Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, January 18-19, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday-Friday, January 18-19, 2024

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their vision still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war 

Israeli envoy joins calls for Canada to clarify stance on South Africa's genocide case 

US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say

US says 'no way' forward without a Palestinian state 

Israeli PM's rejection of two-state solution 'cannot be accepted' says Qatari official

Trudeau pushes back after Netanyahu again rejects two-state solution 

Palestinian Authority says there can be 'no security and stability' in region without two state solution 

US launches 'self-defence strikes' on Houthi targets. Biden says bombings yet to deter rebels 

Could Red Sea attacks reignite supply chain chaos?

We have good reason for closing online commenting on Middle East Coverage 

Liberal and NDP MPs visited the West Bank - and returned with a message for Justin Trudeau 

Joly should resign over Canada's stance on Israel

PM needs to answer: Where does Canada stand?

Trudeau said he was 'not surprised' to hear Netanyahu oppose a two-state solution 

Mendicino and Housefeather: Canada must categorically reject claim of genocide against Israel 

Cancellation of play set in Israel was a betrayal of artistic integrity 

The hatred must stop - a new roadmap for Canada 

If Trudeau rally cared about the ICJ, he's join Israel's side in court 

Netanyahu says he told the US that he opposes a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario 

Netanyahu: War against Hamas will continue until 'total victory' 

Ukraine/Russia War           

The search for new soldiers to fight in Ukraine is forcing politicians and citizens into unwelcome positions 

Kyiv's mayor worries Ukraine under Zelensky becoming increasingly autocratic   

NATO to launch its largest war games in decades to test fighting capabilities against adversary like Russia

Globe and Mail

Small Quebec village gas local paper and citizens by threatening to sue, cut funding

Attack on federal hate-crimes researcher raises question about barriers to reporting 

China's looming decline could be a threat to the world

BC trawlers dump thousands of salmon, depleting orcas' food source, wildlife group says 

Surrey families worry over capacity limits at local schools

Number of international students now exceeds one million, official figures show 

On rare occasions, politicians do right by admitting their mistakes 

IT staffing firm invited federal officials to virtual whisky tasting, off site meeting, records show 

Affordability, US elect to top agenda as Federal cabinet meets in Montreal 

Cabinet has lots to talk about at its meeting in Montreal starting Sunday

Ottawa, Nunavut sign agreement to transfer powers to territory

Nunavut premier full of hope as deal with Ottawa is signed

No rules were broken in the making of these Liberal mistakes 

Legault asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers 

CBC

Poilievre calls mayors of Quebec's 2 biggest cities 'incompetent' over slowdown in home construction 

Lifetime cost of military's Cyclone choppers set to soar past $14B, government document reveals 

'It's high time': Nunavut officially takes overland, resources development responsibilities from feds 

Former Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Erskine-Smith won't run in next federal election

Construction of Northolt's Quebec EV Battery plant halted until January 23 

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians expected to come to  Canada in the next few months 

'Breaking point': Quebec premier asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers 

Apply early' bidet watchdog warns Ottawa's heat pump trans faces a funding shortfall 

Trudeau in Nunavut to sin long-awaited demolition agreement 

Money launderers are using online gambling sites to disguise shady funds 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Canada to limit study permits for International students: Internal memo

Here's what's truly awful about protesting at politicians homes 

Toronto cop tells inquest why he Tasered Sammy Yatim after he was already fatally shot 

Loblaws, Zehrs to bring back 50 per cent discount after public outcry 

The $200 million feud: inside Toronto's public spat with the feds over newcomer aid 

Will my rent go up after Toronto's property tax hikes? Not necessarily, experts say - here's why

'I will commit a new terrorist attack': Woman who attacked Scarborough Canadian Tire vowed continued support for ISIS in prison 

Toronto library begins restoring services following ransomware attack, but some user access won't be available until February 

Allow CSIS to share intelligence on security threats, business council asks Ottawa  

Justin Trudeau departs Iqaluit doing after something he rarely does - reflecting on his dad

Ford government slammed for Ontario's use of temporary nurses 

Here's where some Trudeau Liberals say they've gone wrong - and how the party can turn it around 

Heat pump interest highest in Atlantic but bigger grants not yet making a difference   

Trudeau government transfers land management to Nunavut in historic deal 

OPP bargaining starts amid  Bill 124 limbo; union seeking salary increases 

Ontario should commit to clean energy economy by 2050: government commissioned panel

Ontario doles out $2 million to municipalities for abandoned oil and gas wells 

How do we fight back when technology undermines democracy?

Toronto Sun

Immigration policies a recipe for disaster 

Woke-Canada sets sights on making Anne of Green Gables more diverse 

City budget spends like crazy while cutting police and horses 

Is Trudeau set to bail out Toronto and Mayor Chow on refugee funds?

Environmental groups would like us all to live in mud huts 

Chow's gamble in fight with Trudeau may backfire  

Will Olivia Chow's fight with Trudeau over the big tax hike work?

Governments should resolve to fix health care in the new year

Did Trudeau's vacation hurt him in the polls?

What else did Fauci recommend that wan't based on science?

National Post

CBC cameraman and spouse of Liberal MP ordered to repay CERB money 

Canadians could be eligible to receive money from TD Bank's $15.9 million settlement 

How Canadians can prepare in case of winter blackout amid extreme cod, snow storms 

Average pay for public service executives increased by over $500 million since 2015

Jordan Peterson on his fight with college of psychologists: 'This country is in rough shape'

If Argentina's Javier Milei and Chrystia Freeland debated in Davos 

Social Justice group has no business trying to preserve homeless camps 

Freeland tells WEF that 'decarbonization' is everything

Liberals may wish they'd stuck with electoral reform  

Canada  a safe haven' for transnational crime networks and their dirty money: US report 

Carney says central banks deserve 'very high marks' for their record on inflation 

Freeland touts government subsidies to Davos leaders looking to invest in Canada's 'decarbonization' 

Poilievre slams 'incompetent' Montreal and Quebec City Mayors for drop in housing construction 

Global          

Loblaw backtracks on discount change for nearly expired items 

The ongoing mystery of an unclaimed $63 million lottery ticket: The clock is ticking  

Businesses could face penalties over online reviews, Competition Bureau warns 

Companies want Canada's spy agency to share threat intelligence with them

Trudeau says Nunavut trips with father 'helped shape his love for Canada'

Tuition hikes, labour-force blow likely if student visas are capped; experts 

Is there a risk? What's  behind a newly certified weedkiller class action lawsuit 

'Frustrating and deadly'': How the extreme cold is hitting Canada's homeless 

Heat pump program costs are on track but could jump to $2.7B: PBO

As Quebec warns of asylum 'breaking point' Ottawa assures assistance

Alberta energy grid woes renew concerns over climate change and infrastructure  

Freezing rain warnings active in BC from Fraser Valley to Coquihalla Highway 

Condolences pour in for fallen Delta firefighter

Man killed in BC Snowplow collision remembered as 'best dad' and 'provider at heart'

Bylaw blocks volunteers from building tiny home in Vancouver's CRAB park

Vancouver budget advisers recommend narrower focus, possible asset divestment  

Mediator steps in with 11th hour bid to avert Metro Vancouver bus strike 

'Incredulous': Oak Bay homeowner gets anonymous letter criticizing  house's design  

Environmentalists say federal tracking of forest health replete with 'spin' 

Repairs underway at White Rock apartments where some seniors have been without heat  

Man charged after spitting in woman's face in downtown Victoria 

Thousands of Chinook salmon caught accidentally by BC Trawlers: Report 

Osoyoos residents continue to balk at looming 39% tax hike 

Miscellaneous            

On downtown Vancouver, the case of the vacant hotel  

Adventures in West Coast Kelp Farming 

Audio reveals RCMP officers laughed about beating a land defender 

Why 'Evictions to Nowhere' must stop 

Behind the 'Triple Epidemic' of RSV Flu and COVID

Brace yourself for Housing Reforms 

An annual checkup on ABC's Health Promises 

Unlocking the secrets of the wooly dog