Sunday, February 2, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, February 1 & 2, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday, February 1 & 2, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Huawei an agent of the People's Republic of China



The Chinese coronavirus

Canadians evacuated from China due to coronavirus to be quarantined at Canadian Forces Base
China finishes new hospital for coronavirus patients as toll grows
Nova Scotia's lobster industry fears prolonged effects of coronavirus outbreak as exports halted, prices drop
Asian shares plunge on virus fears, China's central bank announce plans to cushion the shock
Canada to quarantine citizens evacuated from Wuhan for 2 weeks over coronavirus concerns
Repatriating Canadians from China amid coronavirus outbreak
Canadian evacuees from Wuhan to be quarantined at Ontario Military base
Coronavirus outbreak shows the risk in ignoring human activity's impact on nature
How 'negative pressure rooms' can help hospitals fight the coronavirus
First coronavirus death outside China reported as infections top 14,000
Stop making accusations of hypothetical racism
10 reasons not to panic about the Wuhan coronavirus
China needs to stop blocking Taiwan from the WHO
Canadian evacuees from Wuhan to be quarantined for two weeks at Trenton but Ottawa doesn't know when they'll arrive
Canadians evacuated from China will be sent to CAF base in Trenton, Ontario
Canada is offering medical assistance to China as it combats coronavirus spread: MP
Trump and Trudeau discussed coronavirus in Friday phone call
Vancouver tourism operators bracing for coronavirus fallout
Coronavirus doesn't give you a licence to be racist



Globe and Mail

A regulatory power grab without precedent, in Canada or the democratic world
Trudeau to visit Africa amid campaign for UN Security Council seat
Federal agencies mishandled sensitive documents more than 5,000 times last year


CBC

Foreign enemies 'increasingly targeting Canada,' Privy Council warns new minister
Conservative millennials lay out a policy wish list for the party
Teck mine approval could require Alberta to hit net-zero emissions by 2050
Does Canada have a 'moral and legal obligation' to allow climate migrants?
Former Olympic and Paralympic athlete hopes to bring more teamwork into political arena
PM warns agains discrimination at Lunar New Year event as fears of coronavirus spread
Aging government computer systems at risk of 'critical failure,' Trudeau warned
Can a massive new oilsands mine be reconciled with Trudeau's 'net zero' promise?
Conservatives have a long, tumultuous history of trying to figure out Quebec
Let's stop fixating on soft 'news' and pay attention to things that matter, Canada
Defeating hate takes more than remembering tragedy


Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau faces tough campaigning in Africa for UN Security Council seat
Parti-Quebecois says non-members can vote for new leader for first time
Peter MacKay submits full $300,000 fee for Conservative leadership
'Pep talks' couldn't keep Poilievre in the Conservative leadership race

Toronto Sun

Focus on guns, not Airbnb
Christine Sinclair a great Canadian athlete and true inspiration
Contraband cigarettes fund terrorism, organized crime
That Canadian border crisis? Yup, it's still happening
Corporate welfare in Canada needs to stop



National Post

RCMP feared larger plot for hours after gunman's rampage on Parliament Hill in 2014

Maclean's

A bilingual Tory leader? The numbers say it matters.


Global

Trudeau campaigns for UN Security Council seat, but analysts say it may be too late
Canadian government mishandled sensitive documents more than 5,000 times in 2019
Fate of Frontier oilsands mine will prove whether Trudeau 'serious' about unity: Minister
UK seeks Canada style free trade deal with European Union after Brexit
Trudeau to visit Ethiopia, Senegal and Germany: PMO


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