Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, November 4-6, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday-Monday, November 4-6, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

UN leaders say Gaza war must 'stop now' as reported death toll tops 10,000

'A place to be that's ours': Jews around the world consider move to Israel after Hamas attack 

Canadians in Gaza left in limbo after Rafah border crossing closed again 

South Africa becomes latest country to withdraw diplomats  from Israel 

Canadians can start leaving Gaza early Tuesday morning, Global Affairs says 

Former Israeli and Palestinian PMs say a two-state solution is still possible

United Nations leaders call for ceasefire in Hamas- Israel conflict: 'No one is safe'

With focus on Gaza, Israeli settlers ramping up attacks on Palestinians in West Bank

What I saw in my journey through the war against peace in the Middle East 

Seeing the horror of Hamas' slaughter leaves one in tears 

Mayor, anti-Semitism, not Islamophobia, is running rampant

Gaza deserves better than Hamas'  endless and pointless wars with Israel

Those protesting against Israel should know what Hamas stands for

Jewish union members file rights claim against CUPE alleging discrimination and anti-semitism

Jewish teen escapes to Canada after surviving three wars in Ukraine and Israel

I watched Hamas hack innocents to death. The worst part was their glee 

UN Security Council fails to agree on ceasefire resolution 

Hamas massacre has unleashed a demoralizing wave of hate here at home 

Queers for Palestine's unholy alliance with Islamic Fundamentalists 

Israel says conflict at 'significant stage' as troops cut off northern Gaza from south 

Canadians still trapped in Gaza as no word on status of Rafah border crossing 

Son of presumed Hamas hostage holding out hope she's still alive 

Ukraine/Russia War           

 

From Kyiv and St. Petersburg, two strangers count the days of war between Ukraine and Russia

Taiwan finds hope in Ukraine's remarkable resistance 

Ukraine launches probe after Russian strike on military ceremony kills 19

Globe and Mail

Liberals, Bloc defeat Conservative motion to extend carbon price exemption to al home heating 

What are parents' rights groups actually fighting for in schools? And do students want it?

Units once intended to host Airbnb guests already turning up on the market after new BC rules 

Ontario may have to operate two Toronto LRTs amid city budget crunch, documents show 

The UCP bases's push on divisive social issues a dilemma for Danielle Smith

All Justin Trudeau needs is a little luck and a Time Machine 

Housing shifts from NIMBY to nimble 

Ottawa under pressure to publish online safety bill to tackle rising antisemitism 

Military Police Complaints commission to pursue Fortin complaint despite October withdrawal  

Two Nigerian workers killed in generator explosion at Canada's high commission in Abuja 

Premiers say Ottawa's carbon tax move is unfair to Canadians 

India envoy tells Ottawa to produce evidence that New Delhi was behind killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Government's expanded heat pump pledge triples program cost to $750 million 

Will US streaming companies play ball with the CRTC?

CBC

Avalon MP accused of giving middle finger during carbon tax vote 

2 killed, 2 hospitalized after explosion, fire at Canadian High Commission in Nigeria 

Liberals go online to test messages attacking Poilievre's record 

Pierre Poilievre won't say if he's committed to the Paris accord's emissions targets 

Politicians condemn display of swastika at Parliament Hill rally 

Canada's Premiers united in their criticism of federal housing policy's carbon tax changes 

Liberals, Bloc Québécois strike down Poilievre's pitch to exempt all home heating from carbon tax

CRTC allows smaller internet companies to sell service over telecom's fibre networks 

Worrying about AI as an 'existential' threat distracts from immediate risks, Balsillie says 

The bombshell moments in Cameron Ortis's national security trial, so far

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Toronto-area workers must make at least $25 an hour for a living wage, report says, Here's how that compares across Ontario. 

'We have affordability crisis' Premiers and opposition push Justin Trudeau to cut carbon levy on natural gas

'The evidence in this case is now complete': Defence closes at Nathaniel Veltman terrorism trial

'It's a pretty big issue for the city': Ransomware attack responsible for Toronto Public Library out 

Meet the minister Justin Trudeau thinks can fix Canada's housing crisis 

Female veteran calls out MPs studying Canadian Armed Forces' culture  

He may be Canada's oldest international student. What his studies say about our immigration system

Guilbeailt says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion falls 

Feds put $5M toward security for community groups who fear hate-motivated crimes 

Ottawa casts a wary eye on mother mobile apps after banking Tik Tok, WeChat

Spy Service director expressed 'full confidence' in employees after 'tabuing' leak

Justin Trudeau is a problem for his party - and even if he quits, it might not save the Liberals, poll suggests

Why are our political leaders failing to meet the moment?

Toronto Sun

No one should be shocked by soft ride for suspected pedophiles 

The bottom is falling out for Justin Trudeau and the Liberals 

Trudeau Liberals and Bloc vote to block carbon tax relief 

Ontario may have to operate Toronto LRT's amid budget crunch: Documents 

'Doesn't make sense': Business leaders concerned by halted India-Canada trade talks

Trudeau failing on the immigration front as job growth trails

Why own't politicians give a strong response on anti-Semitism?

Supreme Court ruling on child luring sentencing call politics 

Quebec's tuition hike punishes out of province students

Green power initiatives losing steam

Provinces uniting against Trudeau 

Hello? Is everyone asleep at the switch?

Despite carbon tax emissions keep rising

National Post

Conservative motion to exempt carbon tax from all home heating rejected in House of Commons 

Make carbon pricing measures fair to all Canadians, premiers tell Trudeau government 

Government documents project Liberals' gun 'buyback' to cost nearly $2B, double minister's estimates

A brief history of politicians calling for Trudeau's resignation 

NDP, Conservatives want to know why Liberals inked $150M deal with vaccine maker with big tobacco ties 

Driven into the ditch by Trudeau,  Liberals have no clear way out

Military watchdog continues probe into Fortis case despite general's decision to withdraw complaint

Quebec's English universities offer to help with 'franchising' their students if tuition hike quashed 

Quebec public sector workers stage one-day strike with vows for more  

Conservative victory in New Zealand a good sign for Poilievre's Tories 

After huge meeting, social conservatives completely control Danielle Smith's party 

Mark Carney isn't ruling himself in as a potential Liberal leader, either 

Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland 

Make carbon pricing measures fair to all Canadians, premiers tell Trudeau government 

Global          

Cost, lack of insurance keeping Canadians from seeing the dentist: StatCan

Strong El Niño winter may lead to below-average snowfall in Canada, US

Stellantis autoworkers vote to ratify new collective agreement, Unifor says 

MPs vote down Poilievre's push to expand carbon price pause 

Are rate hikes over? Market watchers give their forecast to Bank of Canada 

Premiers 'united' on calls for carbon price pause, use meeting with Trudeau 

Boissonault cites TMX, 'energy poverty' in carbon price carve-out furor

How Alberta became a green energy leader then squandered it

'We need help': Vancouver park rangers crews disassemble CRAB park encampment 

'It's back baby': Stanley Park train to return for holiday season

'Significant challenges' to tackle in Vancouver, says Mayor one year into the job

Longtime Lumby mayor named BC United Party candidate for Vernon-Lumby

1,200 community members sign petition for grass field at new Killarney Park 

Surrey bylaw officers seize $80,000 worth of illegal fireworks 

'Real nightmare' Avian flu strikes 7 Fraser Valley farms, wildlife centre overwhelmed  

'The most amazing spirit': Saik'uz First Nation missing member, Chelsey Quay, found dead

Visitor Centre proposed as Emergency homeless Shelter in Comox Valley

Miscellaneous            

The Social Conservatives' UCP Takeover is complete 

In BC, Placer mining si big business. Put it on hold

Alberta's UCP Heads to the far right

After a Fatal SRO fire, inspections found dangers at more buildings 

BC Ferries' Labour Relations at "All Time Low" Says Union