of political prisoners 

Globe and Mail

Canada's immigration system is overwhelmed with information requests. Ottawa was warned  - but did nothing 

Supreme Court of Canada rules Safe Third Country Agreement does not violated right to liberty and security 

Canada passes 40 million population milestone amid immigration push

The Safe Third Country agreement should be a wake-up call for Ottawa  

Dashcam shows semi-truck had the right of way before collision that killed 15, left six in critical condition

Massive Vancouver Island development unveiled for Jericho area

Manufacturer 3M Canada doubles down on remote work in an effort to access broader talent pool 

Ontario, federal government reach multi-billion dollar proposed treaty settlement with First Nations 

Quebec's self-inflicted immigration woes

Pierre Poilievre's latest video diatribe goes off the rails 

Pierre Poilievre needs smart appeal to big cities to become Prime Minister Erin O'Toole says

Ozempic shipments to US down by 99 percent after BC Government imposes restrictions on sales

Meet the no-hope candidates running for mayor of Toronto

The Liberal Party is in trouble at the provincial level

The mandate letter Trudeau's ministers must have received 

Federal workers vote 'overwhelmingly' in favour of agreements that ended strike: PSAC

Almost 18, 000 boxes still unopened after 50 years at National Archives. 

Canada will deploy Leopard 2 tank squadron to NATO battlegroup in Latvia 

Public Safety Minister Mendicino unable to explain why he wasn't told of Paul Bernardo transfer 

Poilievre calls for Mendicino to resign over handling of Paul Bernardo transfer 

Canada must remain engaged with China's Asian infrastructure Investment Bank 

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole steps into top role at global strategy firm 

After all the just-transition controversy, Ottawa hopes its sustainable jobs law will bring a fresh start 

Ottawa boosts Haiti sanctions, police funding during summit aimed at resolving crisis 

Surrey votes to stick with RCMP despite provincial push for municipal force 

CBC

Supreme Court upholds agreement that lets Canada send refugees back to US

As nominations get closer scrutiny, Conservatives quietly drop 'bulk membership' buys

Ontario expanding 'strong mayor' powers to cities across province  

Ottawa should consider windfall tax on grocery profits if they're found to be excessive: report

Marco Mendicino sidesteps questions about retiring Bernardo to maxim security 

Canada's population surpasses 40 million

Chong affair shows CSIS is in need of legal reform, ex-national security adviser says 

Justice Minister Lametti has lost 2 government cars to thieves in recent years

Ottawa unveils sustainable jobs plan for energy sector, says it thinks it can get Alberta to buy in

Canada risks 'permanent state of chaos' if politicians don't smarten up about social media, O'Toole says

PSAC members ratify tentative agreements 

Ottawa commits $25M to create Canada's first-ever LGBTQ entrepreneurship program

Marco Mendicion adds to the Liberal government's paper work problems 

House of Commons passes motion to permanently allow virtual attendance, voting 

Ontario the latest province to stop imprisoning migrants 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Renewable diesel refinery is first in Canada, completed in BC

99% drop in Ozempic shipments to US residents after BC introduces restrictions 

African descent advisory group feels lied to over police return to Vancouver schools 

State of emergency to be lifted in Lytton, two years after fire destroyed town

Vancouver Police Board accepts department's report on Myles Gray inquest

BC Hydro set to start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources 

BC government raises more questions over Surrey's  transition back to RCMP service 

How ground pre-treating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools 

Global Salmon farm company with BC ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan 

Unmarked graves report lays out challenges - including fighting denialism 

It's grandpas and grandmas and babas and gidos;: Community reels after collision that killed 15 in Manitoba 

Justin Trudeau's government is in trouble and needs a major change. Here are four things he could do

Canada passes 40 million population milestone amid immigration push 

House of Commons passes motion to permanently allow virtual attendance, voting 

Canada should consider legal solution to fight residential school denialism: report 

Canada will deploy Leopard 2 tank squadron to NATO battlegroup in Latvia 

Ottawa ignores plea to end Safe Third Country Agreement as Supreme Court upholds Canada-US refugee deal

Want to read news online? Google and Facebook threaten to make that a lot harder as this Federal bill is poised to become law  

'Vindication': Appeal court reinstates justice of the peace who critiqued bail system 

Senate passes long-delayed bill aimed at unblocking Canadian aid in Afghanistan 

'We are running out of time': Trudeau Liberals under fire after Star reveals slow pace of climate action 

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole steps into top role at global strategy firm 

Toronto Sun

With two more firings, CTV ends Lisa LaFlamme saga 

Time to take notice after another random-attack death on TTC

SIU clears Toronto cops after two men injured in fall from balcony 

Government agency has lots its way

Taxpayers better brace for Trudeau's two carbon taxes 

Chow sidesteps key questions in last major mayoral debate

Time for Mendicino to go with Bernardo transfer his latest debacle 

Crombie stumbles again in launching her Liberal Leadership bid 

Spending cuts must be put on table in Toronto's mayoral election

Canada's become the weakest link in NATO

Canada rolls the dice on subsidy war with US

National Post

Alberta First Nation taken to court over lack of financial disclosures 

Crown withdraws hate-crime allegation against Calgary Black Lives Matter president 

Horrible echoes of Humboldt Broncos tragedy in deadly Manitoba bus crash 

Transport truck in Manitoba crash that killed 15 had right of way over bus carrying seniors: RCMP

New Brunswick premier gets it right on gender identity in Schools

Ontario man charged with harassment after online battle over Pride protests takes bizarre turn

Safe Third Country Agreement is constitutional - probably - but hardly honourable

By-election descends into argument over who's the bigger WEF sellout 

The Liberal failure on crime has left a trail of broken victims 

Hybrid Parliament is here to stay - thanks to the Liberals and NDP 

New Brunswick Cabinet Minister quits post, blames premier and government's school gender policy 

Global          

Surrey will retain the RCMPas its police force, mayor announces

18 hospitalized after bus with 30 aboard rolls north of Prince George 

Black bear tranquilized in East Vancouver just 3 km from downtown core

BC woman upset over ICBC depreciation fee to replace stolen catalytic converter 

Port Alberni teachers 'trapped' by highway closure put in unfair position: Union 

As key highway outage drags on, Port Alberni gets creative to survive

Metro Vancouver's last drive-in movie theatre to close after 2024 season 

Myles Gray: VPD commits to inquest recommendations, critics say it's not enough 

Vancouver Police Board member resigns over rekindling of school officer liaison program

Ex-BC taxi driver a no-show in court, sentenced in absentia for 2019 hit-and-run

Ozempic prescriptions to Americans plunge 99% in BC After Nova Scotia doctor suspended 

Manitoba crash; truck had right-of-way, RCMP say 

6 remain in critical condition after deadly highway crash; Shared Health 

Ontario man accused of taking selfie with terminally ill patient, charged with harassment 

TD bank says  'issue' is causing some direct deposit delays in Canada 

Canada's population just hit the 40 million milestone 

'I'm constantly behind on bills': Canadians with disabilities hope Bill C-22 passes, addresses gaps 

Safe Third Country Agreement is constitutional, Supreme Court rules 

Canada to add 15 Leopard tanks, 130 troops to NATO battlegroup in Latvia  

Possible snap election in NB swirling over LGBTQ2 policy backlash

House of Commons adopts hybrid workplace rules permanently  

As Canada attracts temporary foreign workers, calls grow for more immigration paths 

Liberal bill that would unblock Afghan aid clears Senate, set to come law

Miscellaneous            

How BC will restore Wetlands with beavers 

Hundreds of women have nowhere to go after Transitional Housing

'Violence makes my chest tight and my eyes wide open'

RCMP removes investigators from Tribunal Witness list

We can't forget their names 

A two year strike tests hotel workers' wills

100 years after the racist Chinese Exclusion Act, new threats loom

Why Canada Needs a National Emergency Manager,ent Agency