Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, January 22, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, January 22, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Ban Huawei from Canada's 5G system
Canada's new China committee is exactly what's needed
The truth about Meng Wanzhou is ugly. And she and Beijing both know it
Judge in Meng hearing tells Crown to be wary of extradition requests not aligned with Canadian values
The spectacle of the Meng Wanzhou extradition case takes centre stage in Vancouver
Third day of Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing in Vancouver sees scathing retort from Crown lawyers
Who paid for the (fake) protest outside Meng Wanzhou's hearing? We still don't know
Crown claims fraud 'at the heart' of case against Meng Wanzhou
Fraud is the heart of the case for Meng Wanzhou extradition: Crown
Canada got itself into the Huawei mess now we're  hoping others will help get us out
My friend, everyday Canadian hero Michael Spavor


The Chinese coronavirus

Fears of pandemic spread as coronavirus death toll hits 17; Wuhan closing transportation networks
Canadian public-health officials prepare for coronavirus as WHO decides whether to declare global emergency
China closes off large city to stop spread of deadly virus
Ontario doctors ordered to report suspected cases of coronavirus
'People are scared': Workers who faced off with SARS hope 'harsh' lessons of 2003 outbreak help Canada withstand coronavirus
Wuhan coronavirus concerns how fast and how deadly
China coronavirus deaths hit 17, heightening global alarm
China locks down city of 11 million people at epicentre of deadly coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus death toll rises as fear of pandemic spreads
British Columbia and Quebec testing and monitoring suspected coronavirus cases
Wuhan, China, shutting down transportation to limit transmission of new coronavirus


Iranian Air crash

Remains of second Canadian PS752 crash victim returning to Canada
Ottawa pledges to match funds raised for families of Iran plane crash victims
Ottawa will match Canada Strong donations for Iran plane crash victims


Globe and Mail

Rona Ambrose says she won't run for Conservative Party leadership
Trudeau names Vincent Rigby as new national security adviser
Singh says NDP wants exhaustive review of USMCA before ratification
How Devon Freeman died: An Ontario teen's suicide raises hard questions about child welfare and Indigenous youth
CBC's The National to drop four-host television format
Scotiabank chief economist doubtful on recession, expects interest rate cut
What it will take for Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz to pull the trigger on a rate cut


CBC

Rona Ambrose says she won't run for the Conservative leadership
NDP says it wants to pay down $7M campaign debt by the end of the year
As U.S. threatens retaliation over digital taxes, Canada waits for OECD talks
Businessman Rick Peterson is taking a second run at the Conservative leadership
Social Conservative MP Derek Sloan running for Conservative leadership, promises 'bold ideas'
Trudeau names third security adviser in as many years
Jean Charest unloads on Quebec's anti-corruption unit as he opts out of Tory leadership race
World needs to prepare for millions of climate displaced, UN says
Jagmeet Singh says NDP caucus will discuss whether to support new NAFTA
Ottawa, Ontario sign funding deal for French language university in Toronto
Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady


Toronto Star

Conservative leadership wide open after Rona Ambrose bows out
Travellers could pay the price as airlines pull Boeing 737 Max from summer schedule
'Things kept happening to us' says Bank of Canada governor. But we've muddled through
Selling aviation makes sense for Bombardier, says industry analyst
NDP delays national convention and leadership review to focus on finances
Attention new MPs: Don't be robots
Trudeau appoints third national security adviser in as many years
Federal parties abandoned dozens of potential election promises, report says
Documents show snags, successes in Ottawa's efforts to recruit Indigenous public servants
Jagmeet Singh says NDP wants exhaustive review of new NAFTA before ratification


Toronto Sun

Rona Ambrose not running for Tory leadership
More voices welcome in CPC leadership race

National Post

Rona Ambrose announces she won't run for Conservative leadership. "i have really struggled with the decision'
Conservative leadership race grows as two more candidates announce their entry
Where the Tory leadership race stands now that Ambrose and Charest are out
Provinces seek federal help to battle rural crime: "We've got people sleeping with axes under their beds'
Five people commenting on twitter does not make a scandal
Former deputy PM John Manley loses legal battle over $500,000 insurance claim for cancer treatment
Singh says NDP wants lengthy debate on new NAFTA deal


Maclean's

Why it's getting more expensive for Canadians to fly



Global

Rona Ambrose announces she will not run for Conservative leadership
'Bring on the discussion,' rookie MP running for Conservative leadership says about stance on abortion
Teck Frontier project to challenge Trudeau's climate policies, relationship to Alberta: expert
Severe weather in Canada cost $1.3 billion in insured damages in 2019: IBC
NDP caucus to discuss whether to support new NAFTA, Jagmeet Singh says



Miscellaneous
     
Rona Ambrose will not seek leadership of Conservative Party of Canada
The 'Indigenization' of Canada's prisoners: three percent of the adult population and 30 percent if its federal inmates
RCMP won't say if it's using massive facial recognition database
Air Canada, WestJet scrub Boeing 737 Max from schedules until June


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