Ottawa Observations: January 9-10, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday- Wednesday,  January 9-10, 2024

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Liberal MPs at odds over genocide case against Israel as Ottawa prepares to declare official position 

Legal battle set to open at top UN court over allegation of Israeli genocide in Gaza 

For Jewish Canadians, the number of places we feel unwelcome keeps growing

Visa cap on Gaza family immigration program has sown panic. uncertainty lawyers say

The genocide case against Israel is an abuse of the postwar legal order

As UN court prepares to hear genocied claim against Israel, Canada still hasn't taken a position

Temporary residency program for Palestinians fleeing Gaza starts taking applications 

South Africa says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Israel says that's preposterous 

UN experts demand consequences for Hamas's sexual violence during October 7 attacks

US secretary of State tells Israeli leaders that creation of Palestinian state is key to lasting stability 

Justin Trudeau responds to calls for probe into allegations of sexual assault by Hamas

Protesters paid to take part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations 

As in Nazi-Germany, attacks on Jews happen at night in 2024

Where's the justice in police helping protesters?

Intimidating tactics are backfiring on hardcore protesters 

Our leaders are failing to confront Jew hatred

Homeless and pro-Palestinian protests converge as Edmonton police clear 'high risk' encampment 

Liberal MP calls on Trudeau to back prosecution of Israel for 'genocide'

Jewish groups call on Ontario government to halt overpass demonstrators 

Toronto's overpass of antisemitic depravity 

South Africa is inverting reality by accusing Israel of genocide 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Questions surround Canada's donation of air defence system for Ukraine one year on

Mystery of the missing missiles

Canada condemns Russia's use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

Globe and Mail

Toronto's property-tax rate could jump 10.5%. How are municipal rates calculated and what do they pay for?

Conservatives say other parties blocking committee hearing on treatment of Rebel News personality by RCMP

Surrendering to the provinces doesn't bring peace to the federation, It only emboldens them

Montreal's Olympic Stadium needs $1 billion in repairs. Demolition might be a better option 

Most Canadians support bringing in temporary foreign workers to fill jobs, says poll

Sweden will send 'reduced battalion' to join Canadian-led NATO force in Latvia

RCMP launches initiative to collect and analyze race-based data 

Canada's sexist past echoes in the courts

A BC judge reminds us all that drug addiction is an illness

ER overcrowding won't be solved by telling sick people to stay home 

CBC

Federal Health minister says he won't allow Florida to 'pillage' the drug supply

Jordan's Principle claims not being processed in timely manner, says Child and Family Caring Society

Canada Post selling off logistics business as part of effort to 'transform' Crown Corp.

Radioactive waste dump at Chalk River gets green light to start construction 

Who benefits most from Canada's ambitious EV targets? Maybe China 

Air Force worried about keeping new maritime helicopter's weapons systems operational

Conservatives call for ethics probe into Justin Trudeau's free Jamaican holiday stay

Canada backtracks on citizenship review for Russian antiwar activist 

RCMP fails to submit plan on how it will respond to Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry

RCMP to begin collecting, analyzing race-based data in pilot project 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Toronto budget proposal includes property tax hike of 10.5 per cent

Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives ask why Justin Trudeau was allowed to accept $80,000 'gift'

Pierre Poilievre will defend the media - but only when it suits him

Justin Trudeau and his Liberals hit new lows in support, poll suggests 

'We have to fix things that are broken': Toronto budget proposes current ax pain for future gain

Journalist Brandi Morin among those arrested in Edmonton encampment  raid 

Toronto's 'worrisome' office vacancy rate hits new highs

What Torontonians want Olivia Chow to spend more on - and cut - in the city's budget

'Significant snowfall' forecast to begin Friday in the GTA

Judge likely to hear clashing arguments on sentence for ex-RCMP intel official Ortis

People with private drug coverage more likely to stick to prescriptions: StatCan

Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa

Russian woman pulled from citizenship ceremony for antiwar stance becomes Canadian

RCMP 'looking into' arrest of Rebel News personality by Chrystia Freeland's security detail 

Human rights tribunal to be told Canada is still failing First Nations kids

Ontario craft brewer call for fewer taxes, sped up review

Doug Ford's flip-flop on wind turbines won't undo all the damage he caused

Toronto Sun

How many accused criminals will walk free as feds dither on appointing judges 

Chow's 16.5% property tax hike plan makes residents hostages 

Province to close unspecified number of ServiceOntario locations: Report

'Acute' challenges keeping Toronto office vacancy rates high: Report 

People are listing their short term rentals in BC - and some are selling way below asking price 

Trump is winning in America while Trudeau plays dangerous game 

Vigilance by fed up dads leads to arrest 

Canada's military leader and politicians have lost the plot 

Expect city's budget to call for a whopping double-digit tax hike

Citizens getting tough on crime ... if officials won't 

Free mens' room tampons won't fix troubles at Canadian Armed Forces 

National Post

Toronto homeowners could see 10.5% property tax hike as city grapples with $1.8B budget deficit 

Toronto school board's N-word ban targets white authors like Steinbeck Twain

Conservatives ask ethics commissioner to probe latest Trudeau Jamaica vacation 

RCMP officer under review after arresting Rebel News commentator David Menzies for 'assault'

The Canadian military's all-in embrace of far-left 'anti-oppression' dogma

Democracy is dying around the globe 

Alleged Nazi  supporter has honours removed by Manitoba government and art gallery

BC plans to give 'safer supply' fentanyl to minors. And parents won't have a say

Our Navy sinks toward impotence because Ottawa can't manage to procure ships 

Alberta nurses' union raises alarm over AHS plan to cut overtime and staffing by 10 per cent 

COVID wrecked trust in governments - but survey finds Alberta's is best of a bad lot

Interest costs for federal debt soar 38% to new highs 

Who is Peter Green, the businessman behind Trudeau's luxury trip to Jamaica?

Global          

Conservatives call for ethics probe into Trudeau's Jamaica vacation

RCMP 'looking into' incident involving Freeland, Rebel News personality

Police chief defends charging store clerk accused of beating robbery suspect with bat 

'No way' Canada will allow US to endanger domestic drug supply: Holland

The world is at risk of 'global catastrophes' in coming years, report warns 

Cameron Ortis sentencing hearing to begin. Here's what to expect 

Bombardier wins deal to supply US Army with jet for spy plane prototype

Canada weighs 'responsibly' listing Iran's IRGC as terror group, Trudeau says 

Iranian man disputes security label after refused permit to study in Canada 

BC man takes on private parking company over unfair ticket

'I need help': BC woman hailed a hero at risk of losing her home due to injuries 

BC's energy supply can't meet demand for power: report 

Lower mainland residents warned to prepare for plunging temperatures  

Debate deferred over New Westminster mayor's privately funded Dubai summit trip  

Prince George tiny home builders eye similar setup for Vancovuer's CRAB Park

Police, park rangers move in on Vancouver's Oppenheimer tent encampment 

Miscellaneous            

BC warns Coastal GasLink about Streambank harm 

NDP demands  an Independent Investigation into Alberta Health Services 

ABC's promise to double co-op housing is off to a slow start 

The deadly myths about Drug recovery  

How a National School Food Program could change everything 

A City on Mars?

Poisoned Waters: The War between BC Ferries and its union 

Trial begins for Land Defenders arrested at CGL Drill Site 

Public Exit: How Alberta lost a skilled surgeon to the US

Reducing the Forever Chemicals in the Food we eat