Sunday, February 23, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday,  February 22-23, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Chinese coronavirus

China's Xi Jingping says epidemic 'grim', calls for action on economy
Northern Italy shutting down as coronavirus cases surge; three dead
New presumptive case of novel coronavirus in Toronto, health officials say
What happens if the coronavirus can't be contained
Families with members stuck in China call for third Canadian rescue flight
New presumptive case of COVDI-19 in Toronto
Passenger on Air Canada flight to Vancouver is not a new case of COVID -19: BC officials
Third presumptive COVID-19 case announced in Toronto, marking 4th case in  Ontario
COVID-19: South Korea sees jump in virus cases as total deaths in China number 2,592
Air Canada passenger on flight from Montreal to Vancouver later tests positive for COVID-19, aka novel coronvirus


Coastal GasLink protests

Second Wet'suwet'en hereditary subchief speaks out against protest leaders
OPP orders Tyendignaga to dismantle blockade by midnight Sunday or face possible charges
'It's the people who decide': Who's leading the pro-Wetsuweten blockades, and who's not
Indigenous peoples will be among the first to be affected by protest fallout
Rail blockaders spark supply concerns across the country
Tynedinaga Mohwaks say they've been given  midnight deadline to clear camps
'The terror was brought to us': Memories of OKA resurface as rail blockade crisis continues
Tyendinaga Mohawks say they've been given midnight deadline to clear camps
RCMP close outpost on Wet'suwet'en territory while continuing patrols
Indigneous leaders meet at Kahnawake after Trudeau says blockades must come down
Was Trudeau dragging his heels on the blockades, or giving himself room to manoeuvre?
Stalled shipments prompt calls for compensation to offset financial hit of rail blockades
Violent ends to past Indigenous protests haunt Trudeau government
OPP give Tyendinaga Mohawks midnight deadline to clear blockade
Buffalo declaration cannot be ignored
Trudeau alienates all sides in blockade battle
Canada could do with a just watch me moment
In Canada, the Bad guys are winning
Tyendinaga protesters remain on tracks, police action expected in morning: sources
Wet'suwet'en protests have become 'intertwined' with other issues, Bennett says
Confusion sparks between Indigenous afairs ministers and Wet'suwet'en 
Railroad blockades 'setting back reconciliations 20 years,' warns BC MLA Ellis Ross
Ontario Provincial Police give Tyendinaga Mohawks a deadline to remove camp near CN Rail line


Teck Decision

Teck Resources pulling application for Frontier Oil sands mine
Teck withdraws application for Frontier oilsands mine, citing debate around climate policy
Last-minute negotiations settle a First Nation's concerns over the Teck Frontier oilsands mine
Teck to pull proposal for Frontier oilsands mine in Alberta
Teck crisis averted on Frontier project, but federal climate plan is not coming fast enough for investors or environmentalists
The $20B Frontier mine shelved amid escalating rail blockades, CEO says Canada must reconcile climate and Oil
Cancelled Teck Frontier means even First Nations' support can't get projects built 
A timeline of the Frontier mine that Teck Resources shelved amid national anti-pipeline protests
Teck Resources withdraws application for Frontier oil sands mine
Vancouver-based Teck Resources withdraws application for Frontier Project in Alberta oilsands


Globe and Mail

Outside of pipeline tensions, signs of reconciliation progress in BC
It's time for Canadians to get uncomfortable: Emerging markets aren't waiting for us


CBC

To thrive up here
Conservatives are looking for a new leader and a new vision
Veterans Affairs taking a harder line on therapy for families of former soldiers, ombudsman says
'Stop looking for the Messiah': Preston Manning on the future of the Conservative Party


Toronto Star

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Toronto Sun

Buffalo Declaration cannot be ignored
Marilyn Gladu says MacKay, O'Toole can't grow Conservative Party
Morneau needs to lay out a plan to balance the budget and stickto it


National Post

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Maclean's

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Global

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Miscellaneous
     
Governor General visits North Van teens who rescued boy dangling from chairlift
Governor General says multiple solutions needed for 'complicated' overdose issue



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