Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, November 16-17, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   TThursday-Friday, November 16-17, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Israel renews call for Gaza's to flee key southern city 

Trudeau says Israel hurting peace prospects in Gaza, decries Canadians 'lashing out'

Public division over Israel-Hamas war spills into the arts world 

A famous community, an ancient hatred

RCMP investigates Imam who called for killing of Zionists at Montreal rally 

Trudeau says Vancouver protests not about him 

Trudeau responds to Netanyahu's rebuke by reaffirming Canada's support for  Israel

Jewish Canadians living in rising fear as violence and vitriol increase 

Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians, including 3 militants, as West Bank violence surges

Hamas determined to maximize Israeli and Palestinian deaths, Poilievre says

Trudeau speaks to Netanyahu cabinet minister after his comments trigger Israeli backlash 

Why is a ceasefire in Gaza so contentious?

Israel says it will let aid into Gaza as UN warns of dwindling food, water supplies 

Can Israel defeat Hamas with fewer civilian casualties?

Jewish High School closes early after bomb threat 

Justin Trudeau and his foreign minister have largely avoided the ceasefire question, Why?

Pro-Palestinian protesters and police clash at Scotiabank HQ

'Innocence shattered': Jewish community angry, terrified after bomb threat at Toronto school

How the Israel-Hamas war shifted to a PR battle  

Terrifying threats made against Jewish school and daycare  

Sick Kids anesthesiologist investigated for anti-Israeli comments 

Cops aware of 'confession' video by woman admitting anti-Semitic Starbucks attack 

University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre signs Jama's letter denying Jewish rapes 

We must stand up to silence against all women in all spaces 

Jews around the world fear another Holocaust  

Trudeau needs 100 police officers to protect him agains protesters 

Hamas terrorists rob Jews and Palestinians of their humanity

Trudeau lectures Israel, did it really work?

Two wars, two different responses in Canada   

The lasting damage of PM's criticism of Israel 

Body of second Israeli hostage killed by Hamas found near Shifa Hospital in Gaza: IDF

Funeral held for 19 year old Hamas Kidnap victim 

Singh: Netanyahu government is an extremist government - dangerous for the people of Israel 

Anesthesiologist at Toronto's Sick Kids hospital investigated for anti-Israel comments 

Pro-Palestinian protestes disrupt Pierre Poilievre's Ontario rally 

Disgraced 'anti-racism' trainer returns to threaten Trudeau, pledge destruction of Canada 

Muslim charity under CRA microscope for ties to alleged Hamas front 

Where is Trudeau's moral clarity on Israel's war against Hamas 

The radical calls for violence on Canadian streets

Of course, Gen Z would turn to Jew-hating mass murdering Osama Bin Laden

Ukraine/Russia War           

Ukraine's Kharkiv builds underground schools

Ukraine war the focus, but Gaza conflict on minds at security forum in Halifax 

Globe and Mail

Trudeau declines to echo Biden's dictator comment about Xi 

Ottawa's exclusion from Indo-Pacific talks worries business group 

Teck's deal to shed coal comes at a perfect time 

From bad blood and public bashing to an $8.9 billion deal: How Teck made nice with Glencore

Ottawa sets out clear path for Glencore's purchase of Teck's coal mines

'A fight in the darkness': The making of Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew

The Ontario Liberal Party is showing sins of revival. And a good thing, too, for the brand is in peril across the land 

Ex-RCMP intelligence director Cameron Ortis's testimony based on 'fiction': Crown 

EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8 billion more than government projections, PBO report says

Elon Musk under fire for not taking down antisemitic. tweets in Canada 

At sprawling San Francisco APEC summit, Canada opts for more intimate, one-on-one approach 

CBC

Dozens sickened with salmonella after eating cantaloupes in Canada, US

Ethics commissioner investigating chair of Federal Green Fund 

Judge says Ottawa listing plastic items as toxic was 'unreasonable and unconstitutional' 

Canada probing reports that BC Based company's drone tech ended up in Russia, Blair says

Quebec's stock market regulator can go after Canada's Panama Papers Kingpin, Supreme Court rules 

Ottawa's green grants program for homeowners is running out of money faster than expected 

EV battery deals to cost $5.8B more due to last corporate tax on subsidies, budget officer says 

Trudeau and Xi exchange hellos at APEC summit but don't formally meet 

Canada-India trade talks won't resume until India co-operates with Nijjar investigation, minister suggests 

Saskatchewan government introduces law to stop collecting carbon tax on natural gas 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

'Elements of planning' say police about fatal collision with pedestrians

Lack of Answers on ArriveCan scandal a disgrace  

When did the erosion of Ontario's universities and colleges start?

Environmental groups urge appeal of ruling against Canada's single use plastics ban 

How some of Ontario's  most recognizable companies have become embroiled in alleged labour exploitation schemes 

Canada's Haiti envoy: 'Nothing is moving fast enough' to end country's gang crisis 

Indigenous groups push Trudeau to include oil and gas in loan program expected in fall economic statement 

Conservative insiders are trying to boost Pierre Poilievre's image. A new poll suggests there plan may be working 

Federal Court quashes cabinet order underlying dingle-use plastics ban

Justin Trudeau's environment minister tries to quash speculation he'll be resign over carbon pricing 

Accused RCMP Leaker acted on 'clear and grave threat' defence lawyer says 

Justin Trudeau is in a lot of trouble right now - just not with Jagmeet Singh

Toronto Sun

Reckless spending forced Canada's interest rates higher, Scotiabank says 

Slashing Defence is the unkindest cut of all

Time to uncap Ontario's beer market 

Justin Trudeau's words and socks, show he's not a serious leader 

Trudeau's 'We're back' message is wearing thin 

National Post

Sweden dispenses with the Canadian model of immigration 

Trudeau says his government has 'always exercised fiscal restraint' as Poilievre pushes for balanced budget 

The lessons Justin Trudeau didn't learn from his father, including how to quit 

Saskatchewan Party MLA charged with soliciting sexual services kicked out of government caucus 

Alberta panel hears callers for and against split from Canada Pension Plan

Ottawa's latest major IT project, ballooning by billions, presages another Phoenix debacle 

BC suspends Surrey Police board, Brenda Locke out as chair

Guilbeault says he has no plans to resign despite possibility of more carbon tax carve-outs 

Cabinet order that is basis for single-use plastics ban quashed by courts, Liberal 'strongly considering' appeal

Global          

'More investment' needed in defence spending, Blair tells security conference 

Will single-use plastics return with federal ban overturned? Unlikely, it seems

Canada's pharmacies grapple with shortages. These drugs are facing the pinch

Saskatchewan MLA Ryan Domotor charged with communicating to obtain sexual services 

Is China's Xi Jinping a dictator? How Trudeau answered at APEC

Will the Rogers Sugar strike affect holiday baking plans? Here's what to know 

$90 million worth of cocaine, crystal meth seized  in Toronto bust 

3 brands of cantaloupe recalled across Canada due to risk of salmonella 

Canadian small businesses say they feel squeezed by Amazon power 'imbalance' 

EV battery deals to cost $4.8B more than government projected: PBO report 

Early all-male health committee swapping in women for wonen's health study

Trudeau, Xi appear to avoid each other at APEC Summit

With India talks on ice, Canada's 'focus' is on Nijjar probe: Mary Ng

Former CBSA dog handler calls out 0 day 'discriminatory' parental leave policy 

Surrey Police Board suspended as BC moves to force transition from RCMP 

'Shameful': Mariners' union slams loss of search technology on BC Coast 

'Heavy-handed': Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke reacts to decision to suspend police board 

BC Supreme Court rules against Vancouver  group's challenge for supportive housing project 

New rules enacted for BC rideshare and delivery drivers, including a minimum wage

Vancouver motion to increase housing density in Shaughnessy loses vote

Ridge Meadows RCMP release break-and-enter suspect caught by homeowner 

Saanich police deploy all-female constable team

Peer based program takes alternative approach to security in Vancouver's DTES

Miscellaneous            

Preston Manning's Prescription for a Pandemic Disaster  

Taking stock of the BC NDP's Housing Blitz 

BC unveils new job protections for Gig Drivers 

A lot of deer carry COVID, Should that worry people?

Why BC Politicians are calling for ceasefire  

Time to end information Hide and Seek Games 

Canada's 'Red Scare' Immigration tactics.reverberate today 

Clearing the COVID 'Time Fog'