Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, March 5-6, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday-Wednesday, March 5-6, 2024

Hamas/Israel/Gaza 

Canada's future funding for UN relief organizations in Gaza Strip still in limbo

Group of Palestinian Canadians sues federal government to block military exports to Israel

Israel's Olympic status not in question because of Gaza conflict, IOC president says

First they came for the Jews - now they'e targeting everyone 

Has pro-palestinian mob gained upper hand and now own the streets?

Jew haters trying to change true meaning of words we use 

Canada to restore UNRWA funding as new terror evidence emerges  

Ghosts of G20 to blame for police failure to protect Toronto's Jews

Liberals cave to angry mob, restore UNRWA funding 

Liberal government reportedly poised to resume UNRWA funding 

Jewish students targeted by violent messages, death threats at Ontario arts university 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Ukrainian troops in Donetsk hold the line with little hope and less ammunition 

Russia hits Ukraine's port of Odesa during visit by Zelensky and Greek PM

Emmanuel Macron's Ukraine talk should force NATO to face up to the inevitable 

Russian missile strikes Odesa during Greek PM's visit to port city with Zelenskyy

Ukraine says it sunk a Russian warship in Black Sea in drone attack

A German officer used an unsecured line for a military call. Russian hackers leaked it

Ukrainians blast Pierre Polievre's MPs at Toronto downhill meeting: 'You're gonna lose our support'

Globe and Mail

Michael Spavor reaches multimillion dollar settlement with Ottawa for Chinese imprisonment 

Comparing people to vermin or excrement could prompt hate-speech prouder online harms bill, officials 

Federal procurement department punishes companies that worked on ArriveCan app

New Brunswick Auditor-General to probe travel nurse contracts 

BC App aims to de-escalate police response to mental health, substance abuse issues

When government got things done: Mulroney, Chrétien and a lost age of capacity

Treaty Road looks at the painful stories behind the numbered treaties signed with Canada's Indigenous peoples 

More small towns n Canada will be able to choose which immigrants can settle, minister says

Federal government delays decision on Emergencies Act changes, plans more consultation 

Immigration rule changes needed to stop jobs-for-sale scam, experts say

Can Chrystia Freeland write a Liberal budget that announces nothing?

Pierre Poilievre's good day - his rating is soaring and he's added to his caucus 

A blocked exit and barrage of bullets: Video shows BC Sikh leader's final moments 

RCMP accused of pattern of mistreatment towards Rebel News 

Jamil Jivani will fit right in with activist, populist conservatism of Poilievre

State Funeral for Brian Mulroney to be held March 23 in Montreal 

CBC

Conservative, Bloc MPs prompt 'emergency' probe of Paul Bernardo's prison conditions  

No working rink at prison where MP says notorious inmates play pickup hockey: agency

NDP cals on government to fund school lunch program in upcoming budget 

US trade czar: Don't get 'too comfortable' North American trade pact will stay as it is 

Michael Spavor reaches settlement with federal government over detention in China 

Health Canada clarifies eligibility for seniors under national dental care plan 

Ottawa says it needs more time before updating controversial Emergencies Act 

Company linked to ArriveCan controversy got $107 million in federal contracts, official says

Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, says classified systems not involved 

Three new polls suggest a growing number of Canadians want more money spent on defence 

After Mulroney,  being a 'green' PM got. lot tougher

State Funeral for Brian Mulroney to be held March 23

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Judges do not take orders from government': Ex-chief justices ring alarm over Doug Ford wanting 'like-minded' judges

Mayor Chow promotes hiring of crisis response team members, saying they could have helped her family 

Cost of Doug Ford's  failed was restrain legislation tops $4B

What should bring Trudeau and Poilievre together? A measles vaccination campaign 

'Inflation is coming down' But Bank  go Canada governor says it's still 'too early' cut key interest rate

Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits BC NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus  

Michael Spavor reaches settlement with federal government over China detention 

'His leadership profoundly shaped out nation;: Doug Ford, Marit Stiles pay tribute to Brian Mulroney

Tory MP Jamil Jivani slams 'liberal elites' at Queen's Park, ruffling feathers in Ford government 

Ontario jail inmate numbers spike in last year, now well over capacity, data shows

Toronto Sun

Prison holds power trio of perverts in Magnotta, Bernardo. Rafferty

Ultra low coast airlines play vital role in serving all Canadians 

'Axis of Weasels' thwart Winnipeg microbiology lab investigation 

Keep vile killers like Paul Bernardo in maximum security prisons 

Magnotta, Bernardo match made in medium security prison hell

Singh sold federal NDP's soul for mere promise of pharmacare  

Why the Durham by-election results matter 

Trudeau government should swiftly change course in upcoming budget 

MPs hike out rats and stuff their own wallets 

Durham's by-election results matter very much to all parties  

Pharmacare bill a nothing burger

National Post

Guilbeault accusing premier of immoral lawbreaking is the height of hypocrisy

MLA Selina Robinson resigns from BC NDP caucus, citing antisemitism within party 

'You broke my heart': Read Selina Robinson's resignation letter to the BC NDP caucus

Supervisor sat in car while repeat BC sex offender victimized 11 year old girl 

Leaked discussions reveal doctors' concern about treatments for transgender children 

Companies at heart of ArriveCan scandal received more than $100M in government contracts 

Government delaying changes to Emergencies Act recommended by inquiry 

Government must compensate company for errors, negligence and deceit that wasted its time: trade tribunal 

Alberta UCP won't support NDP rent control bill but ignore the problem behind it

How Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani managed to score a 20 year record win in Durham 

Proposed federal tax change could increase electricity, gas bills for some Canadians 

Expect a finance minister in survival mode to turn on the spending taps 

Rebel News sues RCMP after David Menzies arrested while questioning  Chrystia Freeland 

Expect $7B higher federal deficit, slower growth for Canadian economy, PBO report 

Online harms bill could spark 'an absolute tsunami of complaints'

Global 

Michael Spavor's lawyer says legal fight with Ottawa is 'resolved' 

Can you apply for Canada's dental plan? Eligibility rules get update  

'Hypervaccinated': Doctors study man who's had 217 COVID-19 vaccines 

Ottawa suspends ArriveCan firm's security status for some federal contracts 

Does Canada need a national school lunch program? The NDP 'demand' it

Home insurance up 7% in Canada, report says. How to cut costs 

New Canadian COVID Society aims to address long-term effects 

Bank of Canada says it's 'too early' to cut rates. Here's what to expect 

Will Daylight saving time become permanent? Why making the change is tough

Scott Moe promises 'largest increase' in school operating funding in Saskatchewan history

Flair Airlines hopes to ge some Lynx airplanes, even after shutdown scuttles deal

No Emergencies Act reform yet - but more consultations, minister says 

Luka Manta transfer was flagged twice to then-minister's office: CSC

Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incident 

Brian Mulroney state funeral details set. What to know  

MLA Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, claiming anti-semitism, 'double standard'

Drug site for Richmond was ditched  Why are critics still so furious   

BC loosens application rules for small business crime and vandalism grant 

BC sets target to slash poverty by 60 percent  in next decade 

BC drought  woes spur call for universal water metering 

Lockable lighters behind alarming rise in fires in Vancouver, chief says 

Long-promised Downtown Eastside social housing project finally accepting applicants

IIO probes Vancouver police arrest after suspect hospitalized 

Citing broken relationship, report calls for VPD apology in wrongful handcuffing 

New digital mental health, addictions crisis tool to assist police in Port Moody

Vancouver magic mushroom dispensary gets business licence back

Advocates call for changes to allow mobility scooters in BC bike lines

New Westminster shop owner shuttering business, citing rising crime

Miscellaneous            

Forget School Rankings, Canadian Universities need Co-ops

What the heck is "ordered liberty'? Beware Poilievre's paradox

Are immigrants paying private colleges for empty promises?

BC introduces Canada's First Mandatory Nurse-to-patient ratios 

Please Advise: What's with Municipal politics?

A Done of Secrecy protects Smith's Alberta Pension Push

Study confirms DULF saved lives by distributing Tested drugs

Can Whales and Warships coexist in the Salish sea?