Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, December 9-11, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, December 9-11, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Israeli defence chief resistes pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will 'take time'

Canada will support 'accountability system' to investigate Israeli military conduct, says Joly 

Israel to open 2nd crossing to inspect Gaza bound cargo 

Kathleen Wynn other ex-politicians urge Canada to play 'leadership role' in investigating sexual violence by Hamas 

Sorbora hotel exec disavows support fo post accusing Israel of genocide 

Hamas using rape as war tactic. Were have feminists gone?

Hamas inflicted 'the ultimate violation' on Israeli women and girls 

Steven Spielberg to document Hamas massacre survivor's stories

'No UN chief has done more to secure the survival of a terrorist organization' : Israel

Send Mounties to investigate Hamas rapes, Canadian women leaders urge 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Zelensky issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress 

Zelensky heads to Washington as Republicans threaten to cut off Ukrainian military aid 

What Zelenskyy's battles with his allies this week mean for the future of Ukraine's war

What do Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have against Ukraine?

Zelenskyy will arrive on Capital Hill to grim mood as Biden's aid package for Ukraine risks collapse 

Russia says it will hold presidential balloting in occupied regions of Ukraine next year 

Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls 

Globe and Mail

Commons Speaker Greg Fergus says he is prepared to quit over partisan video 

Greg Fergus says he's prepared to step down as Speaker if committee recommends it

British intelligence says Canada's cyber spies ate 'at the head of the pack'

Ottawa announces details of expanded dental care program for uninsured Canadians 

What will the federal dental insurance plan mean to the average Canadian? Here's what to know 

Conservatives have 'successfully' scapegoated carbon price in affordability crisis, Trudeau says 

Population growth is the housing issue politicians can't keep ducking 

IT firms connected to misconduct allegations never audited

Sport Minister announces federal commission to probe abuse and maltreatment 

Foreign Ministers from Middle East met with Joly, Trudeau  to discuss Israel-Hamas war 

The forces that make a soft landing possible in unprecedented economic times 

Rogers sells Cogeco stake as it looks to pay down debt in wake of Shaw takeover 

Conservatives have 'successfully' scapegoated carbon price in affordability crisis, Trudeau says 

Ex-BoC boss David Dodge: We need economic strategy focuse don investment, not consumption 

Canada's controversial diplomatic reporting program must be preserved 

CBC

House of Commons adjourns after more than 24 hours of voting, naps and singalongs

Feds introduce bill to set drinking water standards in First Nations 

Canadians and Albertans aren't sold on Alberta pension, skeptical about $334B figure, poll suggests 

Ottawa backs listing Black and LGBTQ workers under Canada's workplace equity laws: source 

Ottawa launches $13B dental-care program with kids and seniors first up for coverage 

NWT premier says he wants complete carbon tax exemption for territory 

Alberta premier's arguments on increasing oil and gas production 'logically incoherent': Wilkinson

Grocer's code of conduct won't work unless all companies sign on, Metro CEO tells MPs

CSIS chief says he learned new details of alleged plot to kill Sikh activist from US indictment 

Asian infrastructure bank can't be reformed unless China changes course, former executive says 

Speaker Greg Fergus apologizes for controversial video, asks MPs for chance to redeem himself

Federal government launching commission to probe system abuse in sports 

Forced labour watchdog opens probe agains Guess over possible Uyghur slave labour 

Emission projections show Canada on track to achieve interim carbon target 

80,000 Quebec nurses join public sector strike for 4 days 

Draft climate deal a 'monstrosity' that falls far short of what's needed, vulnerable countries say

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Doug Ford's housing minister apologizes to developers for Greenbelt fiasco 

Ontario steps up fight against Ottawa in push to build Highway 413

For the first time since Doug Ford became premier, Ontario will build renewable energy sources 

Ombudsman to probe pandemic payouts to parents 

School construction time to be cut in half, Education Minister Stephen Reece says

Ontario government wants tougher cellphone rules in schools

Canada is rolling out its dental care program.  Here's what yo need to know

'A gross betrayal': Toronto teacher who sexually assaulted student gets house arrest 

Emergency room staffing woes could be dangerous to your health  

Elon Musk's misinformation about Canada a dangerous sign 

MPs are weaponizing social media to create outrage. That's putting their colleagues in danger 

Doug Ford's university funding cuts didn't solve a problem. Neither will simply reversing them

'It is entirely my fault': Greg Fergus asks to remain House Speaker despite Liberal tribute video 

Tories have 'successfully' scapegoated carbon prince in affordability crisis: Trudeau 

NDP health critic holding out hope pharmacare bill could be table in next five days 

Seniors over 87 can apply to join federal dental plan starting next week 

Federal dental insurance program to be phased in over 2024, benefits to start in May

'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights   

Toronto Sun

Ford to announce major changes to booze sales on Thursday 

Mounties to destroy exhibits from serial murderer Robert Pickton case 

Nope, a petition won't get rid of Justin Trudeau 

Canada Post says issue that prevented it from accepting some parcels is fixed 

PM created his own mess on carbon taxes 

Federal dental insurance plan a toothless grin 

Albert's post-pandemic report highlights need to help Canada's youth 

Move to electric vehicles facing a bumpy highway ahead 

Moooo ... Burp ... What the hay?

Trudeau targets cow burbs and your ability to afford beef

Toronto MP stonewalled and harassed after questioning 'safer supply' 

Joly proves Trudeau's feminist foreign policy just empty words 

Who is Bonnie Crombie? The PCs and NDP really want to tell you

Trudeau government's beatdown of disabled veterans hits new legal low

Liberal's bail reforms spurring violent crime

Meeting UN's absurd emission targets would bankrupt Canada 

Trudeau hopes to scare voters in Canada with fears of Trump 

Why have holiday terminations become the norm?

Failing on the learning curve

Stop undermining the season of goodwill 

National Post

Speaker prepared to step down if he loses confidence of House over video tribute 

Canada's new dental insurance plan: Who is eligible and how much will they save?

Université de Moncton will keep its name despite controversial history, and save $4.6M

University presidents feeling the bit of they own limited speech rules 

First Nations get 'tools and powers' for cleaner water as Liberals table long-overdue bill 

Tories have 'successfully' blamed affordability crisis on carbon price, Trudeau says

'On the verve of complete failure' : Critics fear watered down climate deal as COP 28 nears finish 

The slow-motion spectacle of the Freedom Convoy 'mischief' trial, now headed into 2024

Trudeau botched 2023. The Liberals won't allow a repeat in 2024.

Everything is genocide - a cursory guide to Canada's most abused term 

Global          

Liberals to revive 'war-time housing' blueprints in bid to speed up builds  

Canada faces declining EV interest, report shows, despite push to boost sales 

Federal dental insurance plan details unveiled. What to know   

Canada wants to make cows burp less to fight climate change 

Grocery code of conduct needs full participation to be successful: Metro CEO

'Very clear in hindsight how wrong' Fraser tribute video was, Fergus tells MPs

Quebec strike: 80,000 nurses join picket line in another provincial walkout 

As carbon fight flares, Wilkinson defends Liberal approach 

Canada's military colleges are at a cross roads. What 2 graduates want now 

Modest ministers discussed resolution to Israel-Hamas war with Joly, Trudeau in Ottawa 

'A  human rights violation": Advocates, families oppose destruction of Robert Pickton evidence 

Supporters rally as Vancouver Park Board meets in shadow of mayor's plan to scrap it

'Urgent concern': BC releases gender based violence action plan

Vancouver City Council expected to change liquor regulations 

BC couple faces $600 a month rent hike when the baby becomes new 'occupant' 

4 new hybrid-electric Island class vessels approved for BC Ferries fleet 

With territory on both sides of BC-US border, Snit Confederacy  seeks recognition  

Should BC expand its specialty licence plate program? ICBC wants your input 

Food waste in the spotlight after thousands of oranges left at Metro Vancouver dump 

Top doctor encourages vaccination as BC hospitals see uptick in respiratory patients 

Canada, Coastal GasLink violated Wet'suwet'en Nation's human rights Amnesty International  

Indigenous advisory council at CN resigns, says company 'missed the mark'  on reconciliation

BC manufacturer contemplating move to Alberta due to costs   

Miscellaneous            

Alberta's Pension Plan isn't dead yet. But it's sickly 

How to build a local farming food hub

Vancouver needs a real plan for homeless youth 

Alberta sets a Methane "super emitter' record 

The BC Experiment that could transform child-care work