Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 20-21, 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 20-21,  2023

Canadian Wildfires 

NDP, fire chiefs urge government to boost volunteer firefighter tax credit 

Canadian military to end Alberta wildfire deployment after 6 weeks

'I never saw either end of the fire': BC 's largest ever wildfire may burn until winter

Would bigger volunteer firefighter tax credit boost recruits? 'We can't wait"

'Extremely challenging'  work underway to partially reopen Highway 4 this weekend: Ministry

Ukraine/Russia War

Canada, others announce new aid for Ukraine at international conference  

Ukraine offensive 'slower than desired' Zelenskhy says

Canada urged to set up trust fund to distribute seized Russian assets to Ukraine 

Russia says it downed drones outside Moscow, suspects it was attack by Ukraine 

Globe and Mail

Canadian aircraft detects noises underwater in search for Titanic submersible 

Experts had concerns about OceanGate's Titanic submersible for years 

Canada must do all it can to rescue the missing Titanic submersible - no matter the cost

Proposed legislation would grant Métis self-governing status, power to negotiate with Ottawa

Climate fight enters kitchens as restaurants ponder switch from gas stoves to induction cooktops 

Grupo Bimbo's Canada Bread to pay $50 Million fine in bread price-fixing settlement 

Opposition MPs united in call for overhaul of access to information system

Bank of Canada to gauge need for further rate hikes based on new economic data, minutes show  

Defence Department confirms two RCAF members killed in military helicopter crash near Petawawa

Police say fiery collision on 401 highway near Pickering leaves two dead, shuts down traffic 

Trudeau's next Supreme Court appointment could have disastrous consequences for national unity 

Canada's outdate banking and payments system costs consumers greatly 

Signs suggest the Bank of Canada may deliver another rate hike in July 

If CRA can chase repayment from low-income Canadians, it can audit corporations, too 

Conservative MPs furious after e-mails show federal officials worked on ways not to answer their questions

Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation

Parliament adjourns two days early for summer amid growing talk of cabinet shuffle 

Corrections commissioner never discussed Bernardo prison transfer with me, Mendicino says

LeBlanc says plans for new infrastructure funding program on track for the fall 

MPs to break for the summer amid negotiations on inquiry into interference 

Bill C-11 risks becoming 'a solution searching for a problem' 

Canada's other health care crisis: Costs are on a vicious spiral - a looming economic mess  

Brian Mulroney praises Trudeau's leadership, omits any mention of Poilievre

PM full of praise for predecessor Brian Mulroney 

Conservative winds in two by-elections show Poilievre's efforts to win back PPC voters may be working

Nomination process begins to replace ex Supreme Court Justice Russel Brown

Brian Mulroney and Justin Trudeau: A Conservative-Liberal love-in like no other  

The Conservatives protect their right flank, at the cost of losing the centre 

On the road to Whistler, politicians can learn a lesson on how to make Canada more resilient 

CBC

Could the Titan be on the ocean surface - and the questions about the missing submersible

Still no sign of missing submersible, with search focusing on area sounds were heard 

Marine group says 10 subs in the world can dive to Titanic depths. Titan is the only one not certified 

Industry groups have raised safety concerns about missing sub operator before 

Conservatives claim Liberal campaign in Oxford by-election was 'racist'

Village of Lytton takes rail companies, Transport Canada to court over 2021 fire 

Corrections Commissioner never mentioned Bernardo transfer over months of conversations;  Mediciono

City of Barrie backs down on plan to ban giving food to homeless people on its property 

Russian-aligned hackers are looking to disrupt Canada's entry sector, intelligence agency warns 

Why totem poles were never meant to be in museums

Canada Bread agrees to $50M fine for role in bread price-fixing scandal 

Justin Trudeau is preparing a summer cabinet shuffle - and all eyes are on Mendicino  

Government hints news about a possible public inquiry into foreign interference coming soon 

These by-election results suggest the next federal election is up for grabs 

Canadian oil production could peak as early as 2026 in net-zero future, energy regulator says 

Canada getting no 'tangible benefit' from membership in Asian infrastructure bank: former executive 

Liberals, Conservatives take 2 seats apiece in 4 federal by-elections  

Liberals table bill meant to make transportation sector more efficient 

CBSA thought he might be a Chinese spy. A federal judge called the intelligence 'dubious'

Brian Mulroney defends Trudeau, says Parliament Hill gripped by  'trash, rumours, gossip'

Members killed in military helicopter crash near Garrison Petawawa, PM says

Toronto/Vancouver Stewwear

Unifor announces union drive for Amazon workers in Metro Vancouver  

Telus and Aussie EV Charger Jolt to build up to 5,000 charging stations across Canada 

Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park 

Two dead, two injured in crash of small plane on Vancouver Island 

BC launches $20M flood mitigation fund for the Fraser Valley 

Titanic submarine search: 'Banging noises' dangle hope, but for how long?

The Titanic's dangers: What it's like getting snagged at a depth of 3,800 metres 

Details on new federal infrastructure funding expected this fall: LeBlanc

'Overlooked and ignored': This demographic has the highest rate of poverty in the country 

Justin Trudeau will be remembered for his 'leadership' - not 'the trash and the rumours,' Brian Mulroney says 

LCBO anti-theft  device allegedly tracked stolen whisky to veteran Toronto cop's home

Canada Bread pleads guilty in bread price-fixing scandal, will pay record $50 million fine

Ana Bailão is the best choice to lead Toronto

Is Pierre Poilievre's divisive approach coming up short with voters?

MP files 'official grievance' with Speaker over Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on tour 

Here's what our Supreme Court got right about irregular migration 

This former boxer survived the Parliament Hill attack. Now, after a standing ovation from MPs, she's saying goodbye 

Former Mayor John Tory endorses Ana Bailão in Toronto Mayoral race 

Bloc leaders optimistic Justin Trudeau will call public inquiry into foreign interference 

'Frustrated' commissioner says loopholes allow ex-officials to lobby for corporations

Affordable housing should be first priority for Toronto's next Mayor 

Strong mayor powers are bad for local democracy

Toronto Sun

Jordan Peterson claims he's being muzzled by College of Psychologists 

John Tory endorses Bailão to save us from the mess he created

Barrie backs off on homeless aid bylaw, outreach program to move 

Justice official charging Bernardo victims for court costs 'shameful' 

Fiery explosive crash on Highway 401 in Pickering kills two truckers 

Hey, school boards, leave the kids alone 

Canadians paying price for Trudeua's carbon-tax failure

Will Chow raise your taxes to the moon and back? She won't say

Will Olivia Chow become mayor? Hang on to your wallet if she does!

A Conservative campaigner the Liberals can love 

How do you spell reconciliation? AIOC

Poilievre needs to ignore by-election results and get job done

Maxed Out! Time for Bernier to call it quits

Mendicino must resign over Bernardo prison transfer fiasco 

Governor General flies high on our dollars

Disband the RCMP and replace it with another police force

RCMPs utter incompetence lead to claims of SNC investigation  

Liberals, Conservatives fight to a draw 

National Post

Still 'speculative' whether banging noises are sins of life 

Outlook is bleak for passengers on the Titan even if searchers locate vessel

Why is the crew bolted inside the Titan? And other answers about the missing Titanic sub

High level meeting brings glimmer of hope for Alberta-Ottawa emission deal 

Trudeau's celebrity studded trip to NYC summit cost $61K in hotels: documents 

Pierre Poilievre: Yes Justin Trudeau deserves blame for sky-high housing cost 

Federal government released UNDRIP action plan despite calls for more consultation 

Regulate use of facial recognition, civil liberties group urges government 

Brian Mulroney offers effusive praise for 'historic leadership' of Justin Trudeau   

RCMP admits it wrongly denied releasing records, claiming it was still investigating Liberals' SNC-Lavalin affair 

MPs to start summer break as deal on foreign interference public inquiry appears close

Manitoba bus crash death toll rises to 16 as women passenger dies in hospital

Liberals responsible for Bernardo's downgrade to medium security 

Liberal anti-business agenda tanks Canadian productivity 

Grade inflation kneecapped Ontario students looking to go on to higher education

Trudeau's former top public servant, now senator, warns Senate not to oppose elected government 

'What the heck is going on?: Poilievre's strategy gets hard look after uninspiring by-elections 

Call public inquiry on interference first, then Conservatives will suggest who should run it: Poilievre  

Global          

Two masked suspects sought in 'targeted' killing of Surrey gurdwaras president 

Thousands turn out for National Indigenous People's Day celebrations in BC

'This is a crisis': BC medical imaging clinics say they are facing financial pressure

Teen found dead in Burnaby park had semen inside her body, murder trial hears 

Unifor begins union campaign for Canadian Amazon workers, starting in Metro Vancouver 

New Westminster School Board renews call for Twitter troll trustee to resign

Surrey councillor was in conflict of interest over key RCMP vote: Ethics commissioner  

BC Cherry farmers concerned about crop damage amid rain; helicopters on standby

BC booze industry concerned local buyers are clicking on Alberta 

'Titan' sub's oxygen is dwindling. How can passengers prolong survival 

What happened to the missing Titan sub? These are the most likely scenarios 

Calgary mother records Uber driver's hateful tirade targeting her and her son 

Calgary youth faces terrorism related charge in ongoing federal investigation  

Dozens arrested, hundreds of guns seized during police raids in 8. provinces 

'Next generation' of federal infrastructure funding to come by fall: Minister 

House of Commons to rise for summer 2 days early as inquiry talks continue 

Update on public inquiry could come 'very soon' : Holland

Momentum. building among NB Progressive Conservatives to force Blaine High to quit

Search efforts end after deadly RCAF Helicopter crash near Ottawa

Miscellaneous            

'Everyone I know and love is dead'

Danielle Smith's non-apology

Will Danielle Smith wage war on Canada?

BC adds 25 new drug treatment beds for youth

Celebrate Indigenous History month with these great BC books 

Why redesigning roads can save lives 

Residential School Denialism is on the rise. what to know  

BC Conservatives reveal their ugly approach to Democracy 

The State of Safe Supply

A winter's fire survivor is evicted form Supportive Housing