Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 6-7, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday June 6-7,  2023

Ukraine/Russia War

Thousands displaced in Kherson after Nova Kakhovka dam bursts and Ukrainians, Russians blame each other 

Ukraine calls Russia a 'terrorist state' at World Court hearing  

Ukrainian dam destroyed, thousands evacuated due to flooding

Ukraine rushes drinking water to flooded areas a environmental damage mounts from dam break 

NATO allies prepare unprecedented air deployment exercise over Europe in show of force to Russia 

Ukraine dam collapse forces hundreds to flee home as floodwaters keep rising 

Globe and Mail

Smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec, blanket Ontario, northeastern US

Quebec's wildfire season already the worst on record 

Majority of Canadians want public inquiry into Chinese state interference bin this country's politics 

David Johnston says China interference findings may been based on incomplete intelligence 

Bank of Canada hikes rates by a quarter point amid stubbornly high inflation, resilient economy

Higher interest rates are coming for variable and fixed-rate mortgage borrowers 

Quebec gallery director and curator Jean-Francois Belisle to lead National Gallery

Indigenous leaders pitch top federal officials loan-guarantee plan to get major resource projects built 

The Bank of Canada rediscovers good old-fashioned 'excess demand'

BC's drug decriminalization experiment is off to a disastrous start 

Adult kids are spending thousands a year to support parents who didn't save enough for retirement 

Minister challenges senators to stand up to giants on Bill C-18, as PM accuses them of 'bullying tactics'  

Senate changes to judicial oversight bill contrary to bill's goal, Lametti's office says

David Johnston's testimony raises more questions about his report on foreign interference 

'Noah's Law' tightening tracking of sex offenders tabled after murder of 16 month old boy

David Johnston's lead counsel on foreign interference probe attended Trudeau fundraiser in 2021

Indigenous artifacts found near Ottawa give clues to settlement dating back 10,000 years 

Ottawa give updated deal to federal union that signed agreement before PSAC strike 

CBC

Poilievre accuses Liberals of leading the country into 'financial crisis' vows to filibuster budget  

Bank of Canada hikes interest rate again. - and there may be more to come

Johnston disputes claims of bias despite enlisting help from experts wth Liberal, NDP ties

LeBlanc says he'll consult intelligence as he examines a possible path back to caucus for Han Dong

David Johnston says he never reached out to MP Han Dong before clearing him in foreign interference report 

Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Goole over online news bill 

Intel breakdowns and 'black holes': How foreign interference became a political flashpoint  

Federal Government presents Windsor EV battery plant offer to Stellantis and LG

Diaspora groups join calls for public inquiry on foreign interference 

Conservatives introduce legislation to strengthen monitoring of registered sex offenders

RCMP union tells Ottawa to stop making Mounties investigate colleagues 

Parliament fiddles while Canada burns 

Ottawa looking at options for a national disaster response agency as wildfires rage 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC First Nation buys back 140 year old robe, paying almost $00,000 to bring it home 

Patients, staff struggle over 'chronic issues' at Surrey Hospital, minster 

Logging truck failure set off crash that killed 3 in Cranbrook: RCMP

Industry, conservationists welcome Ottawa's delay on BC Salmon farm transition plan  

BC Ferries drops all-you-can-eat buffets from voyage; launches customer survey 

Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in BC

The attack by Pierre Poilievre and others on safe supply will cost us lives 

'The students are victims': Stop deporting Indian students caught in fake admissions letter scandal, parliamentary committee urges CBSA

Homeowners renting out their property has gone to the dogs 

Canada expands its list of 'visa-free' countries: 'This is a sea change in the way that we do travel'

Paul Bernardo does not deserve any deliverance 

Optimism in transferring Paul Bernardo is galling 

Analyst worried as union for 7,000 plus BC Port workers hold strike vote

Senate changes to judicial oversight bill contrary to bills' goal: Lametti's office

Melanie Joly pledges foreign-service reboot in which diplomats better rasp languages, topics 

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage 

As wildfires rage across Canada, debates about anything but dominate Parliament 

Canadians want revenge on Paul Bernardo, but that's not how prison works: ex-official

Quebec expands law for doctor-assisted death, permits early requests for procedure 

Canadian smoke bathes US: climate change 'only getting worse' says White House

More evacuations in Quebec as record braking fires continue to burn 

Global News says its reporting on MP Han Dong was result of detailed investigation 

Supported of slain mining activist take case against Canada to international body 

Doug Ford calls for ouster, Pierre Poilievre decries Liberal response to Paul Bernard prison transfer 

David Johnston's in damage control mode - and it's not working 

Toronto Sun

Toronto Zoo hours, city services altered due to wildfire smoke

Cops suspect arson caused wildfire in at least one part of Quebec 

Trudeau's failure to appoint judges could let criminals off the hook 

Premier shows emotions matter in politics by blasting Bernardo decision

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in world as wildfires rage 

Canadian special forces to lease new surveillance planes, but details shrouded in secrecy

Keep culture wars out of public schools 

Housing affordability to take another hit with latest interest rate hike 

On foreign interference Johnston's the sideshow, Trudeau's the problem  

Liberals embarrass our military: Canadian Soldiers short of gear

Guilbeault plays absurd blame game: Attacks Conservatives, but not China on climate change 

MS-13: From El Salvador to your neighbourhood 

Johnston clears himself of conflict of interest 

National Post

Unhinged teacher tells Muslim to support Pride or' you can't be Canadian'

'You don't belong here': Canadian teacher lambastes Muslim student for eschewing Pride

Canadian banks raise prime rate to 6.95% after Bank of Canada hike

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfire rage 

Governor General wants to help both sides in Manitoba statue debate understand each other 

Trudeau says federal government looking at new ways to respond to fires, floods 

Pierre Poilievre set to break a record as he speaks for hours in House to block budget 

Here's the report on Chinese interference that Johnston should have written

Melanie Joly says rules-based system is 'cracking,' launches major overhaul of Global Affairs Canada

Ontario man charged in death of Montreal Mafia leaders' daughter in law

Blair says Canada has 'adequate resources' for wildfires following House emergency debate 

Sex harassment case involving Trudeau Foundation should be heard in Newfoundland, lawyer says

Internal docs suggest Trudeau wants China blocked from Pacific Rim trade deal 

Global          

'Things re going to get worse before they get better' warns BC ER doctor

Highway 4 wildfire closure putting 'pressure on the community' BC mayor says 

'Aggressive' human caused wildfire near Harrison Lake grows to 800 hectares  

Residents urged to take precautions as wildfire smoke comprises air quality in parts of BC

Fraser Valley wildfires prompt air quality advisory for Lower Mainland 

How Indigenous knowledge can give BC an edge during wildfire season 

Campfire bans to take effect in most of BC Thursday

Prices for Okanagan real estate continue to fall while supply increases 

Surrey mayor says goal is to address police future 'this month'

Court scuttles class-acton over TransLink data breach, ruling reveals new details 

Font gives fresh look to BC Indigenous languages while working on reconciliation   

BC Health Minster promises expansion to Surrey Memorial Hospital

'Hands off our homes': Protesters interpret Vancouver housing announcement 

Surrey mom calls out lack of rec centre programming for kids with special needs 

Canada's wildfires to get more US aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

Heat dome settling over Alberta triggers weather warnings, electric grid alert 

Canada is burning. A look at the wildfires blazing across the nation 

The Bank of Canada's key rate rose again. Why another hike in July 'looks likely'

Irving Oil considers selling business, company launches strategic review

'Don't put your life in danger': Quebec premier makes plea as wildfires rage on

Prison transfer not about revenge, former official says after Bernardo moved

Here's why Joly says Canada's foreign service needs a reboot 

Miscellaneous            

Striking bus drivers try to force BC Transit to the table 

How many students can be we expect at Vancouver Schools?

What if Alberta voting wasn't first past the post?

RCMP Officers plead not guilty in the death of Dale Culver

How to unbuild an urban Island 

BC Pharmacists can now deal with basic ailments and contraception 

'It's like you could feel moss growing on your teeth'

RCMP officer testifies about mistakes in Burns Lake investigation 

For these First Nations students, the future is horses 

On growing up mixed race and where we're really from 

Three years later, no justice for Chantel Moore