Ottawa Observations: Monday, February 3, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday, February 3, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Britain has chosen a 4G solution for a 5G system. That's not going to work
Canadian governments give Huawei millions in funding while debate rages over its 5G role
In the Battle over Hong Kong, the surveillance state knows no boundaries



The Chinese coronavirus

Canada's decision against travel bans tied to coronavirus backed by research
As Chinese markets plunge and virus continues to spread, Beijing praises Ottawa for calm
Citizens or not, parents of Canadian children set to travel home from Wuhan with them
The deadliest virus we face is complacency
Do we really need to quarantine Canadians who return from China?
The WHO praises China over its coronavirus response: Inside China? Not so much
Some permanent residents of Canada will be allowed to leave Wuhan if they accompany a Canadian child
Canada defends pace of coronavirus evacuation as Ottawa seeks final go-ahead from China
Ontario investigating 26 potential coronavirus cases
New coronavirus may be no more dangerous than the flu, despite worldwide alarm: experts
Canadians showing signs of illness will not be evacuated from China, ministers say
How the Wuhan coronavirus portends the end of the common cold
Nearly 300 returning Canadians will be quarantined at Trenton. Here's how that will work
Government still waiting on Chinese approval to evacuate Canadians
Patty Hajdu plays defence
Canadian military bars any member travel to China, citing coronavirus risk
Canadians returning from China's Hubei province will be quarantined for 14 days
Canadian Wuhan evacuees set to transfer through Vancouver



Globe and Mail

Flight 752 investigation collapses as Iran and Ukraine clash over compensation, leaked evidence
Torstar Corp. selling Hamilton Spectator building, land for $25.5 million
Alberta mulls deep cuts to health-care authority
US Commerce Department rules tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber could be greatly reduced
Amid fears of broadcasting report, Trudeau says Ottawa will not regulate news content
More details needed on Teck Resources' emissions plan before Ottawa decides approval of oil sands mine
Ottawa to adopt 'red flag' laws to allow courts to confiscate guns from people deemed to pose a threat
Tories must determine whether their leader needs to excel at French
Green Party's leadership race rules, entry fee has some candidates reconsidering
New coronavirus may be no more dangerous than the flu, despite worldwide alarm: experts


CBC

Lynn Beyak claimed she was Metis during her anti-racism training
Saudi Arabia makes $665M payment on Canadian LAV contract
Ambrose to join Liberal ministers in re-introducing bill on sexual assault awareness training for judges
Peter MacKay 'not happy' with tweet needling Trudeau over yoga expenses
Canada allowed grounded Boeing 737 Max jets to fly - without passengers - at least 160 times
Family says government DNA test confirms identity of remains returned from Iran plane crash
Liberals won't demand licensing requirements for news organizations: Guilbeault
Company promising enormous carbon oilsands project aims to be 'carbon neutral' by 2050


Toronto Star

Liberals say they will never licence news media. But here's what they might do
Justin Trudeau eyes a different kind of ambassador for Washington
Canada set to deport ailing man to China amid coronavirus outbreak


Toronto Sun

Trudeau walks away from regulating media
You're not Harper's brand; your Leadership road's uphill
Steven Guilbeault's awkward about-face


National Post

Rookie heritage minister retreats after stepping into new regulation minefield
Canada's two solitudes starkly apparent on issue of media independence
Toronto bound Air Canada flight makes emergency landing in Madrid after engine, tire issue

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Global

Doctor who examined Lionel Desmond tells fatality inquiry what he saw
74% of Canadians want bargaining between governments, unions to be transparent: Ipsos poll


Miscellaneous
     
Jason Kenney's other pipeline war is with Michigan
Ripple effect on Canadian immigration likely from Trump's new visa restrictions