Ottawa Observations: Friday, January 31, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday, January 31, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Chinese coronavirus

Fourth case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Canada
Ottawa working with China to repatriate Canadians stuck in province of coronavirus outbreak, Trudeau says
Our coronavirus requires good risk communication - leave the ghouls out of it
The line between us: For Chinese-Canadians like me, coronavirus is just the latest strain of infectious fear we've faced
Federal government 'engaged' in process to evaluate 196 Canadians from Wuhan, Trudeau says
Canada won't follow U.S. lead and declare national emergency over coronavirus: health minister
Third case of coronavirus identified in Ontario, a London woman in her 20s
Amid worry about coronavirus, masks are in short supply at Toronto retailers
Woman in 20s is country's 4th coronavirus case
China needs to stop blocking Taiwan from the WHO
Coronavirus reminds us why public health officials need to keep away from the political
Canada needs to show more caution dealing with coronavirus
Three months from now, we'll know if our world has changed. For now, we wait
Third case of coronavirus confirmed in London, Ontario bringing Canadian cases to four
Ottawa not ruling out possibility of quarantine for coronavirus evacuees: Hajdu
Economic fallout from coronavirus outbreak could spread to Canada
Coronavirus fears could lead to online scams for face masks, says BC watchdog


Globe and Mail

Trudeau names new senators for New Brunswick, Saskatchewan
Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace, NORAD says
Why Canada should end our unfair birth-tourism policies
Canada's failed sew work laws cost Marylène Lévesque her life
Ethics committee urges renewed suspension for Ontario Senator Lynn Beyak
Federal government irks provinces with spring timeline for stabilization fund changes
Canada not rushing to post-Brexit deal with Britain, as business urges calm


CBC

Senate ethics committee recommending Lynn Beyak be suspended again
Ottawa has agreed to DNA-test remains of Iran plane crash victim, family says
Tories win 2019 fundraising race despite big drop in last quarter
With two Senate appointments, Trudeau has now appointed half of the upper house
Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: NORAD
'We need action': Industry responds to broadcasting panel report in Ottawa


Toronto Star

A federal holiday for Indigenous reconciliation is back on Ottawa's agenda
Catholic bishops urge Trudeau to scrap changes to assisted dying legislation
Senate ethics committee recommends renewed suspension of Beyak
British envoy to Canada personally 'sad' about Brexit, professionally excited by new era
Tories win 2019 fundraising race despite big drop in last quarter
Quebec's Joyal retires from Senate
'We are Canada project' showcases diverse Canadian stories of resilience, tenacity and tolerance


Toronto Sun

Why some don't want Peter MacKay to march!


National Post

Navy removes commanding officer and second in command of HMCS Calgary
Ezra Levant wrote a book critical of the Liberals. Now he's being investigated.
Let's stop whining about Canadian politicians need to speak French
Ex-Harper advisor becomes Conservative apostate on safe injection sites
Pick a bloody definition, Liberals, and put this 'middle class' farce out of its misery


Maclean's

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Global

Ontario Senator Lynn Beyak should be suspended again: ethics committee
Conservatives rake in most fundraising money in 2019 despite decline
No changes to stabilization fund until at least spring, feds say
Quebec premier's Facebook page flooded by hateful messages after he supports Muslims
Trudeau says he's confident Brexit will cause minimal disruption to Canadian economy
The 'Yoga Summit' that never was: Trudeau and Modi planned to stretch it out in India


Miscellaneous
     
British Columbia poses Big Tests for Trudeau 2.0