Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, February 12, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions



The Chinese coronavirus

China's Hubei province reports record surge in coronavirus deaths more than 14,000 cases
China reports record surge in daily coronavirus deaths
Why doctor's find fighting the coronavirus so challenging
Who's the Canadian leading WHO's coronavirus investigation in China?
How the coronavirus is impacting Asia's cruises and passengers
'A whole country locked inside': China struggles with coronavirus, and a new normal
China's secrecy on coronavirus is a killer
To fight coronavirus, China seizes hospitals and expels patients with other diseases
Coronavirus: The worst-case scenario



Christie Blatchford

Veteran journalist Christie Blatchford was known for her work ethic and wit
The quotable Christie Blatchford: Snapshots from her decades-long career in journalism
Christie Blatchford was a complex force in the world of sports writing
Award winning journalist Christie Blatchford dead at 68
Christie Blatchford: A reporter, to the end
Christie Blatchford was the best damn journalist in the country. I'll miss her forever
I was a new reporter, assigned to fill in for Christie Blatchford. It was terrifying
In their own words: Journalists, politicians react to Christie Blatchford's death
Dead at 68: Christie Blatchford was a tenacious voice for victims, a thorn to the smug
'Blatch' never bleached the truth. We need more like her
Christie reached readers' hearts, minds and guts. That's why they loved her
Christie Blatchford: A look back at some of her final work at the National Post
Christie Blatchford was simply the best
Christie Blatchford was hard as a rock, soft as a teddy bear and Canadians will miss her
Christie was unbeatable - and all us mortal reporters knew it
Long-time Canadian newspaper columnist Christie Blatchford dies


Globe and Mail

Bombardier in talks to sell rail business to France's Alstom
Families of Canadian victims will get to testify at Boeing 737 Max hearings
Canada, Iran haven't talked about re-establishing diplomatic relations in more than two years
Toronto lawyer Leslyn Lewis officially enters Conservative leadership race
Trudeau raises issue of Senegal's criminalization of homosexuality with leader
Trudeau urges quick resolution as anti-pipeline blockades continue across Canada
Senegal's President meets with Trudeau, pledges to support Canada's bid for UN Security Council seat
Federal cabinet ministers get special hotline to report suspected hacking incidents

CBC

AFN files $10B class action against federal government over treatment of Indigenous children
NATO moves to expand Canadian-led military training mission in Iraq
Trudeau urges quick resolution as anti-pipeline protests cripple train network
Deputy PM Freeland blocked by Wet'suwet'en demonstrators in Halifax
Look to space to help solve climate change, says Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen
Canada's UN Security Council bid overlooks the pitfalls of influence
Trudeau visits former slave trading post in Senegal
Alberta environment minister says First Nations concerns with Teck Frontier are about money
Conservative leadership hopeful Erin O'Toole says he will not move party to the middle
Clearing the air on Teck Frontier: Here are the expected benefits - and harms - of the oilsands project
Bureaucrats or MLAs? Who's really calling the shots in the NWT government
Day ends quietly as Mohawk rail protests expand, trains remain stopped
Complaints pour in from passengers denied compensation for delayed flights
Deputy PM Freeland blocked by Wet'suwet'en demonstrators in Halifax


Toronto Star

Ottawa says it won't interfere in the dispute between Wet'suwet'en chiefs and Coastal GasLink. So, what's next?
What the #WetsuwetenStrong allies are fighting for
BC's John Horgan faces a Wet'suwet'en firestorm sparked by some very national issues
As Jason Kenney tries to get Teck Frontier squared away, tensions with Alberta First Nations heat up
From crude oil to yogurt, here's how the railway protests are disrupting Canadian supply chains
Indigenous protests put Justin Trudeau's good inentions on a collision course with reality
Toronto lawyer Leslyn Lewis becomes official candidate for Conservative leader
Abolishing monarchy in Canada will complete colonization of Indigenous people
Jason Kenney treated with kid-gloves, Indigenous protestors with assault rifles


National Post

Pipeline protests spread from coast to coast as politicians warn them to stay in line with law
Canada is turning into a mob city while Trudeau remains silent
NATO to expand Iraq training mission in response to Trump demands
Chaos has come to Canada under Trudeau - and it could quickly get much worse

Maclean's

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Global

Deputy PM Freeland physically blocked by demonstrators ahead of meeting with Halifax Mayor
First Nation chief and Alberta's Kenney  government in war of words as Teck oil mine decision nears
Lima Group to meet again on Venezuela crisis in Canada next week
Trudeau secures support for Canadian seat on UN Security Council during Senegal trip




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