Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  February 25, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Chinese coronavirus

World isn't ready for coronavirus outbreak Canadian WHO expert says
Air Canada cancels all flights to China through April 10 over coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus is pushing Italy toward fourth recession since 2008, and EU economic contagion is likely
Air Canada cancels flights to China until April as government braces for domestic coronavirus outbreak
Top Canadian epidemiologist fears world not prepared for global outbreak
You've been asked to self isolate. Now how do you pay the bills?
Canada raises travel health risk level for South Korea, Iran and Northern Italy
Air Canada cancels flights from YVR, Canadian airports to China until April
Coronavirus privacy: Top BC doc defends policy


Coastal GasLink protests

Arrests made in BC, Ontario blockades, as anti pipeline protests spread
In sacred Tyendinaga, an affirmation of the spirit and significance of Haudenosunee laws
Alberta tables bill that would jail pipeline protesters for up to six months, impose major fines
Behind CN, CP's quiet deal to skirt railway blockades and keep Canada's vital goods moving
Toronto feels the pain of Wet'suwet'en solidarity blockades as protesters target rail lines
Could some trailers in Northern BC hold the key to cooling the Wet'suwet'en crisis? Ottawa hopes so
Now that climate crusaders have ruined the economy, what's their solution?
Blockade protests show signs of falling into cycle of crackdown and escalation
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief 'optimistic,' ready to talk with RCMP on blockades
LNG Canada says it's hitting 'critical construction milestone' amid blockades
65% of Canadians support police intervention to end rail blockades: Ipsos poll
Vancouver police arrest six while removing blockade at intersection of East Hastings Street and Clark Drive
Pipeline actions signal need for true reconciliation
Politicians and Columnists Still Don't Seem to Get the Wet'suwet'en Crisis, so Let's Review
Vancouver Police move in,  arrest protesters near Port of Vancouver
Protests a textbook example of how noble intentions can breed self-righteousness


Globe and Mail

Kenney says Alberta will not cede 'an inch' of jurisdiction to Ottawa on climate change
Transport Canada missed flaws on Boeing 737 Max before clearing it to fly
Garneau pledges to overhaul aircraft validation procedures a year after Boeing 737 Max disasters
In Mozambique, Canadian aid funds a rare service: safe abortions
Canada must boost foreign aid for feminist  agenda to have sustained impact, experts say
On reconciliation, development and carbon pricing: Enough with the all-or-nothing rhetoric
As investment flees the oil sands, Trudeau can no longer try to pass the buck
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister hints at possible carbon tax deal with federal government
Ottawa extends deadline for companies to submit proposals for replacing Canada's aging CF-18's
Canada's poverty rate declines, but strides less apparent for single people
For Canada, it's a national carbon strategy or nothing



CBC

MPs debate decision by Teck Resources to abandon proposed oilsands project
In an about face, Senator Lynn Beyak' unreservedly' apologizes for posting racist letters
Mackay says he won't repeal legalization of recreational cannabis if he's elected prime minister
Trudeau uses speech to pitch African envoys for UN security council seat
Commons committee to examine Veterans Affairs restrictions on family therapy
How Teck Frontier became a symbol of the future Canada refuses to confront
$1 billion and counting: Inside Canada's trouble efforts to build new warships


Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau was looking for a populist tide, but he didn't see this one coming
Anti-Muslim violence in India shows why leaders must be restrained in response to blockades
'This is over the top racism': 'Tonto' newspaper cartoon sparks outrage, apology



Toronto Sun

A crisis of leadership in Canada
Quebec's fracking band based more on fears than science
Investors need reassurance about doing business in Canada



National Post

Canada's cultural elites have seen the enemy - and it is Canadians
Jason Kenney takes fiery rhetoric down a notch for throne speech in Alberta
Canadian government delays purchase of new fighter jets another three months to ensure high quality bids
Manitoba premier hints that possible carbon tax deal with federal government could be in works
Erin O'Toole: This is how I would get our country working again
Canada is paying the price for Trudeau's lack of leadership


Maclean's

Jason Kenney and the oil sands: look who's a statist now
Could Canada soon face a vigilante problem?
Britain needs a new trade partner. Anybody?



Global

After losing in Alberta, carbon tax heads to Supreme Court - here's what to know
Canadian fighter jet replacement project hit with an other delay



Miscellaneous
     
Robert Jago on First Nations Resistance and Where it leads
How Big Finance is driving up Housing Costs