Ottawa Observations: Thursday/Friday, November 2-3, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday/Friday, November 2-3, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Netanyahu resists US pressure to pause the war to allow more aid to Gaza, wants hostages back first 

Hezbollah leader urges Arab countries to stop shipments to Israel, does not rule out escalation on Lebanese border

Emotional outburst on live TV from correspondent in Gaza over death of reporter encapsulates collective grief 

The wave of anger against Israel goes far beyond ordinary scrutiny 

Canadians denied permission to leave Gaza Strip Thursday, Ottawa urges 'humanitarian pause'

Ottawa has been told Canadians trapped in Gaza will be allowed to leave starting Sunday: source 

Israel warns citizens about possible threats when travelling abroad  amid Hamas conflict 

Reported hate crimes in several Canadian cities higher amid Israel-Hamas war, police say

Hezbollah leader praises Hamas attack, says all options against Israel 'on the table'

Canadians trapped in Gaza could ge to Egypt by Sunday

The trauma of war in the Middle East extends to news coverage in Canada 

Israel's fortified underground block bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza 

UN official says the average Gaza is living on two pieces of bread a day, and people need water 

Dragging Terry Fox statue into pro-Palestine protest disrespectful   

Hatred flourishes where ignorance is allowed to reign 

Is it a crime to support Hamas? What pro-Palestinian supporters need to know about Gaza rulers 

Students who signed petition condoning Hamas should have to answer for their decision 

The curious lack of outrage at another 'desecration' of the Terry Fox statue  

Why it feels safer to move my family to Israel than to stay in Canada 

German Vice-Chancellor's remarkable speech condemning Hamas, supporting Israel

How Hamas uses hospitals as shields during war 

Teaching kids about the Holocaust won't cure us of our antisemites 

The extreme rise in antisemitism is hardening the Jewish community 

Defeating Hamas would be a win for the Muslim world 

Hamas is very upfront about its genocidal intent. Why do some refuse to believe it?

Ukraine/Russia War           

 

Russia launches overnight aerial barrage across Ukraine 

Ukraine army chief says war with Russia moving to 'stalemate' phase 

Russia steps up its aerial barrage of Ukraine as Kyiv officials brace for attacks on infrastructure 

White House signals it's running out of funding to support Ukraine

Globe and Mail

Canada condemns Chinese conduct after fighter jet launches flares in front of Canadian aircraft 

Supreme Court strikes down mandatory minimum penalty for child luring

Ottawa will provide Alberta with calculation of province's share of CPP, Freeland says 

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond removed from Order of Canada at her request  

Pembina Pipeline needs Trans Mountain certainty before considering an offer, CEO says

Trudeau meets Biden in Washington to discuss economic trade and 'humanitarian pause' in Israel 

How much is the carbon tax climb-down worth to Justin Trudeau's government?

IT executive tells MPs he inflated contractors work experiences in records to government 

Toyota Canada asking Ottawa for assistance as it plans for shift to EVs

Conservatives turn to communications firm Mash Strategy as party reaches out to voters 

Senators call for federal-hate crime hotline to address rising Islamophobia

Canadian prison 'disturbingly and unconscionably Indigenized', corrections watchdog says

PBO pegs lifetime cost of Canada's new F-35 fighter jets at $73.9 billion over 45 years 

Defunding CBC would be 'devastating' to news in rural Canada, Catherine Tait testifies 

Inquiry into foreign interference from China, Russia is under way, Justice Hogue says 

Mark Carney says he hasn't ruled out Liberal leadership run 

CBC

Playing defence on the carbon tax has put Trudeau's Liberals on the defensive 

Supreme Court says mandatory minimum sentences for child luring unconstitutional 

Liberals and NDP accuse Conservatives of mounting 'attack' on every workers 

NDP to back Conservative motion calling for carbon tax pause on all home heating fuels 

CBC president defends broadcaster's Israel-Hamas coverage in testy meeting with MPs

Provincial finance ministers press Freeland on carbon tax changes during CPP meeting  

Freeland says she's asked Chief actuary to determine Alberta's share of CPP 

Former Bank of Canada governor Carney questions carbon price break on home heating oil  

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond dropped from the Order of Canada  

Two years after peak crypto, Bitcoin has faded from the political conversation 

F-35 fighter jets to cost Canada nearly $74 billion PBO

Finance committee MPs ask federal government to reject RBC-HSBC deal

Canadian military chopper buzzed by Chinese fighter jets, DND says

Saik'uz First Nation calls for help after 2 people disappear in single year

Toronto/Vancouver Star

UN shows a tone-deaf approach in appointing Iran to chair human rights forum 

Premier Doug Ford claims ignorance n land use debacle. Documents seem to tell a different story 

Turpel-Lafond removed from Order of Canada after Indigenous identity discredited

Pierre Poilievre isn't wading deeply into foreign affairs. Here's why 

Daylight saving time may be bad for your health; Why some say it's time to ditch the time switch 

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

Ottawa wants its own independent analysis of Alberta's CPP exit costs, Chrystia Freeland says  

Canadian helicopter intercepted by Chinese fighter jets in 'unsafe' encounters, defence minister says 

Here are the six candidates running to be Assembly of First Nations national chief

NDP to back Tory motion calling for carbon price off all heat sources 

Ontario's hopes for a Toyota EV Factory in jeopardy after Justin Trudeau says no more massive subsidies 

Auditor general conducting Ontario Place, Science Centre audits 

Ontario housing starts up, but still far off needed levels for 1.5 million homes 

Ontario launching infrastructure bank with $3B in public funding  

Toronto Sun

Trudeau's plan to pause his carbon tax goes off the rails 

Auditor General conducting Ontario Place, Ontario Science Centre audits 

Private clinics will not reduce wait tines in Ontario: Study

Will he stay or will he go?

Liberal MPs must vote to give all Canadians relief  

Responsible government isn't just for tough times 

Thank a dairy farmer, really

Justin Trudeau's political death watch  

It's time for Trudeau to go

Can an Ontario infrastructure bank get things built?

Trudeau squeezed from all sides - especially by his own Liberals 

The Bank of Canada's carbon tax mishaps 

High immigration fuels Canada's housing crisis 

National Post

Liberal MP who broke ranks with Trudeau on carbon taxes say she could do it again 

Ministry reveals $150M PHAC loss was from 'unfilled' COVID-19 vaccine deal with Quebec company Medicago

Federal clean electricity rules would cause disruption and price spikes, Alberta says in official response 

Daylight Saving time ends this Sunday: How turning the clocks back can hurt your health 

Former judge Turpel-Lafond removed from Order of Canada after Indigenous intensity discredited 

Quebec is the most stressed out province in Canada, Nova Scotia the unhealthiest: study 

'The adults in the room': NDP will back Conservative motion to exempt carbon tax from all home heating  

Conservatives, Bloc call for emergency committee meeting over squandered  $150M contract loss with no details 

New Supreme Court justice says she brings experience 'from the trenches of justice system"

Global          

'Young and Restless' star Eric Bradeen lays into 'dismal' Air Canada 

Chinese jets intercept, fire flares near Canadian helicopter in 'significantly unsafe' moves 

NDP says UCP cabinet minister's letter suggests he doesn't believe Albertans support pension idea 

Canada's job market is 'softening'. What that could mean for interest rates

Private health care won't reduce wait times - it may raise them, report says

Chief Actuary to calculate 'reasonable ' Alberta CPP exit cost: Freeland 

Canada pouring $35.5 million in to Canadian Foodgrains Bank new food security program  

Feds look to subsidize BC heat pumps amid carbon tax freeze controversy. 

BC residents rally over landlord's appeal to make them pay for $1M elevator costs 

Mary Ellen Tuprel-Lafond removed from Order of Canada at own request 

Patients left in limbo with only walk in clinches in 2 BC Cities closing

'Im out $30,000': Petition launched by BC landlords says laws favour tenants 

Opponents stage protest as clock ticks down on BC Island deer kill 

'I felt like I was n a MMA fight': Disabled BC man shares horrible Air Canada experience 

Alternative drug now available as Ozempic shortage looms

'Historic; agreement signed to protect more of BC's lands and waters 

Downtown Eastside groups issue urgent plea for homeless ahead of winter

Vancouver  magic mushroom stores reopening after police raid 

Pacific Coastal Airlines to add more flights between Penticton, Vancouver  

More than a dozen Surrey portables still without heat as winter approaches 

Miscellaneous            

It pays to be a man working in the BC Government 

Most British Columbians are way overdue for their COVID boosters 

This lawyer paid for spying on a judge. Charges stayed, he's defiant 

When it comes to youth homelessness, 'Depressingly Little' has changed 

BC and Tahltan sign 'historic' mining agreement

Don't thank me for being a tree planter 

The BC Labour Federation launches a campaign to back gig drivers 

Danielle Smith's Dangerous clean energy fantasies 

Why Sustainable Housing is key for a resilient future

Kevin Falcon is ready to axe the carbon tax 

Saskatchewan joins Alberta in backing Government Law Breaking