Ottawa Observations: Monday, March 2, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, March 2, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Northern Canada could be left out in the cold if Ottawa passes Huawei 5G ban
Huawei documents show company violating US sanctions on Iran


The Global coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus transmission inevitable in Canada, doctors say
Bank of Canada faces pressure to cut interest rates amid coronavirus fears
Canadians remain stuck in Japan after coronavirus sweeps through cruise ship
What to consider before travelling, or staying put, amid the coronavirus outbreak
Travellers from Iran asked to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in Canada
3 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Toronto, bringing Ontario total to 18
'This will not be contained': Experts cast doubt that spread of COVID-19 can be stopped 
Coronavirus leaves Olympic athletes with no way to predict whether Games will go on
Cancelling a trip during the coronavirus outbreak? Your travel insurance may not cover the cost
Next stop, COVID-19? Transit workers seek protection after passenger tests positive for novel coronavirus
Lax attitude on coronavirus could be deadly
Coronavirus fears prompt empty shelves as Canadians follow health minister's advice to stock up
Ontario reports three new cases as US death toll climbs to six
Canada boosts border screening for travellers from Iran due to Covid 19
If the virus hits Canada, our hospitals will be overwhelmed
BC 'will be tested' as Washington State COVD-19 outbreak spreads: provincial health minister
North Korea suffering 'negatively' over coronavirus, China says
Three new COVID-19 Toronto cases found as Canada deters non-essential travel to Italy
As First US Coronavirus deaths hit near BC, Four New Realities
Coronavirus and Spring Break: What's a Vancouver family to do?
Coronavirus rumour a 'despicable act' says Burnaby Crystal Mall vendor


Coastal GasLink protests

Tentative deal with Wet'suwet'en Nation won't stop Coastal GasLink construction, Premier Horgan says
Back on track: How have the blockades really affected Canada's railways and ports?
Wet'suwet'en chief says he'll withdraw support for pipeline if his people turn against it
Kahnawake residents weigh in on whether to maintain rail barricade
Coastal GasLink pipeline construction resumes with draft accord set between chiefs, ministers
Tentative deal is a recognition of Wet'suwet'en laws and rights over land: Minister Carolyn Bennet
Ottawa's offer to recognize Wet'suwet'en land rights was not conditional on an end to blockades
The Wet'suwet'en scenario exposed Trudeau's weakness
A deal made in haste, but the blockades are still in place
What we know about the deal governments agreed to with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs
Rail demonstrators in Quebec are holding strong despite 'mixed feelings' over proposed Wet'suwet'en agreement


Globe and Mail

Canada's move to a low carbon economy will be a' big adjustment for many industries' Trudeau tells mining conference
As Ottawa irons out details of its proposed assault-rifle ban, new weapons are coming to market
Resource industry getting restless waiting for Trudeau on climate change policy
Refurbishment of coast guard vessel Edward Cornwallis should include a name change, Indigenous Historian says
Canada and the US to co-operate on securing critical minerals for the green economy
Quebec court gives federal government a four-month extension to amend assisted-dying legislation


CBC

MacKay, O'Toole, Gladu all vow to force an election if they win the Conservative leadership
Trudeau says mining sector has a role to play in fighting climate change
Décarie 'surprised' by rejection of Conservative leadership bid
Quebec court gives Ottawa 4 more months to amend assisted-dying law
The downing of Flight PS752: Iran may have kept airspace open due to lucrative overnight fees
Collateral damage: Families of soldiers with PTSD struggle after Veterans Affairs counselling cut
RCMP civilian employees won't be moved to Phoenix pay system
Conservatives need to start thinking about approach to Indigenous issues, MP says


Toronto Star

High voter turnout once helped Justin Trudeau. Could it also be his undoing?
Liberals should halt police and private use of Clearview AI, NDP says


Toronto Sun

An anti-resource agenda played out before our eyes
Is Canada broken? A leader could help solve our problems
It was economics, not activists, that nixed the Frontier mine
The Law applies to enviro activists


National Post

Trudeau tells mining conference that battling climate change is good for investment
How many more resource 'wake-up calls' will our prime minister snooze through?
Trudeau appoints former PM Joe Clark as special envoy for Canada's bid for UN Security Seat
Government backs off, won't transfer nearly 3,500 civilian members to plagued Phoenix pay system


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Global

Alberta premier says frustrating coronavirus stifling oil and gas economy
Debate on Canadian energy just as 'polarizing' as debate on NAFTA
Indigenous historian suggests name change for coast guard vessel Cornwallis
Conservatives need to consider laying groundwork on Indigenous issues, MP says
Work to resume on Coastal GasLink pipeline after draft agreement reached


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