Thursday, February 27, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, February 27, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday,  February 27, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada's China envoy denies trying to bribe former business rival




The Chinese coronavirus (COVID-19)

Is the coronavirus a pandemic? The WHO hasn't declared it one, but here's what you need to know if it does
In a world of coronavirus panic and xenophobia, can a marathon of hope outrun fear?
Top health officials to begin 'actively' looking for COVID-19 cases in Canadian communities
How prepared is Canada's health-care system to handle a potential coronavirus pandemic?
Quebec reports first presumptive case of coronavirus, woman from Montreal area
Ontario's sixth confirmed coronavirus case is province's first instance of human-to-human transmission
Italy investigates hospital that failed to catch a coronavirus super-spreader as infection cases rise
Science is the inoculation against the coronavirsus' pandemic of fear
Ottawa urged to resume ties with Tehran amid coronavirus outbreak
Public health officials taking stock of supplies, equipment to prepare for possible coronavirus pandemic
Provinces will be responsible for coronavirus gear, Ottawa says
Don't panic, but do prepare for coronavirus
Chinese-Canadian community using social media to coordinate self-quarantines to prevent spread of COVID-19
Has coronavirus become a pandemic?
Ill passenger removed from plane at Winnipeg airport with possible case of novel coronavirus
COVID-19 in Canada: nation's 13th case found in Toronto as repatriated Canadians released from quarantine
Coronavirus: "China" removed from warning signs at YVR
Coronavirus causing rash of racism in Richmond


Coastal GasLink protests

Talks between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and Ottawa a sign of progress to end standoff
Clearing the lands has always been at the heart of Canada's Indian policy
Wet'suwet'en hereditary subchief lashes out at Coastal GasLink
Pipeline construction paused as Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs prepare to meet federal, provincial ministers
'A very good start': Talks between Wet'suwet'en chiefs and federal, provincial ministers to resume Friday
The fire that Justin Trudeau can't get under control
Coastal GasLink to pause work as talks begin between hereditary chiefs, ministers
Do Tyendinaga Mohawk protests amount to 'terrorism'? Experts say no
Last thing First Nations need is foreign groups hijacking our future


Globe and Mail

Trudeau invites Indigenous leaders to First Ministers meeting in March
Greta Thunberg sticker depicting sexual assault linked to Alberta Oil company draws outrage
RCMP set to end security protection for Prince Harry and Meghan
Nine candidates expected to make it through first hurdle of Conservative leadership race
MPs to examine privacy implications of facial-recognition technology
Ottawa introduces new rules to protect right whales in Canadian waters
Senate suspends Lynn Beyak a second time despite her apology for posting racist letters
Federal government in good financial shape, provinces not so much: PBO


CBC

RCMP acknowledges using facial recognition technology, but won't say where
Lynn Beyak has been suspended from the Senate for a second time
O'Toole attacks MacKay for saying he'd expect cabinet to vote against abortion bills
Canada will not pay for Prince Harry and Meghan's security after March
Some provinces face huge debt under current policies: PBO report
Blockades are not terrorism, says Blair following exchange with Conservative MP
Trudeau to meet provincial, territorial leaders amid heightened tensions
It's deadline day for Conservative leadership candidates - so who's in?
Scheer appears to backtrack on commitment not to allow debate on abortion
New NAFTA beats no NAFTA, gov't says, but no big economic boost coming  for Canada

Why medical assistance in dying must treat mental and physical illness equally


Toronto Star

Facial recognition app Clearview AI has been used far more widely in Canada than previously known
Just because Justin Trudeau says you aren't poor doesn't mean you'll feel like it
Conservative leadership hopeful wants 100 million people in Canada


Toronto Sun

Tributes pour in for Senator David Smith
False nuclear alarm report alarming


National Post

The beginning of the end of Canada's high living standards
US neo-Naxi group Atomwaffen targeted Canadian police forces for 'swatting' hoaxes, FBI says
How Scheer can pave the way for next Conservative leader by undoing Canada's climate Catch 22
Laureen Harper slams This Hour has 22 Minutes, but CBC has the last laugh
'Affordable safe' nuclear power is key to reaching Canada's climate goals: federal minister
Federal auditor general says lack of funds leaving him with outdated technology, not enough people
Is there a future for the oilsands after Frontier? The answer is complicated
Senate votes to suspend Lynn Beyak again despite her apology for posting offensive letters on website


Maclean's

Happy that Alberta's oil-fuelled party is over? Think again
The end of Alberta exceptionalism - well, the part Jason Kenney never cared for


Global

Trudeau to meet provincial, territorial leaders mid-March amid rising tensions
Saskatchewan, Manitoba face huge debt without massive changes: report
Canada to stop paying Prince harry, Meghan Markle security costs in 'coming weeks'


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