Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, January 23-24, 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 23-24, 2024

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

World Court to issue ruling on South Africa's case against Israel's Gaza offensive on Friday

Qatar lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks about its role as mediator

Freed Israeli hostage say she met Hamas' leader in a tunnel, where she was kept in dire conditions 

With international court set to release genocide ruling, Canada maintains its fuzzy position 

Qatar 'appalled' by Israeli PM criticism of its mediation efforts with Hamas 

Trudeau needs to answer for Canada's funding of UNRWA and Hamas 

Denials of Hamas' October 7 atrocities spreading like a disease 

Canadians need a new perspective on Israel  

Netanyahu's right - this is not the time for a two-state solution  

Israel military suffers deadliest attack in Gaza since start of offensive 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Ukrainian First Lady considers Hunka matter 'resolved' 

Canada sending more equipment to Ukraine as full-scale war with Russia nears 2 year mark 

Russia says 74 dead, no survivors in crash of plane it says carried Ukrainian PoWs

Was downed Russian military plane carrying missiles or soon-to-be released Ukrainian PoWs?

Emergencies Act Ruling

A verdict on Trudeau's biggest call, and a millstone around his neck 

Invoking Emergencies Act to deal with trucker convoy 'was not justified' court rules

Invoking Emergencies Act wasn't justified and infringed on Charter rights, Federal Court rules 

Invoking Emergencies Act was unreasonable judge rules 

Ottawa's use of Emergencies Act against convoy protest was unreasonable, violated charter, court rules 

'Freedom Convoy' supporters and haters now have fresh ammunition 

Ford government stands by use of Emergencies Act against 'Freedom Convoy' despite court decision 

Here's how key players reacted to the Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act 

Emergencies Act ruling reopens emotional debate two years after huge protests 

Another huge legal defeat for Trudeau 

Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act was ruled unconstitutional, What happens now?

Emergencies  Act karma comes back to bite the Liberals 

Violating the Charter with the Emergencies Act came from a broken system 

Court rules Liberals' use of Emergencies Act was unjustified, unreasonable. 

Federal Court finds Emergencies Act for 'Freedom Convoy' violated charter 

Was using the Emergencies Act Justified? One way to find out

Globe and Mail

BC Government appeals court ruling in bid to regulate public use of illicit drugs 

India to be included in foreign interference inquiry into federal elections 

Forget inflation. Justin Trudeau's real sins in 2023 involved elections and ethics 

Trudeau dodges leadership questions as other Liberal MPs come to his defence 

Tucker Carlson talks Trudeau and Trump in Calgary with Danielle Smith 

'It's like a jail': Halifax encampment residents choose tents over new $3 million shelter 

Alberta credit union flaunts mistrust of banking systems as regulators crack down on gold holdings 

Trans Mountain pipeline to start up in second quarter 

Five members of 2018 Canadian junior hockey team to fae sexual assault charges  

Mexico says it recognizes Canada's refugee concerns amid talks of visa requirements for Mexicans 

Ottawa finally acts on International student visas, setting a challenge for Doug Ford

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh kicks off caucus retreat with pitch for next election 

Liberals prepare for possible Trump re-election by reviving Team Canada approach  

CBC

Liberal MP says he thinks Trudeau should face a leadership review 

Liberal MPs voice support for Trudeau after caucus member suggests 'a leadership review'

5 former World Junior Hockey Players expected to face sex assault charges: report 

Cost to taxpayers of protecting members of Parliament hits a record high 

Poilievre calls on Trudeau to reimpose visa requirements on Mexico as asylum.claims soar 

Nishnawbe Aski Nation holds emergency meeting in Ottawa amid surge in sudden deaths on First Nation 

Trudeau announces 'Team Canada' approach to US election 

Jagmeet Singh says another Trump presidency would be a 'disaster' 

NDP MPs gather in Edmonton to talk strategy and unfinished business in deal with the Liberals 

Bank of Canada says government efforts to curb housing crisis will help 'gradually'

Environmental group asks court to suspend work at Northvolt EV battery plant 

UCP voters' support for Alberta pension plan slides, new poll suggests 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Tucker Carlson is in Canada to liberate us from the tyranny of Justin Trudeau   

Here's what happened when Tucker Carlson shared the stage with a Canadian Premier 

Liberal MP calls for leadership review of Justin Trudeau, as others acknowledge his unpopularity 

Ontario  public servants awarded additional pay in wake of Bill 124 ruling 

'Let me set the record straight' Toronto Police are not getting a funding cut, Mayor Chow says

Calling for the genocide of Jews violates our codes of conduct, Canadian universities say to MPs 

Under pressure, Ford government readying law to punish local politicians who harass staff 

Sweden getting closer to NATO membership is 'pretty exciting' for Canada: Balir

Foreign interference inquiry signals plan to probe alleged meddling by India 

Justin Trudeau fends off dire warnings, says he won't slash federal spending 

As Education Minister, Stephen Lecce has a lesson for students about protecting democracy  

Toronto Sun

Police charge security guard after attack on Edmonton City Hall; national security police probing incident  

5 members of Canada's 2018 junior hockey team to face sexual assault charges 

With charges pending NHL still silent on Hockey Canada sex assault case

Fallsview casino fined 70G amid money-laundering controversy

What role should race play in sentencing of offenders?

Move over truckers, it's now Tucker's turn to save Canada from Trudeau's tyranny.

Trudeau needs to make government debt a priority 

Police to hold news conference on probe of 2018 sex assault allegations 

Lawyer explains next steps for world junior players 

Trudeau not doing little things to make life affordable 

Canada should learn from Australia's health-care system

Theatre of the absurd over Trump comeback. 

National Post

Trudeau's focus on obsessions is driving moderate progressives to the Conservatives 

Trudeau, Singh are suddenly very worried about Trump. What's driving the fear?

Danielle Smith on stage with Tucker Carlson: Alberta premier steers clear of hot-button issues 

What we know about man charged in shooting and homemade bomb attack on Edmonton city hall 

'We've got a live shooter:' How the Molotov cocktail attack on Edmonton City Hall unfolded 

Calling for genocide against Jews violated rules, universities say, but urging Israel's destruction not so Clear

BC had record 2,511 drug overdose deaths in 2023: 'Nearly seven people every day'

International student cap will hit university and college finances, especially in Ontario 

Top doctor urges UCP to 'stop the bleeding' in family medicine or face disaster 

The lobby group behind Canada's hyper-liberalized euthanasia regime 

How can Canadians trust Trudeau and Joly when they don't trust you?

NDP's Singh downplays vote-splitting while pitching cost of living solutions to Albertans  

Danielle Smith on stage with Tucker Carlson: Alberta premier steers clear of hot-button issues 

61% of Alberta family physicians considering leaving health are system, AMA president says 

Jagmeet Singh kicks off caucus retreat pitching NDP as 'an alternative' in next election 

Alberta a 'very attractive' large for foreign interference: CSIS presentation. 

Global          

Five 2018 World Juniors players told to surrender to police: report 

Edmonton City Hall shooting suspect was a security guard, released manifestos  

Experts urge vigilance in wake of 'supermassive leak' of digital data 

Canada's foreign interference inquiry plans to probe India allegations 

Canadians have little faith health-care system will improve soon: Poll 

Axing GST on carbon pricing could cost $1B in lost tax revenue: watchdog 

Trudeau says Trump represents 'unpredictability' for Canada 

Canada-US relations in focus on final day of Liberal cabinet retreat 

Health care, housing on agenda as NDP holds caucus retreat in Edmonton   

Jericho Lands proposal inches forward as Vancouver Council approves guiding vision 

Two Atira run properties in Downtown Vancouver to be run by another operator 

Vancouver Park Board scuttles dedicates sensory and accessible park idea 

Surrey considering allowing up to 12 legal cannabis dispensaries in the city  

Transit strike escalation could last 72 hours and include almost all services: union

Metro Vancouver bus, SeaBus services resume, special mediator appointed 

'Chaos' witnesses recount deadly fire that destroyed Vancouver SRO to inquest jury 

Foul stench could return as Burnaby refinery conducts restart 'procedure'

Miscellaneous            

Expect Attacks and NDP-Liberal friction this year. And maybe an election 

Big Business is gunning for BC's climate plan 

Will new provincial regulations ease the housing crisis?

Fire exit doors were chained shut, winters resident testifies 

Some key lessons for Alberta's separatists 

Learning to plan for the next 500 years 

Canada's first legal tent city pushes for electricity  

Got kids? It's harder to find housing in BC

How 18- workers paralyzed Transit in Vancouver