Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, January 21, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, January 21, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

B. C. Judge hearing Meng Wanzhou's extradition case struggles to understand aspects of defence's argument
Pro-Meng protester says she was an actor, was unknowingly hired to waive sign
Ottawa says geopolitical considerations a factor in Huawei 5G decision
Trudeau rejects 'prisoner exchange' of two Canadians in China for Meng Wanzhou
'What am i protesting? What am I doing here? How one young woman says she got roped into protesting at the Meng Wanzhou trial
Why a new Hong Kong activist organization has its eye on Canadian politicians
Chrétien's China and Trudeau's
Day 2 of Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings on double criminality begins in Vancouver
The strange tale of paid protesters supporting Meng Wanzhou at her extradition hearing
Judge questions defence logic as Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing continues


The Chinese coronavirus

How to fight a new virus, using the lessons learned from the SARS outbreak
'Lightning rod' cities Vancouver and Toronto could see coronavirus cases - but Canada has tools to contain: expert
China urges avoiding crowds with sharp rise in viral illness
Experts weigh in as Wuhan virus continues to spread
Coronavirus: What Canadians need to know
BC prepares for new coronavirus with diagnostic test as over 400 cases reported in China
Vancouver International Airport to take steps to prevent coronavirus from spreading
Coronavirus update: Case confirmed in Washington State


Iranian Air crash

Remains of one Canadian PS752 crash victim returned to Canada
PM Trudeau insists Iran respect families' wishes when it comes to plane crash victim burials
Canada has repatriated first victim of plane downed by Iranian missiles: Champagne


Globe and Mail

Israel's anti-ICC campaign leaves Canada caught in the middle
Now more than ever, Peter MacKay is the right choice for Conservative leader
Alberta Energy Regulator laying off staff, restructures, deals with budget cuts
Jean Charest won't run for Conservative leadership
The Conservative leadership race is down to three candidates. Will any speak up on Bill 21?
Canada will move to formally ratify USMCA next week, Trudeau says
Indigenous people make up over 30 per cent of prisoners in federal custody, Correctional Investigator says
Ottawa-funded institute for climate policy launches
Alberta needs to wake up to a rapidly changing world - and to stop listening to the deniers


CBC

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest will not run for Conservative leadership
Trudeau says he hasn't spoken to Queen about security costs after Harry arrives in Canada
New North American trade deal bill coming next week: PM
A 'second class' spy: Muslim CSIS agent alleges discrimination, abuse
Not all lanes will lead Conservative leadership candidates to the finish line
New federally funded climate institute launches after demise of national roundtable



Toronto Star

Poilievre says he's let Conservative MPs introduce abortion legislation, but that it wouldn't pass
Justin Trudeau's Winnipeg doughnut stop draws fire - and praise - on line
Canada to start ratifying new NAFTA next week following US approval, Trudeau confirms
Jean Charest bows out of Tory race, citing rules of contest and changed party
Trudeau calls on Canadian spirit of solidarity in effort to make minority Parliament work
Ottawa launching 'Buy Canada' campaign focusing on food and agriculture
In the Trump era, no trade deal can really protect Canada


Toronto Sun

Boy dies in Toronto shooting while Trudeau Liberals fire blanks
Ex-Quebec premier Charest bows out of Conservative leadership race
The real reason the Trudeau government wants a Security Council seat



National Post

The lesson Trudeau hopes Liberal MPs have learned - good government is boring government
Jean Charest decides not to run for Conservative leadership
Jean Charest decides that the Conservative Party doesn't deserve him
Ex-reservist soldier wished he had booby trapped home and blown up RCMP officers: US court document
Canadian military goods suppliers up in arms over export permit delays

Maclean's

How did VW avoid criminal charges in Canada over its emissions cheating

Global

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest will not seek Conservative leadership
Feds look to award $120K sole-source contract to company chaired by former Liberal MP
Liberals will introduce bill to ratify new NAFTA next week: Trudeau
NAFTA ratification, assault rifle ban among top priorities for Liberal government



Miscellaneous
     
Trudeau and His North Van Climate Minister are 'Wrestling' with a Massive Oilsands Decision
On Vancouver Island, Beaders find a way to aid search for missing Indigenous women


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