Thursday, March 5, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 5, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, March 5, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

'Isn't the flu worse?' And other coronavirus questions answered by André Picard
B.C. records first-known community transmission case of coronavirus
Ottawa should overreact just a little in its response to coronavirus
Canadian universities plan for video lectures, remote exams if coronavirus epidemic worsens
Postcard from the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak: Rome as a ghost town
Air Canada and WestJet waiving fees to change flights because of coronavirus
235 Canadians among 3,500 passengers on cruise ship quarantined over coronavirus fears
Trudeau says 'knee-jerk reactions' won't stop spread of COVID-19
More rate cuts possible if coronavirus impact worsens, Poloz says
Person who travelled to Vegas tests positive for coronavirus; Toronto Public Health monitoring
BC sees surge of COVID-19 cases, Alberta confirms its first instance
Wooing tourists to Canada gets a new focus as coronavirus cools global travel
Alberta's first presumptive coronavirus case is a Calgary area woman who had been on cruise ship
COVID-19has the potential to become as severe as the Spanish flu
BC identifies 8 new COVID-19 cases, one through community contact
University Canada West closes Vancouver campus following presumptive case of COVID-19
235 Canadians stuck on Grand Princess cruise ship over coronavirus fears
BC Health Minister responds to reports of people stealing masks from hospitals
BC confirms eight new COVID-19 cases on March 5
Vancouver University tells 2,000 students to stay home over coronavirus concerns
BC Coronavirus cases spike to 21


Coastal GasLink protests

Coastal GasLink estimates $115-million in payments to elected Wet'suwet'en band councils over 25 years
Solidarity protest for Wet'suwet'en  at BC Legislature winds down after five arrested for mischief
Three-week Quebec rail blockade voluntarily dismantled, protesters move camp away from train tracks
Why Trudeau's Circus Act May Not Survive the Blockade Crisis


Globe and Mail

Without Indigenous consent for TransMountain, expect more confrontation: lawyer and negotiator
Berkshire Hathaway  drops out of Énergie Saguenay investment, citing 'current political climate'
Alberta to increase its industrial carbon tax in step with Ottawa
Manitoba government changes course, plans to adopt its own carbon tax
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole as Conservative leader
Casting himself to the right of Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole is Kenney's man for Conservative leadership
Why the Canada Revenue Agency should do our taxes for us


CBC

Stung by Iran tragedy, Canada leading bid to better protect airlines
Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for Conservative leader
Liberals give big 3 wireless providers two years to cut price by 25 per cent
Pentagon push to boost cybersecurity could affect Canadian suppliers
Cabinet approves $240M Mohawk settlement for 132 year old land claim
Two MPs are challenging party messaging on abortion, drug use - and putting their leaders on the spot
Next-generation missiles could hold leaders hostage in times of conflict: top general
Supreme Court of Canada will not hear BC groups' challenges against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
If you're going to evoke the legacy of Peter Lougheed, get it right


Toronto Star

Ottawa orders cellphone providers to cut prices by 25%
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney endorses Durahm MP Erin O'Toole to lead the Conservatives


Toronto Sun

Pretending to be PM is not as easy as Trudeau thought


National Post

The Conservative conundrum: How does a deeply western party sell itself to eastern voters?
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for Conservative leader, takes shot at Peter MacKay
Buffett's exit from $9 billion Quebec LNG project after rail blockades 'a signal' to investors


Maclean's

Jason Kenney gives O'Toole his stamp of approval. Take that, Peter MacKay
A race suddenly breaks out for the Conservative leadership


Global

Canada's Big 3 telecom firms will get 2 years to cut rates by 25 per cent
Canada, allies must scrutinize military equipment for cyber weaknesses: experts
NL government lawyers reviewing Muskrat Falls report before public release


Miscellaneous
     





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