Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 12, 2020

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


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau tests positive for coronavirus, Trudeau in self-isolation
Canadians urged to stay home to help stall spread of coronavirus
Doctors say coronavirus test criteria is inconsistent, could lead to dangerous gaps
Now worried about foreign coronavirus threats, Chines officials seek to reinforce Beijing
Caring for the most at-risk: How life in long-term care homes is changing with the coronavirus
Plenty of toilet paper to go around, Canada's biggest producer says
Ontario to close all public schools for two weeks after March break
Coronavirus concerns prompt TTC disruption as handful of workers refuse work
Toronto Raptors self-isolate and await test results
Europe reacts to Trump travel restrictions: 'Not your scapegoat'
Donald Trump 'miserably failed' in the role of 'comforter in chief' during coronavirus address
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tests positive for coronavirus
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's coronavirus infection comes after attending UK event
House of Commons committee discussing options to cope with COVID-19
Ottawa preparing isolation tents for COVID-19 outbreak in Indigenous communities
COVID-19 is already having an impact on how we do politics
Quebec ramps up fight against COVID-19: Large indoor events banned, Montreal shuts pools and rinks
We thought we were ready. A sense of crisis envelops North America as COVID-19 spreads
Could Ontario's rules for treating coronavirus patients make things worse? Some infection specialists think so
After Trump targets Europe, Canadian officials say closing the border won't stop COVID-19
Ontario schools to shut down for two weeks after March Break to fight the spread of COVID-19
Justin Trudeau self-isolating after Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
MPPs clear the way to suspend legislature as Ontario reports 17 new COVID-19 cases
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19: PMO
Swifter action is needed in Canada ASAP
With celebrities getting sick maybe the rest of us will finally wash our hands
Lessons from Taiwan's COVID-19 battle
Debating virus terminology is a waste of energy
It's time to speed up Canada's response
A great awakening as Canadians suddenly realize the world has changed
Eighty minutes that changed our world: How COVID-19 went from abstract to very real in a hurry
The NHL had no other choice but to suspend its season over COVID-19
Ontario cancels all public schools for two weeks after March break amid COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic means it's time for Canada to get serious about aggressive social distancing: experts
'Intentional murder': Carless COVID-19 spreaders in Italy could face homicide charges
Federal government warns up to 26 million Canadians could get COVID-19: allocates $1B for fight
Outbreaks are not an excuse to trample on our rights
In a world without leadership, it's little wonder we've sunk to these depths
COVID-19 spreads to new provinces: Manitoba and Saskatchewan confirm first cases
Ottawa police to use gas masks to protect against COVID-19
Canada's top financial services regulator closes Ottawa offices amid COVID-19 fears
BC urges end to large gatherings, international travel, including to US
2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at West Vancouver care home
Major BC events during coronavirus pandemic: What's cancelled, what's postponed
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau diagnosed with COVID-19; PM to remain in isolation
Canadian research team isolates novel coronavirus behind COVID-19
Do I have coronavirus? Jammed public health phone lines leave Canadians in the dark
Reports of lengthy lines, shelves running low at several Ontario grocery stores
Costa Rica, Peru among several Latin American states ramping up travel bans
Ontario Superior Court suspending juries for upcoming trials amid coronavirus outbreak
BC parents face tough spring break choices amid coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks considers drive-thru-only stores, limited seating
Coronavirus testing burden continues in US despite private labs
Disney shutting California, Florida parks til end of March over COVID-19
Okanagan tourism industry strategizing to help soften coronavirus fallout
City of Calgary implements Municipal Emergency Plan amid coronavirus pandemic
BC government ministers continue to hold press conferences amid coronavirus outbreaks
Tories attack Liberals over coronavirus response, lack of border crackdowns
World Women's Curling Championship in Prince George BC cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic
Victoria City Council asking for ban on cruise ship visits to city amid coronavirus pandemic
HealthLink 811 ringing busy amid huge increase in coronavirus calls
Trudeau self-isolating after wife Sophie develops fever, gets tested for coronavirus
Five Lessons from Past Pandemics
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
NHL suspends the regular season as worries over the spread of COVID-19 continue to plague North America
BC asks citizens not to travel outside Canada, to cancel events with over 250 people
Planning for an indefinite spring break


Coastal GasLink protests

'Shut down Canada' - from a politics of appeal to a politics of disruption


Globe and Mail

Ottawa set to green light national economic stimulus package: Chrystia Freeland
TSX suffers biggest one-day plunge in eight decades
China, Russia conducting 'brazen' interference in Canada, intelligence committee warns
Manitoba Tories blocked from tabling budget at legislature
Canada to continue immigration increases over next three years, Marco Mendicino says
Indigenous leaders to hold call with Justin Trudeau on coronavirus


CBC

Canadian military says its intelligence operations aren't bound by privacy law
China and Russia's meddling 'a clear threat to the security of Canada': report
Freeland stresses benefits of open Canada-US border after Trump bans European travellers
RCMP issues dire warning about its ability to police terrorism, foreign interference and cybercrime
Peter MacKay irks some social conservatives, while Erin O'Toole courts them


Toronto Star

Foreign espionage a 'significant and growing risk' in Canada, report says
What just happened to your retirement savings? Blame coronavirus - and Donald Trump, too


Toronto Sun

So what if PM's in self-isolation, the economy keeps on tanking


National Post

Conservative leadership candidates suspend public events due to COVID-19


Maclean's

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Global

Beothuk remains returned to Newfoundland after almost two centuries in Scotland


Miscellaneous
     
Paid leave for victims of sexual violence is deadly serious - and needs to be treated in this way
Stock markets pounded again by coronavirus - Dow Jones Industrial Average declines by 10 percent