Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, February 5, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian envoy to China grilled by opposition MPs over past business ties to Beijing
4 things we learned from Dominic Barton's appearance before a committee of MPs
China relations remain chilly as Canadians trapped by coronavirus outbreak
Canada's exports to China plunged 16 percent last year after Huawei CFO arrest
Canada's ambassador to China tells House Committee there is a chill between the two countries
'The chill is real': Canada's new ambassador to Chinas says of current relationship



The Chinese coronavirus

Global response to coronavirus puts effectiveness of quarantines to the test
Canadians remain stranded in Wuhan as US offers help with evacuation
China vows even stricter measures to curb spread of coronavirus
Bank of Canada says it will keep close watch on economic effect of coronavirus
Chinese scientists ask for patent on US drug to fight coronavirus
Champagne advises Canadians to leave China by commercial means as repatriation effort continues
Corpses and mob violence: How China's social media echo chamber fuels coronavirus fears
Do quarantines work? Lessons from SARS challenge Canada's coronavirus response
'Scary for everyone': Canadians wait out cruise-ship coronavirus quarantine, as fellow Canucks test positive
Military ready for Canadians from Wuhan, China
Two Canadians test positive for coronavirus on cruise ship quarantined off coast of Japan
Canadians get out of China even if it means taking commercial flight: Minister
BC man among those stuck on quarantined cruise ship in Japan
Half of Canadians taking extra precautions as coronavirus continues to spread, survey
Vancouver businesses fear fallout from coronavirus



Globe and Mail

Never mind the USMCA, or Trump's China pact, trade wars aren't over 
In its Trans Mountain ruling, court confirms Canada's veto over Indigenous peoples
Donald Trump's latest travel bans are cruel and senseless - and an opportunity for Justin Trudeau
Former Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido 'chronically' broke code of conduct: ethics commissioner
More than 100 military procurement projects facing delays
Proposed bill would require Canadian companies to disclose forced labour in their production process


CBC

Former Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido repeatedly broke conflict of interest rules, watchdog says
Lynn Beyak says she sin't Métis as Senate begins debate on her suspension
Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland heading to Washington on trade mission with premiers
Iran says it will co-operate with Ukraine on crash investigation despite audio leak
People's party leader Maxime Bernier sues political pundit for defamation
One step forward, another one back: What the Trans Mountain ruling means for Trudeau
Conservatives raised the most money in 2019 election, but lost their edge in the final stretch


Toronto Star

After that disastrous TV interview, some friendly advice for Peter MacKay
Inside Peter MacKay's campaign: Frustration, confusion and lack of coherence
Former premiers Kathleen Wynne and Christy Clark say the only way to overcome barriers is to break them
BQ leader crosses a line with his criticism of Canada's courts
Canada must look past monetary policy for growth, central bank says


Toronto Sun

Ambrose back in Ottawa to see tabling of sex assault bill


National Post

Trudeau's ill timed and costly quest for a UN security council seat
Lunch with Chrystia Freeland: 'We Liberals have had a rude awakening'
Canada Revenue Agency still giving incorrect answers on tax issues


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Global

Former Liberal MP 'chronically' broke code of conduct over BC law firm: Commissioner
Trans Mountain pipeline project's opponents to ramp up protests in BC
Canadians prefer a hard line over diplomacy when it comes to Iran, Ipsos poll says




Miscellaneous
     
Federal Court's Trans Mountain Ruling betrays principles of Reconciliation
Environmental writer and 350.org cofounder Bill McKibben rips into Trudeau ... again
Modernize Canada's privacy laws: UK information commissioner