Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, July 1-3, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, July 1-3,  2023

British Columbia Port Workers Strike

Archive of notes on the labour dispute available here.

Canadian Wildfires 

Evacuation alerts end for Kelowna residents as wildfire under control 

Wildfire northwest of Pemberton remains classified as out of control

Wildfire in Kelowna now being held

Ukraine/Russia War

Majority of Canadians fear Ukraine war will go nuclear; but don't want to give in to Russia: poll 

What it feels like in Kyiv right now, from cappuccino's to air raids 

Globe and Mail

RoseAnne Archibald vows to fight to reclaim her position as AFN National Chief

US Senator urges Canada to resist pressure from Meta, Google over Bill C-18

Canada's Island of Transparency

Growing number of homeless encampments leave smaller cities struggling to respond

NB Premier Blaine Higgs faces mounting pressure over classroom gender-identity policy

Canada Revenue Agency workers who misused CERB must face consequences, says union leader

Trudeau boxed in from calling early election as economic clouds gather 

Danielle Smith's new cabinet looks spectacularly unrepresentative of Alberta residents 

In the long run we're all green: The danger of 'net zero' becoming a climate delay tactic

Harassment complaints in House of Commons increased by 63 per cent in past year 

Nordstar-Postmedia merger could define legacy of Competition Bureau's Matthew Boswell

CBC

RoseAnne Archibald, outside AFN National chief, urges supporters to demand her reinstatement 

Canada welcomes new citizens as it celebrates 156th birthday 

Trudeau 'open to changing O Canada lyrics, says it's up to Canadians

CRA fires 20 employees over inappropriate pandemic benefits payments 

Canada forcing Northern Communities to 'go back in time' warns NWT premier 

Harassment complaints at House of Commons rise more than 60% year over year: report 

Trudeau once spoke of a new era of transparent government, We're still waiting  

A fight over the future of electric vehicles is unfolding in Washington.  Canadians are involved 

From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics 

Two years in, the RCMP's independent process for harassment complaints is plagued by delays 

Sneakers of the House: Canada's MPs embrace comfort, stye in office footwear trend 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

'It's just a question of opening our eyes': The not-so-secret recipes to helping newcomers thrive in small-town Canada 

Canada is getting bigger. Are we setting the country and its newest citizens up for success?

America's far right is operating in Canada. Why don't we consider that foreign interference?

Why this woman wants you to know about her father's daring Canadian spy story

Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law 

Canadians highlight national diversity, freedoms at Canada Day celebrations  

Toronto Sun

Toronto's killing season kicks off 

Under Chow, expect council to focus on everything but you

Feds failing to cover pandemic overpayments 

Is safer supply a realistic way to treat drug addiction?

Liberal Party politics, music and Ian Davey

Immigration is needed but the system is flawed 

Here's why the redeveloped Ontario Place is a good thing 

Liberals use Canada Day to distract from second carbon tax

NDP-Liberal coalition government an unmitigated disaster for Conservatives 

PBO ives the real costs of climate policies 

 

National Post

Here's who's eligible for the Liberals' one-time 'grocery rebate' payment coming this week 

American Universities see an end to affirmative action. Not so in Canada 

'It's like broken-house confetti': Tornado completely destroys homes in Alberta 

John A. Macdonald saved more Indigenous lives than any other Prime Minister  

School children changing their names is a culture-war distraction 

How the Postmedia-Nordstar merger can save journalism 

'That's not gonna fly':  Singh warns Trudeau not to drop plans for public inquiry 

Former CRTC head proposes compromise between Liberals and Big Tech over news blocking 

Blowing up deal with the Liberals would 'let them off the hook', NDP leader says 

Global          

BC Ferries parking frustrations high on July long weekend 

Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday due to staffing issues 

2 Vancouver Police officers hospitalized after crash with suspected stolen van

Squamish's beloved Zephyr café to close at the end of summer 

North Vancouver firefighters train for swift water rescue 

One man dead after shooting in Coquitlam Sunday night, IHIT called in

US Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters east of Victoria 

BC man who opened store selling tested hard drugs dies of overdose: Family 

Winnipeg murder suspect arrested in Langley

UBC journalist, professor critical of media legislation in wake of tech giant pushback  

As Canada faces wildfires and smoke, is it ready for climate migrants?

Ten years after Megantic, experts say stricter rules, tougher enforcement needed 

Competition policy becoming a 'kitchen table issue' for Canadians amid inflation 

Families in shock, grateful after tornado rips down homes near Calgary

What you need to know about the one-time grocery rebate coming July 5

Hong Kong police target 8 pro-democracy activists living abroad, including in Canada 

Royal Canadian Navy Ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission 

Miscellaneous            

Alberta bC and women in politics 

We gathered experts to map BC's disaster future 

How Canada's Housing woes became International Art