Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, November 30-December 1, 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 30-December 1, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Temporary truce ends as fighting resumes in Israel-Hamas war, renewing concerns for hostages 

Daughter of missing Canadian victim of Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel searches for answers 

Israel informs Arab states it wants buffer zone in post war Gaza, says source 

Sexual violence is the hidden crime of war. But we must not look away 

War rages in Gaza again after talks fail to extend Israel-Hamas truce 

Israeli soldier mistakenly shot civilian who fired on Hamas gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop: Police

Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas political leader in Gaza?

After mass exodus, Israel's rush to replace foreign workers raises human rights concerns 

Condoning anti-Semitism will lead to hate spiralling out of control 

Author urges Indigo's Jewish CEO to drop vandalism charges but not her books 

Pro-Palestinian protesters are going to far 

Protests on our streets should be as welcome as Nazi parades  

Why everyone should care about the rise of hate 

With friends like Hamas, show need enemies?

The pro-terror hate groups organizing almost all of Canada's ceasefire now rallies

Ukraine/Russia War           

Ukraine conducts new attack on Russian railway deep in Siberia 

Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million 

Zelenskyy says domestic weapons production, US election critical for Ukraine war success 

Trudeau votes against more guns for Ukraine; is he pro-Putin?

Globe and Mail

Climate change is making insurance coverage more expensive and more limited - and it's only going to get worse 

Wildfires could be triple Canada's industrial emissions. But they're excluded from the official carbon tally

COP28, with 70,000 participants, is a chaotic climate jamboree. It should be a slimmed-down negotiating session 

Ottawa makes overture to Meta to restart talks in hope of ending news block

Big Six banks boosted year-end bonus payments across the board 

Banks brace for tough  economic times in 2024

Supreme Court says Crown may use evidence from illegal searches in some circumstances 

BC urges people to prepare for atmospheric river bearing down on south coast 

Michigan regulators approve $500-million Enbridge Line 5 pipeline tunnel project under channel linking two Great Lakes 

John Fraser finishes this time as interim Ontario Liberal leader as party elects permanent replacement 

Brampton says dissolving Peel Region would cost $1.3 billion over next decade 

Official Languages Commissioner 'disappointed' by call for Heritage Minister to speak English 

Conservative MP apologizes for asking minister to speak English after criticism from Bloc 

Oil and gas cap framework being crafted with recent court decisions in mind, Guilbeault says 

Montreal area community centres identified as "alleged Chinese police stations' by RCMP threaten to sue force for defamation 

Ottawa goes to court to get $122,000 grant back from Laith Marouf employer

CSIS officer allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture 

Claims of toxic workplace at CSIS absolutely 'devastating', Trudeau says 

CSIS whistleblowers faced hurdles seeking justice and telling their stories 

Liberal bail reforms poised to become law after year of increased crime concerns 

Ottawa examines tax reform to drive advertising with Google and Meta back to Canadian media 

CBC

What we know so far about Google's $100M media fund 

What to know about the electricity regulations Alberta is threatening to defy 

Trudeau defends his economic track record as mew data shows GDP contracted last quarter 

Growing threats to Canada's security drove $10B surveillance plane purchase, minister says 

Canada added  25,000 jobs last month, StatsCan says

Tools capable of extracting personal data from phones being used by 13 federal departments, documents show 

The fight over the Senate's handling of the carbon tax is a portent of things to come 

Ottawa starts work on alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people 

Conservative MP accused of insulting francophones by asking minister to speak English 

Federal Green fund faces new hurdles before its suspension is lifted 

Claims of toxic workplace at CSIS absolutely 'devastating' PM says

Watchdog flags 'risk of discrimination' in border agency's air traveller risk assessments 

Ottawa starts work on alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people 

'We were duped': Health minister vows to close 'loophole' on flavoured nicotine pouches 

Mushroom farmer takes centre stage in Trudeau-Poilievre carbon tax exchange 

Hockey Canada says almost 1.900 maltreatment complaints received in 2022-23

Canada's economy shrank by 0.3% in third quarter, StatsCan says 

Friends of one of Bernardo's victims call on Ottawa to do more to uphold victim's rights 

Convoy leader texted with ex-premier Brad Wall, current Saskatchewan MLA, docs show

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Ontario universities are running out of money and time, report says 

Ontario's next Liberal leader is about to be revealed 

Doug Ford accuses 'extremist' federal environment minister of stalling Highway 413 project 

Air Canada is finally letting passengers track the location of their luggage. Here's how 

TMU and police investigate after swastika  shown at Wednesday rally 

Liberals, NDP, Bloc accuse Conservatives of stalling Canada-Ukraine free trade deal

Catholic teachers file for conciliation as contract talks with Ford government continue 

'I'm willing to pay that price': Target of alleged India assassination plot says he will defy attempts to silence him 

Watchdog flags 'risk of discrimination' in border agency's air traveller targeting 

Two NDP MPs vote against fiscal update motion over Indigenous, gender issues

Ottawa passes long-awaited bail reform bill under intense pressure from police, the premiers 

MPs are acting out for one reason - and it's the ugly truth few want to talk about

China may have released the Two Michaels, but it's not done using them

Toronto Sun

Ontario by-election result a disaster for Liberals and Crombie 

Hallelujah! A victory for common sense 

What's outrageous is the behaviour of Minister  St-Onge

Canadians say it feels like a recession 

National Post

Refusal to grant carbon tax relief leaves Trudeau isolated and vulnerable 

Air Force plane to be completely scrapped after collision with French aircraft 

First Nations sue over 'discriminatory' carbon tax - Will Guilbeault resign?

Chinese groups in Montreal threaten to sue RCMP over 'secret police station' allegations 

Harm reduction gone rogue: I worked at a safe injection site and it was disturbing 

Ontario teachers learn there's no constitutional right to teach math 

Trudeau Liberals not taking the threat of Islamofascism seriously 

Conservative MP apologizes for asking Heritage Minister to speak English

Surprise Bill 15 amendment would let Santé Québec deny right to offer English services 

MPs accept Senate's bail reform changes, though some say bill doesn't 'go far enough'

Federal Tax Rules punishing farmers with other jobs, judge says 

Claims of toxic workplace at CSIS absolutely 'devastating': PM says

Ontario Indigenous group seeks Judicial review of carbon tax it sees as discriminatory 

Quebec employers tell Leault to go back to drawing board on tuition 

Is Canada ready for another Trump presidency?

Global          

CSIS to probe BC office over sex assault, harassment allegations 

Air pollution in Sarnia-area linked to increase cancer risk: health review

Canada not on track to meet climate goals. Can Ottawa close the gap?

At COP28 UN chief warns world leaders 'Earth's vital signs are failing'

Quebec teachers accuse Legault of 'emotional blackmail' after plea to end indefinite strike 

What was the price of Titan sub search? A look at estimates 

Liberals' bail reforms to become law after year of increased crime concerns 

US assassination plot indictment validates Trudeau on India: ex-CSIS heads 

House of Commons denounces  claim Christmas stat day is 'systemic religious discrimination"

Would replacing Trudeau help the Liberals? It's probably unlikely 

New Boeing military planes were 'only choice' to replace aging Auroras: official

St-Onge to testify at committee after Ottawa reaches deal with Google

'Freedom Convoy trial: Crown lays out conspiracy argument

'Trust has been broken': New documents shed light on April's Downtown Eastside decampment

Proposal for up to 7 high-rises near future Langley SkyTrain station raises eyebrows   

West Vancouver Mayor facing probe for election 'spending irregularities' 

SPS officers could make up over Half of Surrey police by end of 2024: Administrator 

BC files application for Canada's first unexplained wealth order: Minister 

AG defends comments on judge training after BC voyeur escapes jail time 

Rights commissioner examines care and rights of vulnerable adults in BC

Highway 1 widening project in Fraser Valley expected to take until 2029

Miscellaneous            

Googles's $100 Million is a small price to pay to avoid regulation 

Questions abound in violent Edmonton Police takedown of teen girl 

Divesting the RCMP of Abuse investigations in Indigenous Communities 

Eby takes blame for botched Doukhobor Apology 

A new way to screen pee for Designer Drugs

'The judge sided with peace'

Police are returning to Schools. Why are we doing this?