Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, March 21 & 22, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday Saturday/Sunday, March 21 & 22, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canadians at risk amid shortage of COVID-19 test kits
Federal, local governments consider fines, prison to enforce social distancing
Russia sends military medics, supplies to Italy in war on COVID-19
Labs race to produce tests that show where COVID-19 has already been
In this pandemic, governments will face three tests - including how best to restart the economy
Social distancing isn't enough - we need to ramp up testing and transparency
An unintended pandemic effect: The important lessons kids learn at home
Nigerians poisoned after taking doses of drug praised by Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's message to Canadian children: Thank you
Construction unions raise spectre of shutdown as concerns over workers' health grow
'A cruise to nowhere': Cruise ships remain at sea as countries deny entry to ports
How the coronavirus took North Vancouver's Lynn Valley Care Centre
Coronavirus crisis highlights yawning partisan divide in US politics
The three things Canada needs to win the coronavirus war
To tackle coronavirus, walk - and act - this way
Opposition must take different approach in coronavirus fight, says Andrew Scheer
Hajdu looking at criminal penalties for travellers who disobey quarantine advice
Prime Minister appeals to Canadian children to follow social distancing rules
Parliament reconvenes Tuesday to approve emergency aid measures
Failing to self-isolate could put civil liberties in 'jeopardy,' Hajdu warns
Trudeau says government will do all it can to help stranded Canadians, but concedes some will remain trapped
Travel exemptions offered to students, foreign workers as Canada closes border to stop COVID-19
This pandemic is redefining what qualifies as a 'political crisis'
As governments grapple with COVID-19, what's the role for the opposition
A universal basic income could help counter COVID-19's economic damage
Ottawa weighs 'stronger measures' to enforce public health warnings about keeping your distance
Self-isolate and practice social distancing or the government will force you to, Health Minister warns
Man in 70's Toronto's first COVID-19 related death
You are the key to stopping the virus
Social distancing an old weapon in battle against disease
It's vital we all follow social distancing measures
Is it time to invoke the Emergencies Act to thwart COVID-19?
Stopping COVID-19 could require eight months of 'aggressive social distancing,'  outbreak modelling shows
A Toronto doctor describes what it's like to watch his father-in-law die from COVID-19 in 'seven days'
In one week, the COVID-19 pandemic sent our collective history on a pivot toward the unknown
Quebec closes shopping malls, restaurants, extends school closure til May
'We don't know: Canadian scientists struggle to fight coronavirus pandemic on dozens of fronts
Vancouver mayor says fines, penalties coming to enforce coronavirus measures
Metro Vancouver cities close outdoor sports areas as youth defy coronavirus measures
BC will allow restaurants to deliver liquor, using unemployed servers
Canada will use 'every measure in our toolbox' to prevent COVID-19 spread, minister says
Trudeau says House of Commons to reconvene Tuesday to pass COVID-19 legislation
Vancouver closes park and beach parking lots, outdoor recreation closing across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Mayor frustrated with reports of 'beer pong' during pandemic
TransLink reducing service levels as COVID-19 slows ridership
Vancouver skies fill with cheers of appreciation for health care workers
BC approves boost to hand-sanitizer production
Two-thirds of Canadians satisfied with federal government's handling of COVID-19
As of today you can now order booze with your delivery meals in BC
Police called to house party warn that young people are not immune to COVID-19
BC to offer next COVID-19 update Monday
Fines, arrests possible for social distancing non-compliance
Trudeau dodges COVID-19 lockdown appeals
House of Commons to sit Tuesday to pass COVID-19 measures
Judges available for COVID-19 constitutional breaches
BC restaurants could lose up to 100,000 jobs over three months


Globe and Mail

Coronavirus carnage takes toll on pensions
Business owners grapple with layoff decisions while awaiting government help
After holding out, realtors call end to open houses amid pandemic
The coronavirus is pushing the world into unknown territory. Canada is especially vulnerable
Candidate O'Toole joins call to delay Conservative leadership vote

CBC

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Toronto Star

Ontario government prepares for long school closures


Toronto Sun

Canada will not send athletes to Tokyo for 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Man in 70's Toronto's first COVID-19 related death
Justice in the age of pandemic
Mixed messaging about our borders
Ford calls out to industry and industry answers the call
Want to stabilize the economy? Stop taxing it



National Post

Canada refuses to go to 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics, citing 'health' of athletes
Pressure grows on Conservative Party as O'Toole, Sloan call for delay of leadership race


Maclean's

Here's that rainy day. Remember this feeling


Global

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Miscellaneous
     
How the Virus has hit the climate movement: Bill McKibben
Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees win praise for refusing to send athletes to 2020 Summer Games
Maersk suspends 2020 guidance on earnings, citing COVID-19