Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, December 12-13, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday, December 12-13, 2023

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Canada's ceasefire call 'naive,' has no impact on the war, says Israeli ambassador 

US warns Israel losing support as Canada backs call for ceasefire in UN vote

Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush show Hamas forces still strong

Justin Trudeau has both good and bad reasons for turning has back on Israel

Trudeau calls on Hamas to lay down arms, release hostages, exit Gaza governance 

Tensions emerge in the Liberal caucus over Canada's UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire  

Canada supports UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war 

Why Justin Trudeau now supports calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war

How Canada's UN vote breaks with long-standing policy - and what Israel says about it

Who says we need to choose between Palestinians and Israelis?

Liberal caucus meets after Canada votes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire at UN

The United Nations - and Canada - give Hamas a big victory 

Kids, some 5, take part in pro-Palestinian protest outside school

Condemning rape as a means of war

Jews don't count at UN and this time Canada agreed 

Liberals should be ashamed after backing UN vote singling out Israel

No 'ceasefire' by Hamas can be trusted 

Israel has started pumping seawater into Hamas tunnels, US officials say

Canada's UN ceasefire vote reveals what we've become  - undependable, unprincipled and foolish  

Canada has made its choice - Hamas 

Liberals split over UN vote calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict 

Israel ambassador 'deeply disappointed' in Canada's UN vote for ceasefire

How a Palestinian injured in a Drone strike came to Canada 

Ukraine/Russia War           

After escaping war, thousands of Ukrainians want to stay in Canada permanently 

Ukrainian leaders' rude awakening: In Washington, his country's destiny is a bargaining chip 

Globe and Mail

COP28 raises the bar for climate action - but just how much depends where you look

Historic deal struck in overtime at COP28 to move way from fossil fuels 

Canadians are paying highest portion of disposable income toward debt on record 

Major brands reinstate partnerships with Hockey Canada ahead of world juniors 

French actor Gérard Depardieu stripped of order of Quebec after documentary remarks 

Pembina Pipeline to buy Enbridge's JV interests for $3.1 billion 

Did China and India meddle in the Conservative leadership race?

Canadians aren't crazy to think that carbon pricing is hurting their pocketbooks 

The Conservatives opt for silence on social-policy

Carolyn Bennet stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto-St. Paul's after 26 years 

House of Commons speaker Greg Fergus should be fined for misconduct: NDP

What dentists want you to know about the federal dental plan 

Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year 

Trudeau says Conservatives successfully spinning carbon price as the cause of inflation 

Finally, a government with the guts to take on the housing crisis: BC's NDP

In praise of cookie-cutter housing design 

When it comes to international students, 'show me the money' is only half a policy

CBC

Whistleblower testifies about 'gross mismanagement' at federal green fund 

Supreme Court begins hearing arguments in secret trial case that challenges open courts principle 

Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough says registry of offenders coming in March

COP28 reaches groundbreaking climate deal in Dubai calling for 'transitioning away from fossil fuels'

NDP calling for 'disciplinary measures' for Speaker Fergus, won't ask him to resign

National pharmacare plan is in limbo as health minister calls pending deadline 'arbitrary'

Carolyn Bennett stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto-St, Paul's after 26 years 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre really don't like each other - and it shows

Stadium honour is tribute to Rob Ford's football legacy 

Council officially approves 'historic' new deal with province 

Doug Ford scraps plan to break up Peel Region 

Toronto sex assault case tossed over Ottawa's failure to appoint Superior Court judges 

Trudeau's Liberals gain support at expense of Poilevre's Conservatives, poll suggests 

COP 28 is finished: Here are three major takeaways 

Guilbeault hails 'monumental'  COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions' 

The Liberals are reviving a WWII plan to ease the housing crisis. Here's what that means 

Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

Don't call it insurance: What dentists want you to know about the federal dental plan

A list of policies and cuts the Doug Ford government has reversed 

Doug Ford will expand beer, wine, premixed cocktail sales to big-box stores, gas stations 

Toronto Sun

Chow says city is broke but still wants to rename Dundas Street

Trudeau tries to sneak through another carbon tax

Legal brief says Mayor Chow would lose in driver cap fight with Uber 

Documents show TTC chair Myers aiming for CEO Leary

As Canuck's worry about cost of living, Trudeau Liberals fret about man-pons

Guilbeault enviro-shames Canadians during costly trip to China 

Flow of Illegals into Canada continues to snowball 

Canada needs new strategies to combat health-care wait times 

 

National Post

Actor Gerard Depardieu stripped of Order of Quebec for obscene comments in documentary

University of Calgary named world's first United Nations University hub for water 

Conservatives lose Hail Mary bid in House to reverse amendments to farm heating bill

Guilbeault's two day Beijing trip cost $140K, records show 

Liberals to mandate reverse discrimination with job quotas for Black, LGBT people

International students are suffering. The Liberals need to take action 

Ontario government reverses decision to dissolve Peel Region, citing tax hike concerns 

Montreal mayor says fatigue was factor in news conference health scare 

RCMP seeks Interpol 'red notice' for Surrey drug smuggler who fled to India

It's time for new leadership at Canadian universities 

How record high immigration could be hurting Canadian productivity 

Rob Ford Stadium? Why not?

Steven Guilbeault hails 'monumental' COP 28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'

Vancouver residential property tax to jump 7.5 per cent 

Global Affairs to relaunch two key language trainings, but only if it has the money to do so

Global          

As CBC layoffs loom, 'inappropriate' bonuses in centre stage. How much are they?

The feds cut Trans Mountain a $1.8M tax break in the 50's for a pipeline. A First Nation got just $2,400. It's still fighting for redress

Grocery code of conduct launch paused over dissent from Loblaw, Walmart: Board 

Woman attacked by loose-one-armed baboon in Ontario, and the push for laws to change

Second alleged senior Iranians official sent for deportation hearing under Canadian sanctions 

Enbridge will sell Alliance, Aux Sable stakes to Pembina Pipeline for $3.1B

At least one Canadian airline will be gone within two years, Porter CEO predicts 

Housing affordability at worst levels in 41 years, Bank of Canada index shows

Blair says military unlikely to ban alcohol to reduce sexual misconduct 

'I just didn't feel good': Montreal mayor speaks about health scare, slowing down

Kids' emergency rooms are crunched in Canada. What parent's should know  

Strawberry box homes? How Ottawa plans to make an old strategy new

Housing minister suggests immigration 'reforms' should be considered 

BC man books knee, hip replacements in Mexico: "I can't take any more chances here'

Vancouver's Kitsilano pool leaking 30,000 litres of water every hour 

BC truck driver sentenced to 15 years for drug smuggling flees to India

Motel housing discharged Surrey Hospital patients who need care and a place to stay  

BC Place will need a FIFA facelift, but the price tag remains unclear

Heiltsuk family renews call for police discipline 4 years after handcuffing at BC Bank

Not enough for a headstone: BC's burial program funds too low say advocates 

BC company pitches 'industrial scale' solution to food waste 

Cleanup winding down on False Creek mystery spill, but source remains unknown

'It's a journey': Report shows reconciliation is still a work in progress 

Miscellaneous            

Exclusive: Telus handed BC Contract to provide eating disorders care

He was locked out. His wife was forced to cross his picket line 

Six questions to ask Vancouver Police about Body worn cameras 

How to stay hopeful in a world that feels climate doomed

The Vancouver Park Board isn't dead yet 

Drug users and Advocates issued. warning about Xylazine 

Dan Alder died on the job. His family wants answers 

Too many non-profits, too many problems?

Amnesty International says CGL and the RCMP violated Indigenous rights 

Please Advise! Why does Sim want to fire the ABC Park Board?

First United calls on Government to stabilize rent