Monday, February 10, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, February 10, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, February 10, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada's military wants Ottawa to ban Huawei from 5G
Pompeo cites 'long arm of Beijing', reinforces hard line stance agains China as Ottawa's 5G decision looms


The Chinese coronavirus

China turns up state hero-making machine in bid to shift narrative around coronavirus outbreak
Bill Morneau warns coronavirus will have significant impact on Canadian economy
This coronavirus threat isn't over. But the time to tackle the next threat is now
WHO sends Canadian led team to Beijing to study novel coronavirus outbreak
Morneau warns that coronavirus will have a 'real' impact on Canadian economy
No immediate plan to change Canada's travel, isolation rules as global number of coronavirus case climbs
'Safe in their care': Evacuees describe life under quarantine at CFB Trenton
Coronavirus will 'undoubtedly' hit Canadian and global economies, says Morneau
Coronavirus: Risk to Canadians still 'low'


Globe and Mail

Wet'suwet'en Nation chief arrested amid mounting Coastal GasLink protests
Liberals pull plug on decade old plan to move elite Joint Task Force 2 unit
Mark Carney's climate plans push oil and gas production from Canada to state owned firms abroad
Canadian railways limit shipment of oil and dangerous goods amid speed restrictions after derailment
Ottawa to renegotiate terms of Newfoundland and Labrador's Muskrat Falls deal
Federal government to launch consultations on Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain pipeline


CBC

Environment Minister doesn't rule out deferring a decision on Teck oilsands mine
In letter to Trudeau, Kenney warns of 'devastating impacts' if Ottawa rejects Teck mine
Mental health issues the biggest challenge facing Canada, says Arlene Dickinson
Backlog of applications for veterans' benefits grows by the thousands
Pipeline solidarity protestors occupy MP Bardish Chagger's office in Waterloo
Enormously lucky': Dominic LeBlanc talks about his return to Parliament after fighting rare cancer
Renovations to cabinet ministers' offices cost $1.6 million over past 4 years
Ottawa, Newfoundland agree to cut financing costs of Muskrat Falls, but how isn't yet clear
Trudeau praises Canadian troops in Kuwait for 'fight' against Islamic militants
How Alberta's cities can - and must - fight back


Toronto Star

How much is a chance to be Green leader worth?
RCMP's dastardly defiling of reconciliation on Wet'suwet'en lands cannot be undone
Parliament was supposed to be more civiil in 2020. How's that going?
Protests continue along Ontario rail lines in support of Wet'suwet'en


National Post

The Liberals have reached a crossroad with Alberta. What they do next could define them
Latest First Nations complaints could complicate Liberal review of oilsands mine
In public shift Jason Kenney says Alberta has to go green over time


Maclean's

When it comes to Venezuela, Canada's on the wrong side of the coup
Peter MacKay's powerful ally - a lobbyist with SNC-Lavalin ties


Global

In letter to Trudeau, Kenney says rejection of Teck Frontier project could be 'boiling point' for western alienation
Canadian troops in Kuwait 'essential' in fight against Islamic militants: Trudeau
BC pipeline protests continue to halt Ontario trains for 5th day in a row
After campaigning for votes in Africa, Canada feeling upbeat on UN Security Council seat


Miscellaneous
     
Emotions high as RCMP arrest Seven at last Wet'suwet'en Post
Canada has a dismal record of locking up migrants
Peter MacKay? 'Good Luck Mister' Indeed
Welcome to the Canadian Rebellion of 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan


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