Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, October 24-25, 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 24-25, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Liberals remain divided after Trudeau's call for 'humanitarian pauses' in Israeli-Hamas war

Netanyahu says Israel preparing for Gaza ground invasion but reportedly has agree to US request to delay the move 

Reports of use of white phosphorous in attacks in Lebanon increase tensions in an already strained situation

UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise

For Jewish people, the Hamas massacre as resurfaced painful family trauma

Immigration Minster says Palestinians will not be sent back to Gaza if visas expire

'Anywhere we go war is following us': Those who fled Ukraine face new conflict zone in Israel 

Al Jazeera Gaza correspondent loses four family members in an Israeli air strike  

Canada supports 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza Strip, Trudeau says 

Hamas strikes Israeli cities in massive rocket assault as Gaza death toll rises  

Commons committee gets heated as MPs spar over CBC's coverage of Israel-Hamas conflict  

A worried Washington prods Israel to define its military objectives

MPP Sarah Jama's removal divides the NDP

Why Justin Trudeau is treading carefully as the Israel-Hamas conflict rages 

After Israel demands he quit, UN Secretary General says he never sought to justify Hamas attacks

Sarah Jama has deprived herself - and her constituents - of a voice in the Legislature

Canada's Jewish community feels like it is under assault 

Anti-semitism, vandalism - what happened to TO the Good?

Calling for Israel's destruction is th new anti-Semitism

How did we get to the  point of people openly cheering on Hamas?

Why are we celebrating Hamas in the West?

CBC continues to call Hamas 'militants' instead of terrorists 

We're living history - right now 

What we can learn from the obscene celebrations of Hamas brutality 

Lawyers condemn antisemitic letter from Toronto law students in support of Hamas 

Pro-ceasefire Liberal MPs see Trudeau's call for 'humanitarian pauses' as first step to ending Israel-Hamas hostilities

Mother of Canadian murdered by Hamas given cold shoulder by Trudeau government 

France proposes international coalition to fight Hamas; UN fails so agree on Israel 

Trudeau says his government supports 'pauses' in the Israel Hamas war, after defence minister rejects ceasefire  

In phone recording found after Hamas attack son tells parents he 'killed Jews'

Providing aid and 'wiping out' Hamas not mutually exclusive goals: Holland 

'Not acceptable': Liberal MP office vandalized amid pro-Palestinian rally 

Ukraine/Russia War           

 

Russian drones likely targeted nuclear power station, Zelensky says

Tech-savvy Ukrainian soldiers swap machine guns for drones insight against Russia 

As American's attention turns elsewhere, Europe must do more for Ukraine 

Canadians want Ottawa to maintain current spending levels on Ukraine, survey suggests 

Globe and Mail

Bank of Canada says it is not seeing the decline in house prices it had expected 

Banks of Canada holds rate steady, trims growth forecast as inflation risks rise 

Looking past high interest rates at the next big risk to your personal finances  

India resumes processing of visas for Canadians amid diplomatic crisis

More alarm bells sound on slowing demand for electric vehicles 

French language university heads criticize tuition hike for non-Quebec students 

Canada needs to move faster than the rest of the world on renewable energy, minister says

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to meet with provincial counterparts over future of CPP

RCMP national security program depends on trust of partners: civilian member tells trial of former boss Cameron Ortis 

What to make of Alberta's unrealistic CPP withdrawal demand of half the assets 

Caisse's losses mount as Alstom goes off the rails 

Ontario Senator Ian Shugart, former top public servant, dies at 66

Federal government ran $35.3 billion deficit last fossa; year, final figures show

Canadian politicians should leave monetary policy to the Bank of Canada  

Senior CBSA officials say initial misconduct allegations were not raised with them

Is the parochial Pierre Poilievre ready for this war-ravaged world?

On SNC Lavalin, we may never know why we may not know what we may not know

The Parti Quebecois fiscal plan for a sovereign Quebec is based on wishful thinking 

CBC

MPs defeat Pierre Poilievre backed anti-vaccine mandate bill 

Ian Shugart, former clerk of the Privy Council dies at age 66

Bank of Canada hods rate steady but warns more increases are possible - even as markets bet their done

Commons committee gets heated as MPs spar over CBC's coverage of Israel-Hamas conflict  

Accused RCMP leader was intelligent, organized and often worked alone, colleague tells jury 

Liberals moving ahead on assault-style gun ban with legislation, regulations: LeBlanc 

Joly announces more funding for Armenian refugees, stops short of threatening sanctions on Azerbaijan 

Judge approves historic $23B First Nations child welfare compensation agreement 

Prison officials intervened to stop Paul Bernardo from making public statement 

India restarting some visa services for Canadians  

Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices 

Commons report on foreign interference calls for registry of agents, new criminal offences 

EU travel requirement for Canadians delayed again 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Sources say Doug Ford's housing minister scrambling to clean up Greenbelt mess

Project Stallion: Toronto police recover $60 million in stolen vehicles, charging more than 200 people 

It seems like everyone's sick. COVID-19 booster and flu shot bookings are now open in Toronto 

Olivia Chow says she''ll keep her NDP membership while being a non-partisan mayor 

Toronto low on vacant land to build housing, says new StatCan report 

Rules were followed in alleged Islamophobic incident involving UK MP: Air Canada 

EV's are getting easier to find - but with price tags out of reach for many Canadians 

Accused RCMP leaker never spoke of doing undercover operations: former colleague 

Regulator to restart consultations on long-delayed drug-price reform guidelines

MPs want big tech held responsible for misinformation spread online by foreign actors  

Ontario mayors say rules for provincial housing fund unfairly penalize them 

Ontario government wants Ottawa to thwart Danielle Smith's CPP withdrawal scheme   

Toronto Sun

Gregoire Trudeau 'Re-partnered' months before separation announced: report

Liberals can't make clear, coherent, concise decisions 

We must restore 'veritas' at our universities 

Liberals and NDP join forces to keep Canadians from getting the truth 

Proposed federal firearms legislation includes 'red flag' rules ripe for abuse 

Accountability? It's the only ship that's sailed

Canadians stuck in stagnant economy 

National Post

Bell asked Ottawa for laws, regulations to ensure access to American TV content 

Pension plan drive threatens to unite Alberta's friends and foes against them 

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. 'repartnered' with Ottawa doctor, ex-wife claims in divorce petition

Ontario Senator and former top public servant Ian Shugart dead at 66

French language universities back English counterparts in criticizing tuition hike for non-Quebec students  

The surveillance planes Ottawa plans to purchase for $8B are facing problems with parts and reliability  

Committee recommends targeting leakers, creating foreign agent registry to curb foreign interference 

Broadcasters ask government to make Apple Pay news outlets under Online News Act 

Global          

Premiers. ask for rate hold put Bank of Canada's Independence at risk: Macklem

Pace of government spending 'not helpful' in efforts to tame inflation: Macklem 

Paul Bernardo transfer: Prison officials 'intervened' to stop public statement  

Child-care fees have halved in 18 Canadian cities, report says. Who's falling short?

Canada, Taiwan reach foreign investment deal that will boost trade ties 

CN Profits derailed by strikes, wildfires and falling consumer demand 

Quebec premier says comparison to Jean Charest is 'insulting'

BC passenger describes falling thousands of feet after lightning strike hits Helijet

$4.7 billion funding gap could result in major TransLink service cuts: Report 

BC accelerating electric vehicle targets to meet goal by 2035

Vancouver councillor wants to triple speed, red light cameras in the city 

Eby says sale of his Victoria condo a 'manufactured scandal'

BC United calls for changes to proposed crackdown on short-term rentals 

Four Vancouver Island First Nations partner with major forestry company 

Steve Jackson named new Vancouver Park Board GM

Langley Christmas lights display to go ahead after Council approves funding 

Miscellaneous            

BC's Health-care worker shortage is hurting patients 

Can we trust Elections Alberta to give voters the truth on pensions?

Women are bearing the brunt of the Health care crunch

What a Fairer Migrant farm worker program could look like 

The most dangerous street in BC

Here are Three Key Strategies for Addressing the Toxic Drug Crisis 

David Eby's Porta-Potty Agenda 

What led to Alberta's Abandoned Wells mess?

The potentially high risks of Alternative Health Care