Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, September 21-22, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday-Friday, September 21-22, 2023

Canada/India relations - Foreign interference

Some in Canada's South Asian community see Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing as a sign of growing rift outside India

Yukon 'trying to understand the path forward' following India trade mission 

The real reasons Canada's relationship with India is broken 

India's vital economic status means Canada will be the loser if crisis escalates 

India has suspended all visa applications for Canadians. Here's what that means for travel  

Canada has Indian diplomats' communications in bombshell murder probe: sources 

Canada's cyber intelligence agency warns of potential attacks during Zelensky's visit 

A messy world once again intrudes on Canada's tidy partisan debates 

Conservatives are taking a cautious approach to India allegation, observers say 

Officials, politicians denounce 'hateful' video telling Indian Hindus to leave Canada 

What are the 'Five Eyes'? As Canada accuses India, what you need to know about the intelligence alliance  

White House rejects reports of tension with Canada over India interference allegation 

BC Premier suspects Ottawa holding on to information about foreign interference  

Canadians and Modi government ask Trudeau for proof 

Let's put ancient feuds in the past

Trudeau went all in on Indian interference and now he needs a royal flush

Joe Biden raised Canadian Sikh's death with India's prime minister Modi at G20

Canada's case against India includes surveillance of diplomats, ally intelligence 

Defence minister declines to immediately deny India might have sabotaged Canada's plane

Trudeau declines to offer more evidence on Indian accusations

Nijjar allegation: How mayors with large Sikh populations are reacting 

Canada shared Nijjar killing allegations with India 'weeks ago' Trudeau says

Canada, India travel up 116% from last year as visa shutdown spurs fears 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Zelensky warns Canadian MPs that Moscow attempting genocide in Ukraine 

Ukraine's Zelensky wraps day's itinerary in Canada with appearance in front of supporters in Toronto  

Ukrainian missile strikes headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea 

In appeal to House of Commons Zelensky evokes Canada's Ukrainian diaspora 

Flames' Russian defenceman Nikita Zadorov speaks out against Putin, war in Ukraine 

Polish Prime Minister tells Ukraine's Zelensky 'never to insult Poles again'

Russia's violence ' must not go unpunished;' Zelenskyy tells Canadian parliamentarians 

Zelenskyy comes to Ottawa as Ukraine scrambles to shore up allies' support 

Indian diplomat has left Canada in wake of allegations surrounding Sikh activists death 

Key moments from Zelenskyy's speech to Parliament 

5 key highlights of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Canada 

Zelenskyy has Toronto in the palm of his hand 

'Bright side of history': Zelenskyy says Canada's help has saved thousands of lives 

Zelenskyy visit a reminder that backing Ukraine makes Canada strong 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Canada to use 'powerful relationships' to rally international support for Ukraine 

Canada to provide Ukraine with $650 million for armoured vehicles in new pledge of support

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of genocide, calls on world to reject Russian energy in Canadian speech

'Never submit to evil' Zelenskyy urges in speech as Trudeau vows $650M more  

As Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives, Canada's CSE warns cyber 'vigilance' needed

Globe and Mail

RCMP officer, 51 shot dead, two others injured during a confrontation in Coquitlam, BC

Ontario Premier Doug Ford shuffles cabinet again, moves David Piccini to Labour 

Doug Ford backing down on the Greenbelt was a win for democracy in Ontario 

McDonald's to raise royalty fees for new restaurant operators in US, Canada 

Danielle Smith wants 53 per cent of the CPP, but to get it she's in for a fight with other premiers 

Party policy change complicating Charest bid to repay campaign debts, says spokesperson 

RCMP civilian alleged to have leaked secrets to testify in own trial, eager for day in court: lawyer 

Ottawa rebuffs MPs' calls to welcome trans asylum seekers at US border 

Parties spar over housing after government tables bill to waive GST on new rental construction 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Greenbelt lands won't be developed after all 

Micheal Kovrig urges unity against hostage diplomacy, as Canada helps craft rules 

Under Pierre Poilievre's housing plan, missed construction targets would see cities lose funding

CBC

RCMP officer Rick O'Brien dead, 2 officers injured in. Coquitlam shooting 

Defence asks for meeting with judge to stop delays as trucker convoy trial breaks 

Green leader takes request for top secret intel files to new foreign interference commissioner 

Albertans dread a Canada Pension Plan exit, Will Danielle Smith's $334B claim fix that?

Alberta will see a provincial pension plan report released today, Here's what to expect  

Ford apologizes for 'wrong' Greenbelt decision, vows to reverse land swap 

City officials negotiated moving trucks to Wellington, trial of convoy leaders hears 

Han Dong says he's met with government, is waiting to learn if he can rejoin caucus 

If you don't like inflation, you'll hate deflation

Ex-corporal says government putting sexual assault cases in peril by failing to change the law 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

As Doug Ford's Greenbelt reversal is celebrated, other 'misguided' planning policies remain concerns 

Anti-2SLGBTQ+ rights protest outside Toronto high school met with counterprotest 

Ontario reaches tentative deal with 3,500 elementary school education workers

RCMP's most famous outpost, at Roxhom Road, will be demolished 

RCMP 'gutted' by death of Constable Rick O'Brien 51 shot in BC, Deputy Commissioner 

Unifor head says the new autoworkers deal will be 'life changing' - here's how it came together 

Mayor Olivia Chow hopes for 'big building boom' in Toronto after Doug Ford's Greenbelt reversal 

Doug Ford shuffles his cabinet for the second time in two weeks 

Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

Doug Ford can't save himself, even by sparing the Greenbelt 

Who won the Liberal leadership debate? That's the wrong question

Toronto Sun

 ETFO reaches tentative deal for 3,500 education workers 

'Ultimate Sacrifice': Mountie shot and killed, 2 officers injured in Coquitlam BC

Gender Education protest in North York turns violent 

Where is Trudeau's foreign agent registry?

McNaughton stepping away from politics a blow to Ford government 

Alberta has the right to help its pensioners 

Will India and Zelenskyy save Trudeau?

Ford's mistake wasn't opening the Greenbelt, it's reversing the decision

National Post

BC RCMP officer shot and killed, two others seriously injured while executing search warrant 

Poll reveals Canadian trans policies that are out of step with public opinion

Why Alberta is talking about starting its own pension plan 

CBSA scrambling to convert part of new detention facility to host high risk migrants

What the Liberals' affordability bill means for Canadians, and how it will affect housing and food prices

Ezra Levant argues lawn signs were a book promo after fine for illegal election advertising 

'It was a mistake': Doug Ford ends plan to allow housing development on Ontario's Greenbelt lands 

Canada launches UN declaration pledging measures on online disinformation 

Firearms rights group to file injunction to extend amnesty on AR-15 ban

Global          

RCMP officer killed, two wounded and suspect shot in Coquitlam BC

NDP promises to axe proposed plan to quit CPP if it wind 2027 Alberta election 

New COVID shot provides 'boost in protection' against new variants: doctors 

Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton quits government, triggering cabinet shuffle 

When a big lead in the polls isn't quite what it seems 

Canada Post to review use of personal data after breaking privacy laws 

First Nations in Northern Ontario seek over $100B to honour treaty promise 

'He appeared giddy'': Officer tells trial of accused in London attack

Miscellaneous            

An Indo-Canadian BC Labour Icon is finally getting his due

Don't kid yourself about 'Parent's Rights'

'Were so far behind, we need it all'

Squatters at risk in Vancouver apartment building gutted by fire, say Neighbours 

Where the 'Parents' Rights' Campaign came from. And how to push back

The rise of the toxic menace called E. Coli 0157

Where municipalities are at with BC's Drug Decriminalization pilot 

Don't blame International students. The Housing crisis is our problem