Ottawa Observations: Saturday October 14-Monday, October 16, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday-Monday,  October 14-16, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Desperately needed aid for Gaza stuck on Egyptian border as leaders call for corridor to open

Biden to travel to Israel Wednesday; UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza 

Israel's evacuation has made Sderot a ghost town, but its fight with Hamas is very much alive 

Canadians in Gaza face harrowing choices ahead of expected Israeli invasion 

Many in Lebanon dread the prospect of war with Israel as tensions escalate in the region  

As a democracy, Israel should exercise restraint 

Number of Canadians killed in Israel climbs to five, three others still missing 

More than 20 Canadians evacuated from West Bank to Jordan 

'Remember who we are': Trudeau calls for calm as tensions rise over Israel-Hamas war

Ford government moves to bar Hamilton MPP from being recognized at Queen's park after Gaza comments

How CBC News uses the words 'terrorist'  'terrorism' 

Canadian politicians put up a united front on the Israel-Hamas war - but bigger challenges lie ahead 

Canada should provide Israel with 'complete, blanket support' says Brian Mulroney

Conservative MPs want to bring CBC executives before Commons committee over 'terrorism' language policy

Canadian officials turn up volume on calls for humanitarian access to Gaza

Canadian Israeli woman, missing since Hamas ambush at music festival, is dead, family says

As conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate, Hamas releases first video of Israeli hostage 

Many Palestinian Canadians choose to stay and fight for change 

What we know about the Canadians missing or killed after Hamas attack on Israel

As Israel expands Gaza offensive, it has lonely critics in Washington 

Funeral held for Reuters journalist as Lebanon filing UN complaint and Israel investigates 

Will Israel face tunnel warfare in Gaza?

As thousands flee, these men just want to get back into Gaza 

Justin Trudeau said Hamas may have taken three missing Canadians hostage, calls for humanitarian corridor in Gaza 

Doug Ford's PCs move to punish NDP's Sarah Jama, saying her Mideast apology falls short 

University of Toronto Mississauga student arrested following report of hateful social media post 

Cabinet minister says her daughter hides her Star of David necklace - and that she feels 'heartbreak and fear' as a parent 

The story of Israel and Hamas did not start last weekend 

The right side of Mideast crisis is that of humanity and international humanitarian law 

Trudeau says there Canadians could be among Hamas hostages; Tories say no ceasefire 

Machine gun earrings, terrorist flags - anti Semitism rampant 

Supporting Hamas is glorifying butchery  

Jerusalem cardinal offers himself to Hamas in exchange for young hostages 

Defending Hamas makes you un-Canadian 

Obliterating Hamas in Gaza is Israel's only option now 

Enough with Canada allowing the open promotion of terrorism

We must not devalue civilian suffering 

Truth is the first casualty of war

Canadian support for Hamas is despicable 

Israel has the right to defend itself 

Hamas releases video of injured Israeli hostage, 21

Retired English teacher identified as one of three Canadians missing in Hamas attack 

Canadian killed in Israel-Hamas war died trying to protect his girlfriend 

Trudeau says it's 'imperative' that supplies get through Israel's Gaza siege 

York University needs to shut down its antiseptic hate mills now 

After horrific killings by Hamas, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces 

If your employer expresses sympathy for Hamas, here are your options 

Obliterating Hamas in Gaza is Israel's only option now 

The pro terror tot at the centre of Canadian academia 

If there was ever a time to defund student revolutionaries, it's now 

Some Canadian embassy staff directed to leave Israel amid conflict 

Biden to travel to Israel this week as fears of wider conflict grow 

What the Israeli-Hamas conflict means for safety of region's flights, travellers 

Fifth Canadian confirmed dead in Hamas attack threw himself on grenade 

Gaza must be 'completely civilian' but no quick options: ex-Israeli General  

Gaza on 'brink of collapse' as focus on Rafah Gate intensifies: UN

As Gazans seek safety, Israel says Hamas 'trying to prevent people fleeing'

At Israel kibbutz, Hamas killed elders in street in act of 'humiliation'  

Hamas tunnels in Gaza a 'huge complication' for any Israeli offensive: Experts  

What we're reading about the Israeli-Hamaas War 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Liberals plan bill to implement updated Ukraine free trade deal 

NDP at Convention 

NDP warns pharmacare is 'red line' in working agreement with Liberals

NDP members want more from Jagmeet Singh, which means demanding more from the Liberals

Jagmeet Singh's NDP contemplates some giddy political math at their convention

Disabled community criticizes NDP for not hosting hybrid convention 

Pharmacare ultimatum: NDP backs Singhs ability to kill deal if Liberals don't deliver 

Jagmeet Singh receives 81% support in confidence vote after defending deal with Liberals 

We'll stop propping up Justin Trudeau's government unless it gives pharmacare to everybody, NDP warns 

Worried about Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh has a warning for Canada's workers

Jagmeet Singh's approval vote by NDP delegates was not what he'd hoped for, His trickiest dance involved his deal with Justin Trudeau  

Jagmeet Singh's election results have been terrible. Here are 5 reasons why the NDP wants him as leader anyway 

NDP's ongoing problem with anti-Semitism shows up again 

NDP members vote to withdraw from Liberal deal if government doesn't pass pharmacare bill

Jagmeet Singh survives leadership review, but support from party declining 

NDP convention:  Israel-Hamas conflict debate, leadership review on Agenda

Globe and Mail

Ontario unveils bill to restore and enshrine Greenbelt

RCMP opens probe into Ontario's cancelled Greenbelt development plans

Ottawa to press ahead with oil and gas emissions gap despite Supreme Court decision 

How French Immersion inadvertently created class and cultural divides at schools across Canada 

Interception of Canadian military plane by Chinese jets in unacceptable, Ottawa says

McGill warns of consequences from Quebec's plan to double out of province tuition for English students 

Canada's bank regulator says it won't relax stress test on mortgage renewals 

Human rights commissioner Heather Kuttai resigns over Saskatchewan's pronoun bill 

Zexi Li, convoy organizers' lawyers spar over use of the word 'occupation' in court 

Dairy Farmers of Canada recommend delaying farm gate milk price adjustments 

New Canadian guidelines to help doctors address patient alcohol use and treatment  

Sometimes the greatest way to say something is to say nothing at all 

Ottawa announces special envoy on antisemitism and pledges new law on online hate 

No, the Supreme Court ruling on federal environmental law is not good for business 

Quebec Liberals won't name new leader until spring 2025

CBC

At conference confronting antisemitism, justice minister promises online harms legislation 

Trudeau appoints former ambassador to Israel as special envoy on antisemitism 

Ottawa fighting to avoid paying $80M in First Nations child welfare legal fees 

Chinese fighters engaged in 'unsafe' intercept of Canadian surveillance plane, commander says 

Lavish trip for group of Conservative MPs in ethics spotlight  

Danielle Smith hails court triumph. But Alberta's control over development is hardly supreme 

Why Canada is becoming the focus of India's concerns about the Sikh separatist movement

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Co-accused in $47.4M COVID-19 fraud was secret police informant, court documents reveal 

Documents reveal why RCMP didn't pursue criminal probe of Justin Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair 

Canada's envoy on the Holocaust departs and has a final warning 

Ontario's power problem - too much gas and too few renewables 

Ontario and Ottawa put up nearly $1 billion for EV battery parts plant 

Your Canada pension payout is about to improve - but it will cost you upfront. Here's what you need to know

If Premier Scott Moe can misuse the notwithstanding clause, so can we 

Feds, two Atlantic Premiers agree to 'modified' Atlantic Loop project 

Canada's new antisemitism envoy Deborah Lyons eyes hate speech on campuses and online 

Zexi Li, 'Freedom convoy' lawyers spar at organizers' criminal trial

Suncor CEO says company committed to decarbonization, is accused of greenwashing 

Mayor Olivia Chow talks about Toronto's future at TMU Democracy Forum 

Justin Trudeau's government has sweated through one crisis after another, Here's what that changed  

Toronto Sun

Trudeau refused to give Mounties access to docs in SNC-Lavalin case 

Canadians stuck in hard times PBO

We need answers on ArriveCan App

Feds' grocery price plan still unclear 

The ground has shifted. Canada must change too

National Post

Quebec's war on English language universities is pure civic vandalism 

Saskatchewan Human Rights commissioner resigns over province's school pronoun policy 

A costly icebreaker bungle sinks Ottawa's procurement department further into disgrace   

Suncor CEO grilled by MPs over Exxon documents, wildfires 

Canadian Forces personnel leaving the ranks over lack of affordable housing, senior office warns 

Ontario  PC government introduces bill to return lands to the Greenbelt 

An engineer opens the door to reading ancient, once-unreadable history 

Global          

Chinese military jet intercepts Canadian Forces plan in 'aggressive manner'

'Freedom Convoy' trial: Lead plaintiff in proposed class action testifies  

Alberta premier says phone is better than in-person meetings for pension feedback 

Pot industry calls for greater urgency in review of Cannabis Act

Canada, Ontario governments put nearly $1B toward EV battery parts plant 

More Alberta hospitals add enhanced masking requirements 

BC unveils legislation to force Surrey to complete police transition 

BC cracking down on short-term rentals with increased fines, new enforcement

Kelowna mayor believes new short term rental rules will have immediate impact  

Miscellaneous            

Take Back Alberta embraces increasing extremism  

'A grift only works if you/ve got customers' 

Changing 'Welfare Wednesday' could save lives. Why Haven't we done it?