Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 27-28, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  TuesdayWednesday, June 27-28,  2023

Canadian Wildfires 

Wildfire smoke affecting millions of Canadians expected to linger for at least 2 days 

Donnie Creek wildfire now larger than PEI

Wildfire above Highway 99 in West Vancouver now 'held' after route closed Monday

Wildfire smoke makes Toronto's air quality worst in the world 

'Unsafe to be outdoors': Wildfire smoke sparks air quality alerts for millions in Canada, US

Smoke impacts from Canada wildfires hit US Black, poor communities harder 

Ukraine/Russia War

Where are Russia's top Generals? Rumours swirl after mercenary mutiny

At least 11 killed in Russian missile attack on popular meeting place for Canadian volunteers in Ukraine 

Will defeat in Ukraine hasten Putin's end, or could it be the other way around?

What the aborted mutiny in Russia says about Putin's long war strategy in Ukraine 

No sign of top Russian generals since failed mutiny by Wagner Group 

Russian missile hit Ukrainian restaurant in the 'blink of an eye' says survivor

Can Russia be forced to pay for rebuild of Ukraine?

Top Russian general was sympathetic to Wagner revolt: US officials 

Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Prigozhin during Wagner revolt, Lukashenko says

As Wagner boss walks free after revolt, Russia continues crackdown on critics 

Globe and Mail

RoseAnne Archibald ousted as Assembly of First Nations national chief 

Ship carrying debris from Titan submersible returns to Newfoundland port 

US Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in wreckage of Titan submersible 

The Titan submersible was a tragic tourist trap for the wealthy 

Three people stabbed during class at University of Waterloo

Rogers cutting jobs as it integrates with Shaw

Justin Trudeau resists calls to help bail out Toronto, calls on provinces to 'step up'

Canada urged to buy new submarines capable of operating in the Arctic 

Canadian Pacific Kansas City unveils plans for new rail network

The global economy and financial system must brace for the coming storm

Poilievre seizes the moment on Atlantic Canada carbon tax fears 

Justin Trudeau criticizes tech giants as heritage minister makes bid to keep Google on board over Bill C-18

Indian government complained to Ottawa about safety of diplomatic premises after Sikh protest

Dental care to cost $3 billion less than budgeted, so long as province's don't drop coverage, PBO says

Trudeau announces child-care infrastructure funding to build more spaces

Rodriguez still optimistic of C-18 deals with tech giants but they are 'not above the law'

More newsroom resources on the table should Meta, Google block local news, Heritage Minister says

Government review of McKinsey contracts finds no evidence of political interference 

Future federal infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account  

Western Premiers urge bail reform, more funding 

CBC

RoseAnne Archibald ousted as Assembly of First Nations national chief

Ottawa tells provinces how much money they're getting to build new child care spaces 

Canadian born family doctor struggles to come home through a wall of red tape 

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

Dental care to cost $3B less than budgeted unless provinces drop coverage, PBO says

As Canada grapples with a doctor shortage, Ottawa announces immigration stream for health workers 

Canada banning cosmetic testing on animals 

Meta spokesperson says it's not negotiating with federal government over online news law

Federal lobbying hit a record high last fiscal year, industry watchdog says

US State Department clears Canada to purchase Poseidon surveillance aircraft 

Poilievre tells Trudeau to 'butt out' of New Brunswick's policy on LGBTQ students 

Senators call on feds to bring Indigenous communities into Arctic security training 

Provinces and territories sign on to Ottawa's national climate adaptation strategy

Canada to launch 'digital Nomad strategy' other measures to woo international talent 

Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

'Presumed human remains' found at titan debris site, says US Coast Guard 

Provincial by-elections in Toronto and Ottawa ridings set for July 27

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments  

British Columbia's 7,200 port workers ready to walk off the job for better pay

Eby 'profoundly worried' as BC Port union issues strike notice covering 7,400 staff  

Vancouver Chinatown condo project is approved after years of controversy 

$500M fun in BC to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable 

BC agrees to delay ending immigration detention in correctional centres 

Western Premiers disappointed by delay to federal bail reform on repeat offenders 

Toronto Star owner in talks to merge with Postmedia

Lenders now seeing 60-, 70-, even 90-year mortgages as Canadians struggle with rocking interest rates

Pierre Poilievre calls this 'crazy' - but has Justin Trudeau stumbled on the future of politics in Canada?

Pierre Poilievre says Canadians will pay way more for gas. The Trudeau government says not so fast 

RoseAnne Archibald voted out as Assembly of First Nations National chief

Antitrust experts say Competition Bureau unlikely to oppose NordStar-Postmedia merger 

Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

Why Jagmeet Singh's NDP thinks Olivia Chow holds the key for capturing Toronto  

Canada will eliminate extreme heat deaths, Trudeau government says as it sets new goals to fight climate change 

A tale of two Manitoba towns is the story of Canada

Toronto Sun

3 rushed to hospital after gender issues classroom stabbings at University of Waterloo: Report 

Chow promises gridlock at City Hall over tearing down Gardiner 

Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in wreckage of Titan submersible

Why the US, unlike Canada, rejects a national carbon tax

Foreign Affairs a disaster under Trudeau: Canada not respected not he world stage: Gunter 

Trudeau's Second Carbon Tax: Clean Fuel Regulations begin on Canada Day

Trudeau blasts opposition while calling for buy-in on inquiry 

Having friends across the aisle good for politicians and constituents 

Olivia Chow's listening tour starts now

Chow goes to city hall to listen, promises to work with Ford 

Toronto Mayor's victory will hurt Canada

Chow, Gong and Chris Sky, Toronto mayor's race by the numbers  

Sorry to disappoint but Ford and Chow won't be fighting

Let the truth speak for itself

Adapting to climate change is common sense 

National Post

Postmedia, Toronto Star owner in merger talks 

'Presumed human remains' found in wreckage of Titan submersible, US Coast Guard says 

US sale to Canada of new Boeing Surveillance planes will support American military, Congress told 

Canada has little but words to back up its Arctic sovereignty claims 

Lack of resources hurting Canada's Arctic defence, says Senate report 

Ottawa's tech-talent drive finally put some economic elbows up

All Trudeau had to do was stay on script on Russia. Guess what happened 

Olivia Chow's plan to cut the cost of living by taking more of your money 

Two years later, families of Afghan interpreters still waiting to come to Canada  

Federal minister Dominic LeBlanc calls changes to NB's gender school policy a 'mistake'

Two years after Lytton burned to the ground, residents, businesses, village file lawsuits 

Freedom is the reason Canada must be cherished, not cancelled 

Supposedly nothing-to-hide Trudeau Liberals are hiding more details on foreign interference  

BC Port union issues 72 hour strike notice affecting more than 7,00 workers  

Trudeau accuses Meta of abandoning democratic 'responsibility' for walking away from Online News Act 

DND accused of ignoring access to information legal requiem's for release of records 

Global          

RCMP fatally shoot man in Hope hospital following highway crash

Cargo loaders at BC's ports issue 72 hour strike notice

Kidnapping depletes Port Moody's police major incident reserve fund with $339K bill 

16 year old girl separated from group, missing after hike in BC's Golden Ears park 

Threatened BC Gurdwaras Council representative in hiding questions police communication  

BC Ferries loses ship to repairs, long weekend sailings will be impacted  

'We're not going to allow it in our city': Port Coquitlam bans open drug use in public  

Newly-installed Saanich Pride crosswalk defaced with black paint 

BC launching new appointment portal for patients and prescribing pharmacists 

Rising cost, demand spurs call for review of BC's assisted-living regulations 

10 German Shepherd puppies stolen from Nanaimo home 

BC opens $500M fund to help non profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable 

Hells Angels lose bid to block sale of seized BC clubhouses 

'Municipalities need to take leadership': 500 black bears killed in 2022

'Presumed human remains' recovered with Titan submersible debris 

U Waterloo stabbing sends 2 students, gender studies professor to hospital 

RoseAnne Archibald removed as Assembly of First Nations national chief in Vote 

As oil prices dip, critics warn Alberta could lose its budget surplus 

'That's too many' : Halifax Regional Police lose 30 members in six months 

US court rules CBC must face defamation lawsuit by WE Charity 

Miscellaneous            

BC's Safe Refuges for Women Face a Terrible Choice 

Chinatown Condos a Go After years of protest 

Please Advise: Is Kevin Falcon Toast?

'We didn't treat it as a park.That was our home'

How to support Trans Youth in BC

Can Kevin Falcon curve BC United's Byelection Failures 

Education gave birth to our Democracy. Will it protect it?

The Social Housing Tenants fighting for renter protections