Thursday, March 19, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 19, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, March 19, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

The case to ban Huawei from Canada's 5G is more compelling that ever




The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Italy's coronavirus fatalities overtake China's and the government prolongs the tight quarantine
Young people don't get a pass with COVID-19
Family of first Quebec coronavirus death pleads with public to follow health advice, keep distancing
Canadians in US scramble to prepare for travel restrictions
Canada-US border to likely close for non-essential travel by Saturday morning, Trudeau says
China exonerates doctor reprimanded for early warning of coronavirus
How can Canada's military help in the coronavirus pandemic - and why has it largely avoided doing so?
Head of Saskatchewan Medical Association tests positive for novel coronavirus, blames curling bonspiel
We thought we were in control of our lives. The virus shattered that
In normal time, universal income is a bad idea. But it's the wisest solution for COVI-19 economic strain
CBC's closure of local newscasts amid the coronavirus crisis is a shame
Ottawa to roll out foreign aid as part of the fight against COVID-19 spread
The politics of pandemics is grim news for Conservatives
CRA workers' union concerned seniors, vulnerable may have trouble accessing new benefits
Canada's health sector at risk of cyberattacks as COVID-19 fear spreads: CSE
Federal government finalizing plan to boost production of pandemic supplies
Singh calls on Liberals to start processing applications for financial aid now
No Indigenous community will be 'left behind' in COVID-19 response, says minister
Foreign affairs minister in self-isolation after being tested for COVID-19
We won't know if social isolation is working for weeks, months: Tam
PM says closures, social distancing measures could be in place for weeks or months
Travel restrictions at Canada, US border likely to kick in Friday night: Trudeau
Thinking the unthinkable: how Canada and the US agreed on border restrictions in a hurry
Canadians are being asked to stop panic-shopping, Are they listening?
Doug Ford says the COVID-19 fight depends on good data? A Star analysis found problems with the government's case count
Think spitting in public is bad? COVID-19 just made it a lot worse
The COVID-19 numbers are growing faster than we can report them, and will continue to if we don't stay away from each other
Flattening the COVID-19 curve? Canada's top doctor wants you to stay home and 'plank it'
Ventilators will be crucial to saving people's lives, but Ottawa won't say how many Canada needs as COVID-19 continues to spread
Ottawa's COVID-19 bailout package is a good start but experts say more is needed
Canadian Embassy worker 'hung up on us' says family stranded in Peru
Lego, Trump and trying to give his kids a bath: Inside Justin Trudeau's coronavirus self-isolation
Ottawa urged to keep $50 million allocated for COVID-19 public information campaign in Canada
Whether you're working or not, here's why your employer should keep paying you through the COVID-19 outbreak
Mourners in limbo as COVID-19 cancels, postpones funerals
Ford calls on Ontario citizens to step up in COVID fight
Canadians coping with COVID-19 from afar
Outliers enjoy Niagara Falls despite societal distancing order
Trudeau seeks to assure the nation in tough times
'Doomsday' survey shows Canadians not 'prepped' for worst
Canada just gave 16 tonnes of medical supplies to China -- let's hope they return the favour
COVID-19 won't be gone by April
Trudeau navigating between two monster problems - COVID-19 and Canada's economy
Head of Saskatchewan Medical Association sick with COVID-19 after attending curling bonspiel in Edmonton
Alberta's first COVID-19 death believed to be through community transmission to man in his 60's
How COVID-19 'silent spreaders' walk among us and can make an outbreak explode
Will the federal government declare an emergency over COVID-19? It depends on how bad things get
Resolve to defeat COVID-19 must be 'unbendable,' Canadians told while diplomatic staff recalled
Military fleet carries coffins of coronavirus victims out of overwhelmed Italian town
'We still don't know where we are going': Up to 500,000 Canadians were travelling abroad when pandemic declared
Idris Elba says he was exposed to coronavirus on the day he hugged Sophie Gregoire Trudeau
Politicians need to stop insulting our intelligence if we're going to survive
Canada needs crisis basic income now
BC announces 40 new cases and 1 new death
Here are the coronavirus financial supports available for British Columbians
First case of coronavirus diagnosed at University of Victoria
Dental hygienists concerned dentists are still providing non-essential service
Could Canada enforce coronavirus self-isolation? Legal experts say yes
BC Housing bans evictions as province works to help renters, homeowners amid coronavirus
BC liquor stores reduce hours and could limit number of people in the store in wake of pandemic
Justin Trudeau responds to 8 year old's coronavirus letter: 'We're working super hard'
Canada's foreign affairs minister tested for COVID-19
Canada- US border closure amid coronavirus likely to start Friday night
Provincial Health Officer says BC has reached critical time to build firewall against COVID-19
COVID-19 prompts Metro Vancouver regional government to change meeting rules
Vancouver city council unanimously approves state of emergency as Surrey closes daycares
14,000 Greater Vancouver -area realtors advised to refrain from holding open houses due to COVID-19
Vancity announces six-month mortgage and loan deferrals during pandemic
What Ottawa's pandemic Aid Package means for you
How Women will bear the Brunt of this Pandemic
People in Group Homes: What is Government doing to keep them safe?
BC has 40 new cases, on new death from COVID-19
No open houses for real estate listings; sick buyers must stay home
Sunwing offers free flights home for stranded Canadians
Civil liberties activists warn against rights losses
The moral choice that may soon be facing Canadian doctors: who lives, who dies



Globe and Mail

Ottawa prepares multibillion-dollar bailout of oil and gas sector
Canadian companies begin laying off thousands of employees in first wave of pandemic job losses
Some Canadian companies embark on hiring sprees to cope with demand due to coronavirus outbreak
Expect previously unimaginable conditions for oil-focused provinces to last months, or longer

CBC

Trump cancels June G7 meeting at Camp David over coronavirus
Tory leadership candidate says he's out of the race if deadlines don't change
St. John's East MP Jack Harris being treated for cancer
'Nothing spreads like fear': COVID-19 and the dangers of emotional contagion


Toronto Star



Toronto Sun

Taxes cost more than you think


National Post



Maclean's

Canada's stock market collapse is like nothing we've ever seen before


Global

Tory leadership contender drops out, citing growing pandemic


Miscellaneous
     
It's been a rough month for Royal Dutch Shell shareholders
The other Emergency is crashing oil prices



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