Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, September 28-29, 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 28-29, 2023

Day for National Truth and Reconciliation  

Reconciliation begins with a commitment to truth-telling

High school football team wears jerseys to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day

How to follow CBC's coverage of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

New hockey sticks aim to spark conversation about Every Child Matters movement in Canada. 

Truth and Reconciliation Day won't be celebrated by almost half of Canadians: Poll 

How BC Schools are marking Truth and Reconciliation Day

Indigenizing our Cities 

A Sunshine Coast School District's rename is a move toward reconciliation 

The House of Commons Debacle

Canada in close contact with Ukraine after House tribute to veteran of Nazi unit, Trudeau says 

Who's in, who's out and everything else you need to know about the Speaker election 

Canada has been in touch with "Ukrainian friends' after Parliament recognized Nazi veteran: Trudeau  

After Parliament's humiliation, Canada has to reckon with its past treatment of Nazis, experts say

What were our MPs thinking as they rose to cheer the Nazi collaborator?

MPs bicker over how to study Parliament's recognition of former Nazi SS soldier

Fallout against Trudeau will continue after man who fought for Nazis applauded

MPs to study Parliament's recognition of former Nazi SS Soldier - once they agree who to blame 

A Bloc MP is about to be the shortest-lived speaker of the House in Canadian history 

With Rota gone, MPs will choose a new Speaker. Why to know about the job

MPs bicker over probe into how Nazi unit veteran was in House of Commons 

Will Trudeau survive the Nazi Affair?

Canada/India relations - Foreign interference

No, India killing a Canadian is not 'just like' America killing bin Laden

How did Ottawa miss the memo on India, the US and the new global order?

India's foreign minister says Canada has 'climate of violence' for diplomats 

US Secretary of State urges Indian cooperation in Canada's Sikh murder probe

Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India-based group targets Canada 

Canadian Sikh activist's killing has put a spotlight on India's little-known intelligence agency 

Justin Trudeau ties to calm fears after Sikh leader's killing, as Indo-Canadians worry about who could be next 

Ukraine/Russia War           

 

A Ukrainian teen fought to get her brother out of Russia. The boy she found was almost unrecognizable 

NATO's secretary general meets with Zelensky to discuss 'ending Russia's aggression'  

Globe and Mail

Toronto's endless delayed Eglinton Crosstown transit line shows what happens when no is accountable  

OSFI's plan to target foreign interference through our banks is flawed 

Ottawa urged to clamp down further on immigration employment scam 

Military judge rejects prosecution's bid to admit 'embarrassing' email evidence in top General's court martial 

                              

              

CBC

Ottawa poised to make decision on search of Manitoba landfill for human remains: minister 

Saskatchewan and the notwithstanding clause explained 

Immigration minister says he wants to make it easier for Indigenous people to cross borders 

Canada's economy was flat in July, new GDP numbers from Statistics Canada show 

Federal government looking to cut $1 billion from National Defence Budget 

Airlines claim passenger safety at risk under new passenger rights rules 

Clean electricity regs can be tweaked, but no special deal for Alberta: Guilbeault 

With Ottawa's green power rules, Danielle Smith's tone turns dark 

Premier Smith says Alberta preparing Sovereignty Act motion over federal emissions plans 

Ex-RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking  had 'authority to do everything he did': defence

Military police watchdog reviewing sex assault investigation of officer who died by suicide 

Colonel facing firearms charges permanently removed as commander of CFB Trenton 

BC mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port as expansion looms 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Chinese dissident 'reaches safety in Canada'

Why a hospital network is turning a parking lot into affordable housing 

UN gang member denied parole over mobster's murder outside BC casino 

Ontario signs trade deal with Nevada over lithium - the world's new gold 

Defence minister insists $1B spending reduction is not a budget cut 

Saudi Arabia resumes flights to Canada as relations normalize after 2018 spat 

Nisga'a Nation in BC welcomes 'dear ancestor' totem home after century away 

One contender quits Ontario Liberal leadership race to back Bonnie Crombie 

Doug Ford's office says it is severing 'formal' ties with key aide amid Greenbelt scandal

'This is disappointing': Ford government's office move from Toronto to London gets mixed reviews 

Attacking Doug Ford won't be enough to make a Liberal the next premier 

CFB Trenton commander facing firearms charges has been permanently removed 

Toronto Sun

As global threats grow Trudeau looks to slash defence spending  

Ontario NDP asks auditor to probe land expansions in wake of Greenbelt report 

Values be damned, Russian athletes. allowed to compete at 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris 

Canadians deserve straight talk on economy 

First Nation led economic development is good policy for Ontario 

National system needed to ensure children's medicines are available 

Poll shows Canadians are through Trudeau's carbon tax claims 

Wynn hotel in Las Vegas investigates leak of guest's personal details 

If the election was today, get ready to say Prime Minister Poilievre 

Parents have responsibilities. They also have rights 

National Post

Mark Carney jump-starts Trudeau death watch 

Social media, Streaming services must register with CRTC by November

Danielle Smith's thought talk aimed at thwarting possible 'Take Back Alberta' UCP coup

Liberal's won't provide text of amendments to privacy, AI legislation to MPs studying bill after all 

International students living in tent allegedly a publicity stunt: 'They asked for volunteers to stay overnight"

Defence budget facing nearly $1 billion in cuts, chief of defence staff says 

Cutting $1B from our already underfunded military is preposterous  

International students are lucrative assets - Marc Miller says so

Poll finds non-white Canadians reject Ottawa approved "BIPOC, racialized' label

A year after Ottawa announced low-carbon tax credits, investors are still waiting for specifics 

OPP head says bail reform would have saved officers life, as critics question how it will make public safer 

Global          

Canada's military training 'not for sale' minister says after top brass warning 

Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

Canada is changing agricultural immigration rules. Why some aren't happy

NWT Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won't seek re-election 

Indigenous giropus remain firm on child welfare law as Supreme Court weighs in

Nova Scotia announces comprehensive policing review following 2020 mass shooting 

Airlines push Ottawa for looser compensation rules amid planned overhaul 

Climate policy works - but these sectors undercut progress: report 

Military 'wrestling' with Ottawa's push to axe $1B from budget 

Return of Nisga'a memorial totem pole to be celebrate with ceremony and feast 

Williams Lake declares State of Local Emergency over unstable housing complex 

Plan to cull deer on Sidney Island divides residents 

RCMP Constable Rick O'Brien's funeral, procession details announced 

BC Ferries moves meetings online following threats 

Vaccine fatigue setting in as officials urger everyone to get flu, COVID shots: Poll

Housing, Climate, public safety are focus of fall BC Legislature session 

$14M for 'better access to nutritious food": BC food security investment 

Major Delta port expansion gets provincial green light 

BC United questions $200K funding for group selling tested illegal street drugs 

First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

Old Growth activists holding 'day of action across BC

'Give us a bit more tine': BC businesses struggling amid pandemic loan deadlines 

Miscellaneous            

Bringing down the House with Mr. Dressup: The Tyee's guide to VIFF 

Danielle Smith's Pension Scam claims its first victim 

Study shows selling tested drugs saves lives 

What's behind the surge in Alberta's electricity prices 

Inside the Vancouver Art Gallery's New Moves

SFU teaching assistants launch strike and rotating pickets