Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, November 14-15, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday-Wednesday, November  14-15, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Trudeau's 'maximum restraint' comments draw criticism from Netanyahu  

Israeli troops deepen search at main Gaza hospital for evidence of Hamas 

'It was like hell': Canadian family returned from Gaza recount 30 nights of Israel air strikes 

The new axis of evil is attacking democracies worldwide 

Vancouver police sent 100 officers after protest surrounded Trudeau at restaurant 

Protest against Trudeau outside Vancouver cocktail bar required 100 offices; demonstrator stunned with a Taser 

Trudeau criticized for calling on Israel to 'exercise maximum restraint in Gaza

Protesters confront Trudeau in Vancouver, call for ceasefire in Israel Hamas War 

Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama says NDP removal was due to her 'early' call for ceasefire in Gaza  

Israeli troops enter Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, say Hamas weapons and equipment found on site 

Ottawa told a permanent resident his wife couldn't evacuate from Gaza. Then his lawyer filed a lawsuit  

Israel searches for traces of Hamas in raid of key Gaza hospital packed with patients  

Two more Canadians leave Gaza Strip, Chrystia Freeland sidesteps Benjamin Netanyahu rebuke of Justin Trudeau 

Survivors of Hamas attack dispatched as troubadours of horror to tell their stories 

Man wearing Israeli flag refused to leave High Park Mosque until police were called

Timeline: the prime minister's evolving statements on the war in the Gaza Strip 

Justin Trudeau urges Israel to show 'maximum restraint' in sharpest reprimand yet 

Trudeau rebuked by Netanyahu after urging 'maximum restraint' to protect civilians 

Trudeau's Israel tirade holds Canada's anti-Semites a propaganda victory 

Trudeau has angered the world with his statements on Israel

Trudeau's speech on Israel set a dangerous tone here at home 

Hamas is distorting international law as weapon in its war on Israel 

Hamas murdered Vivian Silver in cold blood, but Liberals would like to pretend otherwise 

Ex-Pink Floyd member Roger Waters refused at hotels in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitisim allegation 

Justin Trudeau just can't stop appeasing Israel's enemies 

An agitated Liberal caucus is driving Trudeau's Israel stance, John Baird says 

A short recap of the quickly deteriorating relationship between Trudeau and Netanyahu 

100 Vancouver police sent after pro-Palestinian protesters surround Trudeau at restaurant  

Concordia University is unsafe for Jewish students and professors like me 

Protesters confront Trudeau in Vancouver, call for Israel Hamas ceasefire 

Trudeau urges Israel to exercise 'maximum restraint' in Gaza

Montreal's Jewish community say they're on alert after gunfire towards schools 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Russia circumventing Canadian sanctions to buy mine detonators: report 

Man from Manitoba First Nation dead after going to fight in Ukraine, chief says

Globe and Mail

Ontario expert panel urges end to post secondary tuition freeze 

Alberta COVID-19 panel calls for considering of 'alternative scientific narratives' for future health emergencies 

Social workers and paramedics team up to offer alternatives to ERs for mental health calls in Ottawa

Ontario's patient omnusvan has seen 33% surge in complaints over 2022-23, report says 

Pierre Lassonde 'mystified' by Teck choice of Glencore bid for coal unit 

Canadian home sales slow in October as many buyers have already 'gone into hibernation': CREA

If history is any indication, the Trudeau Liberals are doomed 

The multimillion-dollar government app with a hole in the middle 

Prime Minister's Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle 

Freeland, Singh talk competition law changes ahead of fall economic statement 

Liberals, NDP urge Conservatives not to stall citizenship rights for 'lost Canadians' 

Canada  must protect its economy and trade from a Donald Trump 2.0 Presidency 

Guilbeault, Poilievre trade barbs over carbon price exemption bill for farmers 

Heritage Minister says quick action needed to enact Online Streaming Act

CBC

Conservatives targeting Linberal, NDP seats in Northern Ontario 

Social media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberals' online streaming law 

Anti-vax BC soldier came close to mutiny, should face severe punishment: prosecutor 

Singh says Pharmacare talks 'ongoing' doesn't expect details in fall economic statement 

Asia-Pacific leaders gather in San Francisco as tensions with China run high 

Trudeau takes first official flight on new new VIP federal government jet 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

'I feel deeply remorseful': Doug Ford's former housing minister says he'll talk to RCMP about Greenbelt land swap scandal

'We've been accused of being Métis deniers': Trudeau Government's proposed law pits First Nations against Ontario Métis

Doug Ford urges Senate to pass bill that would add exemptions to Justin Trudeau's carbon levy 

Doug Ford's education minister says teachers will be held accountable for hateful comments about Israel-Haas conflict 

The jury is out in the trial of accused terrorist Nathaniel Veltman. Here's what they're deciding  

Bonnie Crombie says she can win the Ontario Liberal leadership on the first ballot 

Galen Weston takes parting shot at grocery inflation critics on his way out the door as Loblaw president 

Carbon price carve-out for heating oil muddied waters I Senate on other bill: Senator Paula Simons 

Poll suggests a widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government 

Ford government should let colleges and universities raise tuition fees by5 percent: Panel 

Don't blame Doug Ford - he says everything is someone else's fault 

Toronto Sun

Plot twist in home explosion includes owner's 'manifesto'

Judge decries another sex assault case tossed for 'shameful' delay 

Deadpool star Reynolds has eye on Vancouver real estate as he accepts Order of BC

Does Trudeau get it? People are done with him

The forgotten people march toward recognition 

Decolonization is not about healing, it's about retribution 

Trudeau Liberals will regulate podcasts while claiming they won't 

Fake news alert!

Trudeau tanks Canadian economy as Americans prosper

Will Trudeau become carbon dated with tax?

Expand school choice to help end gender controversies  

Our tax dollars need a little r-e-s-p-e-c-t

Time for a useless UN climate gabfest 

National Post

Canada needs to update its official websites, or at least Trudeau's photo stuck in the past 

NDP rejects first draft of Liberal pharmacare legislation as deadline looms

Alberta NDP members seek to ditch party name, say association with federal party 'a drag' on support 

Alberta COVID study calls for mainstream science skepticism, stronger individual rights  

Soldier's anti-COVID vaccine videos came close to mutiny, prosecutor tells court martial 

Suspect caught on camera snatching poppy donation box from Kelowna store: RCMP

Trudeau, Eby announce $1 billion battery plant in Maple Ridge 

India presses Canada to deal with another alleged Khalistani terror threat 

The farm carbon tax exemption will probably fail. But anger at the Liberals will live  on 

What can (and can't) public servants in Canada say on social media 

One in five Canadians surveyed want Trudeau to resign because they are 'just tired of him'

Trudeau issues two minister mandate letters but won't be issuing any others 

Global          

Edmonton pharmacies facing shortages of common drugs: "It's frighening'

'It's here': COVID sub variant HV.1 growing in Canada. What to know so far

Justin Trudeau won't say if Canada will designate the IRGC a terrorist organization 

Smith says pension exit debate opened Canada's eyes to Alberta's grievances 

Anti-vax soldier's actions were close to 'mutiny' BC court martial hears 

Health minister remains 'confiden't in NDP deal as pharmacare deadline nears 

Canada appoints new ambassador to Russia amid stained relations 

Ontario MPP reopens office as an independent, vows to fight her censure 

Manning panel gives 90 recommendations on Alberta's COVID-19 pandemic response 

Ottawa should send diplomats to Taliban-run Afghanistan: former envoy

Former CBSA official denies lying to committee about ArriveCan contracting 

Albertans should want to stay in Canada Pension Plan, Investment head says 

'Supply, supply, supply' Freeland tees up fat economic statement 

Northwest Territories residents head to polls after wildfire delayed earlier vote

Trudeau sends mixed messages on climate policy with carve out: environment experts 

'Having a badge, gun isn't necessarily the answer: Langley RCMP standoff response questioned 

'I want some reassurance': 6th sinkhole hits Langley property near TMX pipeline construction 

'Deadpool' star Ryan Reynolds inducted into Order of British Columbia 

Video captures arrest of man accused of trying to disarm Burnaby RCMP officer 

BC launching grant fund, help line for targets of hate and racism

Vancouver axes parking minimums for projects in West End Broadway zone 

Rick Hansen reflects on 5 years since his rehabilitation journey began 

Seized Nanaimo Hells Angels clubhouse to be demolished Wednesday: Minister 

Park Ranger, police officer assaulted in clean up at CRAB Park, Police say

BC Announces all repairs on Coquihalla Highway finished from 2021 flood 

Vancouver housing motions to be heard at Council, including Shaughnessy density proposal 

Global BC wins Websters for news reporting, excellence in health and community impact 

Miscellaneous            

How to balance free expression with protection from harm?

Amanda Follett Hosgood wins a Webster Award 

Building the future with wood 

Hollywood North hits tough times 

The Tyee's 'What Works' are business pages for the Bioregion 

A guaranteed income? Alberta shows the need 

How a Vancouver restaurant raised thousands for aid in Gaza 

Should Emily Carr have a room of her own

For Waubgeshig Rice, Grim Hope Burns Bright