Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, October 10-11, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday,  October 10-11, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Israel announces war cabinet as it warns fighting will intensify 

Loved ones recount harrowing details of Canadian Aid Vital-Kaploun killed by Hamas

In Kibbutz Be'eri, where at least 120 residents were killed by Hamas, Israeli officers survey aftermath of attack

Canada can hep save the hostages in Gaza 

Hamas attack puts Biden in a difficult spot 

Israeli strikes cause heavy damage at Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp

First Canadian evacuate plane, privately organized, flies out of Israel

British Airways suspends all flights to Te Aviv after plane turns around 

Senior Federal public servant faces possible disciplinary action for anti Israel remarks 

Federal Labour Minister calls out CUPE for what he calls 'antisemitic' Israel posts

Canada to evacuate citizens from Israel using military aircraft: Joly 

Fifty years ago, war in Israel upended the world economy. Now, it barely registers 

The destructive hubris of Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu vows to 'crush and destroy' Hamas ahead of expected ground offensive into Gaza 

Labour minister condemns Ontario union and president for comments about Israel 

Military flights to evacuate Canadians from Israel to begin this week: Joly 

Ottawa to begin airlifting Canadians out of Israel in 'coming days' minister says 

Federal Government says it will ensure Canadian aid does't go to Hamas 

Canada to airlift  citizens from Tel Aviv as early as Thursday after Canadian military dispatches two passenger jets 

'We're on high alert': Jewish institutions in the GTA, including schools and synagogues, increase security

MPP Sarah Jama apologizes in Israel-Hamas controversy as NDP leader rejects calls to expel her

What was Hamas thinking? For over three decades, it has had the same brutal idea of victory 

Air Canada pilot's 'unacceptable' posts against Israel result in job loss

Family mourns death of daughter with deep Ottawa connections killed in Israel 

NDP's Stiles fails leadership test in showdown with MPP over Israel 

NDP MPP apologizes for statement on Israel-Hamas war 

The harshest critics of Israel are Israelis 

Canadian citizens need to denounce Hamas 

Israel's response to Hamas attack will weed out false friends 

Canada excluded from 'Quint' statement on Israel for a reason

Let the pro-Hamas protests go on, so that Canadians can face the vileness 

Netanyahu details Hamas atrocities as Israel forms wartime unity government 

Hamas supporters enjoy safe haven and left-wing backing in Canada 

Instead of serving its members, CUPE doubles down on support for Hamas' mass slaughter 

Poilievre calls for 'more severe sanctions' on Iran in response to Hamas attacks 

CBC tels journalist to not call Hamas 'terrorists' in leaked memo 

Biden calls the attack 'the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust' 

Those who celebrate unspeakable horrors committed against Israelis must be held accountable 

Canadian academics shrug at horrendous violence  perpetrated against Israelis

Tolerating the glorification of terror and slaughter is societal suicide 

Canadians in Israel desperate to leave will be evacuated using military flights: Joly 

Ottawa to keep sending money to Gaza as groups call for checks against terror funding 

We're witnessing the highest rise of antisemitism in 50 Years: Iron Cotler on the global evil

What has happened since Hamas attacked Israel?

Ottawa woman is 3rd Canadian dead in Israel attack, family says 

Emotions high in Montreal between Israeli, Palestinian supporters, with some lashing out

What the Israel-Hamas conflict could mean for inflation, oil prices 

'Bravest person I knew': Israeli man in BC mourns his grandmother killed in attack  

At least 1.9 K dead as world leaders condemn Hamas for Israel attack. Here's the latest 

Satellite images reveal destruction in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes 

Over 2.3K dead as Israel's Netanyahu vows to 'crush' Hamas. What to know 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Putin to travel to Kyrgyzstan in first known trip abroad since ICC arrest warrant 

NATO assures Zelensky of support even as world's eyes turn to Gaza, Israel 

Canada sending more artillery shells, aircraft bombs to Ukraine, defence minister says 

'Everybody's afraid "Mideast conflict could lesson support for Ukraine, Zelensky says at local defence meeting 

Globe and Mail

Canada, Netherlands take Syria to UN's top court, call to halt 'torture' 

No large-scale withdrawal of Canadian diplomats from India despite ultimatum from New Delhi

Canadian nurses' unions urge politicians to crack down on for profit nursing agencies 

Senior Federal public servant faces possible disciplinary action for anti Israel remarks 

Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes federal government promised last week

A fairer way to share the costs of ending the housing crisis 

Fall update to show Ottawa faces fiscal squeeze, growing deficit projections in coming years, Economists say

Auditor General asked to provide update on ArriveCan audit after RCMP, CBSA confirm probes linked to app

Bill C-56 doesn't add competition but rather makes Canada less competitive

CBC

Sexual assault charge stayed against former Senior Officer once poised to command Army 

As deadline passes, Canadian diplomats remain in India 

Crown to call Ottawa residents in convoy trial

NWT residents welcome PM's visit to wildfire-ravaged hamlet, but also want him to follow through 

Toronto businessman accused in US of helping Iran's regime was also investigated in Canada. 

RCMP investigating Ontario government's plan to open Greenbelt land for development 

BC becomes first province to sign individual health deal with feds, worth $1.2 billion

Ottawa reviewing virtual citizenship ceremonies as petition calls on government to pull the plug 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Tory insiders fear the RCMP's Greenbelt probe could hinder Doug Ford's next re-election campaign 

Jagmeet Singh's NDP are taking votes away from Justin Trudeau - but are losing  some support to Pierre Poilievre , poll finds 

How did a thief pull off a $2.3M heist at Pearson? Lawsuit reveals new details 

Toronto to put a cap on ride-hail licenses 

Trudeau government's gun amnesty deadline extended again buyback plan stalls 

Toronto city council hikes vacant home tax to boost housing supply 

Liberals extend amnesty order for 'assault-style' firearms until after next election 

Leaks of Secret information 'happens often' lawyer for ex-RCMP official tells court 

Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out 

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus. on more homes

Judge to allow Ottawa residents to testify in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

War crimes inquiry research sheds fresh light on Canadian screening, policies 

'Maybe this is not the time': Jagmeet Singh's NDP prepares for 'difficult' debate 

Here's why an RCMP criminal probe makes Doug Ford's Greenbelt nightmare so much worse 

Pilot who allegedly wore Pro-Palestine colours 'no longer works for Air Canada'

Canada's slow moving evacuation plan for Israel takes shape 

Toronto Sun

 CRA's computer network security suffers from 'lack of monitoring' Audit 

Indigenous female murder stats clash with Liberal narrative   

CBC provides no value at huge expense to taxpayers 

Scott Moe's school pronoun policy anything but controversial 

Trudeau's super charged battery foolishness reaches new heights 

Trudeau's ski vacation in Montana cost big money 

National Post

The leaders of the free world have no time left for unserious Canada 

Conservationists concerned about BC's proposed grizzly stewardship plan 

Canada's hollow place in the world 

Global          

World economy 'limping' IMF says amid uncertainty after Israel attack 

RCMP launches investigation into Ford government Greenbelt landswap

Alberta Opposition moves forward with public consultations on province quitting CPP

Health minister set to meet in PEI. Here's what's on the agenda 

Trudeau visiting Northwest Territories ravaged by record wildfires 

BC First Nation 'furious' after Ottawa scrubs plan to protect spotted owl

Neighbours rally against proposed biofuel plant on Semiahmoo First Nation's land 

Vancouver mayor outlines plan to address city's hosing crisis  

BC becomes first province to sign health deal with federal government, worth $1.2 billion

Miscellaneous            

Sims wins second conduct complaint against Councillor  

Renewable Energy is no threat to Alberta Farming. The Facts 

When losing a roommate means losing your apartment 

TikTok's awkward dance with Canadian Journalism  

What you need to know about COVID-19 this fall 

Please Advise: Did Trudeau ruin our Turkey Dinner?

100 cops, not even 10 nurses 

When is a killed Alberta Coal Mine Really Dead?