Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, November 7-8, 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 7-8, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

For Canadians who fled Gaza, a mix of relief and survivor's guilt 

Israel-Hamas fight intensifies in Gaza City, accelerating exodus of Palestinians to the south 

UN Chief says Gaza deaths show something 'wrong' with Israel operation

Pro-Palestinian protest in London to go ahead on Remembrance Day, despite pushback from Sunk, ministers 

Justin Trudeau decries 'terrifying' rise in antisemitism, growing Islamophobia

Majority of Canadians support a pause in hostilities in Israel-Hamas war, polls suggest 

Rise in antisemitic, Islamophobic threats has Canadians 'scared in our own streets" PM says

MP's security boosted after spike in threats linked to Israel-Hamas war

Israel-Hamas fighting  heats up in Gaza City, accelerating the exodus of Palestinians to the south 

From Gaza to Egypt, Canadian woman describes fleeing Israel-Hamas war with young kids 

Behind the scenes, the Trudeau government's balancing act is getting even tougher as the Israel-Hamas crisis deepens

Islamophobia: "I have never seen it this bad'

The city is a tinderbox and all it will take to ignite is a single match 

Graphic video from Hamas strike is soul crushing, but should be shown to the world

Toronto Police expand Hate Crimes Unit, launch new platform to report hateful graffiti amid Israel-Hamas conflict 

Ottawa says 75 people connected to Canada have now left Gaza via Egyptian border 

Canadians who seek justice in the Israel-Hamas war should choose their words - and their targets - very carefully

It was up to journalists to expose Hamas' delight in savagery  

Trudeau's strong stand on anti-Semitisim should have come sooner 

US launches airstrike in Syria after attacks by Iranian-backed militias 

Pro-Palestine protesters so above the law they can takeover a bank

Someone will get killed in Canada over Middle East battle

Trudeau denounces 'terrifying' rise of antisemitism in Canada: 'This needs to stop'

Netanyahu's foes unite with government to combat a common enemy - Hamas

CFL fires head of stats crew over antisemitic comments 

Clash at Concordia University over Israel-Hamas conflict leaves on arrested, others injured 

German vice-chancellor's speech on anti-semitism among the greatest in history 

'This must Stop'

Ukraine/Russia War           

 

Ukrainian children abducted by Russia appeal for help from Canadian MPs

Globe and Mail

Allegations against government official over events tied to ArriveCan 'extremely concerning' Trudeau says

A bureaucrat points a finger in an ArriveCan whodunnit 

Federal Chief technology officer lied about ArriveCan app, MPs hear 

Bank of Canada's policy-makers split on need for further rate hikes 

There's dissent at the Bank of Canada, and the act we know about it is progress 

Toronto developers delay launch of about 14,000 new condos as sales dive

Quebec mayor, 23, resigns mid-mandate because of burnout from managing forest fires 

Newfoundland and Labrador to launch basic income program for residents aged 60-64

English Montreal school board sues Quebec government after it's forced to communicate in French

Immigration minister to reform temporary foreign worker program to stamp out abuse after slavery claims 

Industry demand for clarity on defence policy update has Blair back at drawing board

New Liberal Party co-chair optimistic in face of bleak polls

First Nations chiefs urge Trudeau to step in to phase out salmon farms 

Natural gas is a dying commodity, and Canada needs to stop supporting it 

Conservatives object to text of new Canada-Ukraine free trade deal over references to carbon pricing 

Ottawa promises to build more homes on public land as fall mini-budget looms 

Federal Fisheries industry doing poor job of monitoring fishing industry, report says 

Ottawa paid nearly $670,000 for KPMG's advice on cutting consultant cost

Canada projected to miss its 2030 emissions reduction targets, says environment commissioner 

CBC

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson

Government defends hiring consulting firm KPMG to find ways to save money

Housing minister vows to keep working with cities despite premier's threats to block him 

Liberal government set to miss 2030 emissions targets, says environment commissioner audit 

Transcript of alleged RCMP leaker's testimony still not available due to 'serious technical issue'

Greenpeace calls for Canadian forestry giant to lose its eco-certification 

MPs to study $300M Liberal government paid to now-shuttered COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer 

Trudeau to travel to San Francisco to attend meeting of APEC leaders 

Bank of Canada officials split on need for more rate hikes, deliberations show 

Trial of Freedom Conroy protester Pat King delayed, to be judge-alone

Feds unlock public properties to build 29,200 housing units by 2029

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Trudeau's Liberals build their election team as Poilievre's Conservatives surge ahead 

Toronto has a bold plan  to make housing more affordable - now it needs money to make it happen 

Liberal leadership candidates bash Doug Ford over the Greenbelt scandal 

This drug was hailed as a COVID game-changer. Here's what we know about Paxlovid today

Justin Trudeau promised to plant 2 billion trees. Critics question whether he'll do it - and it it will actually help fight climate change 

Ontario to boost compensation for injured workers by 'super indexing' benefits 

Pierre Poilievre is winning over Canadians. Why isn't Justin Trudeau fighting back?

Toronto Sun

Only recessions dramatically lower greenhouse gases

Trudeau's emission targets are a fantasy

Trudeau Liberals flip Canadians the bird on more carbon tax breaks 

Electric vehicle subsidies make little sense in Canada 

Bloc supporting Trudeau punishes rest of Canada

National Post

Bill Blair forced to 'recraft and refine' long-delayed defence policy update as industry questions spending plans 

Trudeau and Singh trade shots on carbon tax exemptions and rumours on future of Liberal-NDP alliance 

Liberals' gun control bill could put lives of Indigenous hunters at risk, committee hears 

Alberta plan would prevent an other pandemic ruled by health bureaucrats 

Liberals keep exploitative immigration policies fully intact 

Safe supply is doomed, but harm reduction might still be saved 

Did this Liberal MP flip the bird in Parliament? A cursory investigation 

Alberta government planning to fire Chetermere Council, administrators after months of defiance 

Leaked documents show Alberta to completely rebuild health care system 

Danielle Smith has room to manoeuvre on social  conservative policies   

Government spending $3.5 million on spare parts for aging submarines that rarely patrol 

Global          

Shania Twain tour crew involved in bus rollover near Wolsely, Saskatchewan 

Long-delayed defence policy update is being recrafted again, Blair says

Trudeau pushes heat pumps in carbon price carve out, What are they?

Ontario joins federal vaping tax. What about other provinces?

English Montreal School Board sues after being forced to communicate in French

Leaked documents reveal Alberta's plan to dismantle AHS, possibly sell off care homes 

RCMP 'cannot function' effectively on national security threats: committee 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson

Police release new photos of fugitive notorious sex offender missing in BC

BC Greens deputy leader fired for social media activity 

As Township of Langley grows, it's falling behind on infrastructure, says Mayor 

Future of beloved BC fried chicken chain uncertain with CEBA-repayment deadline looming 

New BC Law would force cities to allow density near transit hubs 

Bird flu infections detected at six more BC farms 

Civil society groups, minister at odds on whether BC on track to meet climate targets 

BC's top court turfs appeal of snap 2020 provincial election 

BC tables new bill to cut down on homebuilding delays 

Miscellaneous            

Sim's Controversial Comms Direct out after just three months 

Tragedy and a Search for Answers on Sai'kuz First Nation 

Vancouver's Levin Wage Jumps again 

Elizabeth May on her stroke and lack of family doctor 

When a Broken Elevator in Supportive Housing is a 'Death Sentence'

Gains, Losses and Lingering anger in the SFU Teaching assistant strike 

Are Schools more Dangerous without embedded Police? 

New Refugee crisis Exhibit is vivid, haunting and Myth-busting 

Vancouver spent $550,000 to evict Hastings campers