Monday, January 27, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, January 27, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, January 27, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Britain set to give Huawei limited role in supplying 5G network

The Chinese coronavirus

Fear over coronavirus prompts school board in Ontario to warn parents about racism against Chinese community
One confirmed, one presumptive case of coronavirus in Ontario; numbers will likely grow, health leaders warn
Despite low risk of coronavirus outbreak in Canada, face masks in high demand
What should we fear more: Coronavirus or fear itself?
Imax, Air Canada shares drop as Canadian firms brace for further fallout from coronavirus
Global Affairs warns against all travel to coronavius-affected region in China
Health officials expect more coronavirus cases, but say risk of outbreak in Canada remains low
Ontario school boards try to reassure families as fears of coronavirus spread
Canada is exploring whether to evacuate citizens from coronavirus quarantine in China
No medical screening for arrivals from the China flights
Holes in the system let coronavirus slip through
Will stopping planes stop Coronavirus?
Addressing concerns in the early days of Canada's coronavirus
Officials give all clear for buses, subway and GO Trains
Are systems really working? Coronavirus not being screened at Canadian airports
Addressing concerns in the early days of Canada's coronavirus
First Canadian coronavirus officially confirmed, second is presumptive, 19 people under investigation
Canadian government raises travel advisory to highest risk level for coronavirus-affected areas in China
Ontario confirms Canada's second novel coronavirus case found in Toronto


Iranian Air crash

Garneau calls on Iran to explain why it didn't ground aircraft following missile attack
Leaders pay tribute, MPs call for justice for Canadians who died on Flight PS752
House of Commons observes moment of silence for victims of Iran plane crash


Globe and Mail

RCMP lay three more charges against top Mountie Cameron Ortis
Erin O'Tooole launches bid for Conservative leadership
Liberals rebrand from first-term activists to second-term down-to-work government
Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido looks to Canada to enlist Cuba in effort to oust Maduro regime
Ottawa's electric-car rebate burns through nearly half its three year budget in eight months


CBC

Alleged RCMP spy Cameron Ortis faces 3 new charges under Canada's secrets act
Kenny calls for swift approval from Trudeau for Teck oilsands mine
Canada, UK discussing how to pay for Prince Harry and Meghan's security costs: minister
Trudeau, Freeland urge opposition parties to pass bill on new NAFTA swiftly
Bill to give border agency an independent oversight body comes back to the Commons
Erin O'Toole launches Conservative leadership bid, promises to be the 'true blue' candidate
Venezuelan opposition leader meets Champagne, Trudeau as part of world tour
Scope of right-wing extremism vexed security officials, documents show
Quebec suspends plan to make assisted dying open to people with mental illness
Honouring the Arctic's last known WWII bone collector
New NAFTA top priority as Parliament resumes Monday


Toronto Star

Conservative leadership front-runners are 'not really conversant in French.' Does it matter?
Toronto family wants to know why Ottawa didn't ground Boeing Max jets after first crash
Erin O'Toole on climate change, LGBTQ rights and Alberta - plus what he says he learned from Andrew Scheer's struggles
Ottawa costing taxpayers billions of dollars on 'failed' projects through outsourcing union says
Ontario O'Toole officially enters race to lead federal Conservative party
Pressure mounts on opposition parties to back speedy ratification of new NAFTA
Venezuelan opposition leader meets Champagne, Trudeau as part of world tour



Toronto Sun

Conservatives weed out unfit as stinking albatross returns
MP Erin O'Toole to kick off Conservative leadership campaign



National Post

Erin O'Toole distances himself from MacKay and Scheer as leadership campaign kicks off at Calgary rally
With pledge to lower wireless prices, Liberals insist on soling problems that don't exist
China isn't the only place where diseases cross species barriers
Taking shots at Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole enters Conservative leadership race
More John A. and a little less Charest: Why Conservatives should reclaim the Red Tory banner
MacKay offers a lot to like for Conservatives as he steps into leadership fray
'Sell first, ask questions later': Stocks tumble around the world as coronavirus spreads
Embattled Venezuelan president thanks Canada for support, asks world for more help restoring democracy



Maclean's

Why can't Peter MacKay speak French?
Peter MacKay's big day


Global

Dominic LeBlanc returns to House of Commons for first time since cancer diagnosis
Tory leadership hopeful MacKay welcomes input from Manitoba, western Canada
Freeland urges opposition parties to ratify new NAFTA: 'The ball is in their court'
Erin O'Toole announces bid for Conservative leadership in Alberta
Inquiry into death of Afghan veteran Lionel Desmond, his family now underway in Nova Scotia


Miscellaneous
     
Political Parties' Voter profiling is a threat to Democracy
Huawei to Hell


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