Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, July 15-17, 2033

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday,  July 15-17, 2023

British Columbia Port Workers Strike

Archive of notes on the labour dispute available here.

Canadian Wildfires 

First troops arrive in BC for wildfire fight, as helicopters and Hercules plane readied  

BC Coroner issues safety alert over wildfire smoke after child's death 

Canada sees 100,000 square kilometres burned this record-breaking wildfire season 

Death of nine year old boy sparks safety alert over wildfire smoke from BC coroner 

BC sets all time record for area burned with months left in wildfire season 

Evacuations, flight cancellations as 100 hectare wildfire burns near Cranbrook 

Coroner investigating death of BC child with asthma in midst of wildfire season 

'A drop in the bucket': Monday's minimal rain makes no dent in BC drought, wildfire fight 

Wildfire spotted near Lake Okanagan Resort; boaters asked to stay away from water bombers  

181 fires in Kamloops Fire Centre to date; Bush Creek remains larges tin region 

More than a dozen new blazes in BC since Sunday 

Ukraine/Russia Wara            

Russian forces on the offensive in northeast, say Ukraine officials  

Ukraine, world leaders vow collaboration after Russia halts grain deal

Attack on Crimean Bridge kills couple, wounds 14 year old daughter 

Canada to launch new permanent residency program for Ukrainians fleeing war 

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world 

Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain. Its a blow to global food security

Ukraine honours Polish victims of massacre, shows path of reconciliation 

Russia is letting the Black Sea grain deal die. Who will feel it most?

Globe and Mail

Indigenous leaders say they don't accept Manitoba Premier's comment son landfill search

Western provinces vying to fill Russell Brown's empty seat on the Supreme Court of Canada.  

BC promises $3 million to expand program that partners police with health care workers

Do birth control pills really need to be prescription drugs?

Nike permanently ends sponsorship of Hockey Canada in wake of sexual assault scandal 

Why a US commercial financing company is a key to the sale of Laurentian Bank 

Handicapping the race for Laurentian Bank 

BC home builders say construction costs and high interest rates are hobbling them 

Ontario man dead, woman critical after gondola crash at Quebec's Mont Tremblant 

Canada could be an LNG superpower. The Trudeau government would rather not talk about it 

The Bank of Canada's inflation fight is the gift that keeps on giving for Poilievre  

It's time for Beverly McLachlin to quit Hong Kong's High Court 

Oil sands can't meet federal emissions targets without production cuts, analysis finds 

Groups call on Ottawa for permanent funding for Black business programs 

Ottawa can disclose some inmate transfers, contracts to Mendicino's statement 

Big music labels ask for light touch on Bill C-11 content curation 

CBC

Nike announces it will permanently end sponsorship of Hockey Canada 

Western premiers push back as Guilbeault calls for 'phase-out of unabated fossil fuels'

Canada helped make NATO a political forum. Now it struggles with its own creation

CRA watchdog flooded with complaints from Canadians still being pursued after repaying CERB

Mother of 2 frustrated by mixed messages over CERB eligibility, clawbacks 

Privacy Act allows disclosure of inmate transfers in some cases, contradicting Mendicino's claims 

Cancer kills firefighters but coverage varies by province. A New law seeks to change that 

Foreign interference means Canada should get serious on media literacy, advocate says

Federal-provincial fight over Manitoba landfill search inflames volatile situation: political scientist 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Minister says he'll announce decision Wednesday on future of policing in Surrey

Municipal police chief casts doubt on effectiveness of BC drug decriminalization

Dogs trained to detect potentially deadly superbug at BC hospitals

BC promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers 

Why Canada's 'citizenship on a click' is proving controversial

Who can defeat Doug Ford? After two crushing losses, here's why the Liberals are insisting they finally have a shot 

NDP MPP quits, blaming high child care costs 

She's a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. How can se be so oblivious?

Canada lifts education requirement for Hong Kong immigrants 

Digital publication fights CRA finding that It does not produce 'original news'

Sources say Justin Trudeau wants to transform the RCMP. Will he turn the Mounties into Canada's version of FBI agents?  

Pesticide regulation 'obsolete,' protects industry:  scientistic advisers resignation 

Ottawa haws spent billions helping fossil fuel companies. Justin Trudeau is about to change that. Here's what you need to know 

Poilievre's office, Calgary MP silent over latest photo with controversial message  

North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as Prime Minister attends 

Foreign interference shows need for Canada to get serious on media literacy: advocate

When should an intel motivated crime be deemed terrorism? 

What an Alberta Pension Plan would mean for the province - and the rest of Canada 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau won't take the blame for failing refugees

Public vigil begins for mother of two killed by stray bullet in Toronto  

Justin Trudeau booed at North American Indigenous Games 

It's not hate, parents are concerned about what's being taught in school

Provincial action 'vital' after stabbing at University of Waterloo: Students 

Canada's  so-called 'safe' drug policies put us all at risk

Airports see huge spike in asylum claims after Roxham closes 

Governor Generals costly ticket to ride 

Trudeau government snubs global LNG conference in Vancouver 

Canadas slow growth crisis threatens our social fabric 

Some ideas to address our housing crisis

Feds playing Russian roulette with oil and gas

Parents have rights on gender identity classes  

National Post

Dropping $24 billion on EV subsidies is an even worse idea than you thought 

Corus Entertainment latest media company to suspend advertising with Meta 

Prince fixing at Canada's grocery stores is bigger than just bread 

London Ontario city councillor under fire for suggesting homeless who refuse to use shelters be detained 

Canadian meat industry urges MPs to reject UK membership  in Pacific Rim trade deal 

Yes, 'straight pride' is offensive

The Liberals are too eager to erode the singular power of the citizenship oath  

First all-electric tugboat in the world now plying the waters of BC

Alberta wildfires haven positive impact on mountain pine beetle population 

A made in Canada policy on  China is a fantasy 

The reality of Indian Residential Schools was neglect and abuse 

Trudeau's go-to Albertan, Anne McLellan, on old time politics and giving Jagmeet Singh his due 

Global          

BC promised a 'Silver Alert' system for missing seniors with dementia. Where is it?

'Fitting in well': Rescued moose calf in good shape at northern BC wildlife centre

Ongoing Highway 4 work, closures cause new headaches for Vancouver Island communities 

Mike Farnworth to announce final decision on policing in Surrey on Wednesday

Teams pairing cops with mental health workers expanding to 9 BC communities  

Union says deal within reach to end Fraser Valley transit strike 

'Surreal and shocking': New Zealand tourist healing from downtown Vancouver stabbing  

Ongoing Capilano University strike means families can't access daycare facility 

Man fatally stabbed in Mission identified as 42 year old Jesse Kennedy 

BC Ferries vessel experiencing mechanical difficulty less than 2 weeks after repairs 

'Significant progress' in interference talks but no call yet: minister 

Bank of Canada's latest rate hikes are signs it made a 'mistake: analysts 

Nike permanently ends Hockey Canada sponsorship amid sex assault scandal  

Police K9 rips off man's ear, no ground for charges: Ontario watchdog 

Health Canada pest control adviser steps down says regulation 'obsolete'  

Quebec gondola crash: Dead man from Ontario identified, woman remains critical 

Mums the word as Poilievre, Calgary MP stay silent over hate T-shirt photos 

Rents dwarf minimum wage in ever province. Rising interest rates aren't helping 

Canada needs more immigrants to counter aging population, report says 

Miscellaneous            

Tragically, BC ignored lessons of 2009's killer heat wave 

Have a dozen stop-work orders changed anything for CGL?

For MLA Janis Irwin,  Queer Joy' is where it's at