Ottawa Observations: Friday, February 21, 2020

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


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Champagne says Wuhan airlifts not a sign that Canada-China relations are back to normal


The Chinese coronavirus

How the cruise ship coronavirus quarantine backfired
South Korea becomes newest front in shifting coronavirus outbreak
Wuhan woman with no symptoms infected five relatives with coronavirus: study
Cruise ship passengers begin 14 say quarantine in Cornwall, Ontario
Diamond Princess evacuees arrive for quarantine in Cornwall


Coastal GasLink protests

Trudeau changes tone, says rail barricades 'must now come down'
Trudeau puts pressure on Indigenous leaders to back down - but his gamble may backfire
Superior takes measures to move propane by truck, US trains amid rail blockades
Liberal impasse with Wet'suwet'en chiefs is a political opportunity for the Conservatives
When it comes to blockades, the rule of law is about more than rules, or laws
Trudeau says rail barricades 'need to come down now' rules out sending in soldiers to restore rail service
Coastal GasLink sent back to the table with Indigenous leaders
My business will be negatively affected by the railway blockades. I still support them
Wet'suwet'en leaders reject Trudeau's demand to remove the barricades, setting the stage for clashes
The Wet'suwet'en standoff may just be a dress rehearsal for what is to come
Quebec premier says protests cost $100 million a day
Rail blockade sparks 'uncharted' logjam for Canada grain exports
Protesters patly dismantle rail blockade near Montreal after show of force by police
The not so peaceful pat of these protests
Quebec rail blockade abandoned by protesters after riot police arrive to enforce injunction
'The barricades need to come down now': Trudeau says he can no longer wait for negotiations on rail protests
Choke point: How the blockade movement has sent tremors across Canada's economy and beyond
It's past time to end the blockades, Canada cannot function without its rails
Creating productive self-sustaining First Nations that contribute to Canada is prize worth pursuing
Four days worth of Justin Trudeau's patience
Protesters dismantle camp on Montreal's south shore after Trudeau calls for end to blockades
Trudeau says Wet'suwet'en blockades 'need to come down now'
Planned meeting between feds, Wet'suwet'en now delayed due to Trudeau's comments: Chief
Amidst National Crisis, Province gives Unist'ot'en and ultimatum
As Justin Trudeau calls for end to rail barricades, Wet'suwet'en and Mohawks set conditions for talks
Blockades in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs might be the start of a long, hot summer
Wet'suwet'en Nation independence? Guerrilla warfare? What's next if cooler heads don't prevail?
Wet'suwet'en chiefs, Mohawks dig in heels on blockade


Globe and Mail

Alberta offers to regulate oil sands emissions cap, pending Frontier mine approval
Ombudsman calls for national consultations on vision, plan for supporting veterans and their families

CBC

Decision on Teck oilsands mine coming next week: Jim Carr
Ontario PC party apologizes after security guard blocks CBC's Mike Crawley during live TV report
Government asking for an extra $2.1 billion for Indigenous programs
Be warned, Conservatives: a failed leadership bid is not a career-builder
Privacy watchdogs to probe Clearview AI's facial recognition technology
Buckle Up: Alberta's political road likely to be bumpy in 2020


Toronto Star

Privacy commissioners launch investigation into facial recognition
Ottawa slams Iran's 'unprecedented' delay in handing over black boxes in Ukraine jet crash
Are Canadians having doubts about how they want to be governed?

Toronto Sun

Judge rules parts of Canada's prostitution laws unconstitutional

National Post

Some of the Buffalo Declaration  may seem laughable, but sense of betrayal behind it is profound
What is the Buffalo Declaration and why did they call it "Buffalo'

Maclean's

A 'final attempt' to save Confederation


Global

Rejection of Frontier oilsands mine could result in $1.13B charge, Teck Resources warns
Buffalo Declaration: A deeper look at the latest display of Alberta's discontent
Agriculture groups call for carbon tax exemption, minister 'listening' to farmers
Alberta MPs issue Buffalo Declaration to call on Ottawa to address western alienation


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