Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, March 3, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Trudeau says government will do 'everything necessary' to protect Canadians from COVID-19
BC widow wants Canada to confirm whether husband died of COVID-19 in China
Travellers from Iran asked to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in Canada
How a Toronto hospital is staying ahead of public health in the coronavirus fight
Canadian health officials warn schools of potentially critical role in slowing coronavirus spread
Trudeau promises resources for provinces fighting novel coronavirus
Doug Ford's sick day policy is dangerous as coronavirus looms
Lax attitude on Coronavirus could be deadly
BC confirms three more COVID-19 cases, all linked to Iran
BC Health officials confirm 10th, 11th and 12th cases of COVID-19
New 'Wuhan shake' goes viral amid coronavirus fears
Canada now at 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus after three more found in BC


Coastal GasLink protests

Rights and title agreement confidential until Wet'suwet'en approve it, Trudeau says
Wet'suwet'en elected chiefs demand inclusion in negotiations with government
Francois Legault's LNG plans ground to halt amid Coastal GasLink blockades
Trudeau urges patience as Wet'suwet'en consider proposed land and title deal
Ottawa's offer to recognize Wet'suwet'en land rights could be a game changer for Canada. Here's how
What exactly was the arrangement with the hereditary chiefs?
'Was anything actually resolved? Frustrated business leaders eager for details on Wet'suwet'en deal
Trudeau's negotiators are lost
Justin Trudeau's greatest test was a long time coming
'We have to stand together': A Tale of Two Nations
A quid pro quo to argue over


Globe and Mail

Canadian humanitarians detained in Ethiopia granted bail
Alberta government survey asks residents if they support separation
Alberta to close parks, privatize services in budget cuts
UCP government shifts focus of Alberta's addictions treatment to recovery
The oil boom is over. Will Alberta's energy policy catch up?
Cancon up for renewed support as Ottawa readies culture bill
Federal government underspending on repair, maintenance of Canada's defence infrastructure
Experts concerned Ottawa has revived uncertainty over meaning of foreseeable death in assisted-dying bill

CBC

Chrétien says today's national unity challenges can't compare to the October Crisis
Canada shares expertise with Germany on successfully integrating immigrants
US tax rules raising the stakes for Canadian residents with American citizenship


Toronto Star

As Canadians wait for doctors, 170 family medicine residences are left vacant
A moment of 'real challenge': The coronavirus is ravaging Canada's economy. How will Ottawa limit the damage.
Is Canada broken? No, says Jean Chrétien, 'we're more united than ever'
Who's running to be the next Conservative leader?
Justin Trudeau says climate policy is the  new free trade. That's more of a wish than a plan

Toronto Sun

Feds can't control their own guns, but want to control yours
Don't forget all the First Nations success stories



National Post

With Canada facing possible recession, Liberals can't afford to shrug off the oilsands
Mr. Prime Minister, please make a choice: Paris or Calgary?
Ex-Nazi Helmut Oberlander is too frail and mentally diminished to deport from Canada, his lawyers say
The CPC has social liberals. It's fiscal conservatives they need




Maclean's

Religious freedom is under assault. Will Canada be its champion


Global

Justin Trudeau a surprise guest at citizenship ceremony in Nova Scotia

Miscellaneous