Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 31, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  March 31, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian canola seed exports to China still facing obstacles, industry says


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario, BC, Quebec begin building makeshift hospitals in preparation for rise in VOVID-19 patients
With millions living in war zones and few resources, the coronavirus is a catastrophe in the making
As coronavirus spreads into shantytowns, Africa faces tough new test
Bobcaygeon nursing home reports three more deaths amid COVID-19 outbreak
No more incremental measures. We need to enact tomorrow's policies today
In the face of coronavirus - and his own vanity - Donald Trump blinks
Wear a face mask if you feel it's necessary, but know it won't necessarily help
Ottawa to spend $2-billion on medical gear as Canadian industry retools to battle COVID-19
Stuck to self-isolation, these Canadians are using their skills to make medical supplies
COVID-19 kills Alberta man in his 30s as officials warn that young people are not immune
Memo to the rest of Canada: How Dr. Bonnie Henry and BC are getting it right by laying all their cards on the table
BC health officer takes over nursing-home staffing as coronavirus spreads
Save Grandma or save the economy? It depends
COVID-19 disruptions could send many Canadian households into a financial tailspin
BC School's reopen to offer child care for essential workers' children
Bill Blair asks prison, parole heads to consider releasing some inmates to stop spread of COVID-19
'We are all in this together': Will Trudeau's actions match his words?
Made in Canada ventilators, masks, test kits coming soon: Trudeau
6 flights set to repatriate Canadians stuck in India due to COVID-19
Some health experts questioning advice against wider use of masks to slow spread of COVID-19
Courts scramble to modernize to keep the system working in a pandemic
Partisan divisions on COVID-19 exist in Candaa but they're deeper - and more dangerous - in the US
Manitoba First Nations ask defence minister to set up military hospital
Experts study how coronavirus pandemic affects trust in officials, ourselves
Six Toronto long-term-care homes report COVID-19 outbreaks
Food prices set to rise amid COVID-19 crisis
Disobeying the COVID-19 emergency law could cost you $100,000 and one year in jail
Ottawa eyes low-interest lines of credit for households battered by COVID-19
Can you remember what life was like just a month ago?
Justin Trudeau should tell us how much his coronavirus response will cost - or we'll all pay a price
Donald Trump should take a lesson from Justin Trudeau - and even Doug Ford - on coronavirus leadership
Poetry of a pandemic: Toronto's poet laureate explains how he approached writing about COVID-19 crisis
Ontario schools will remain closed until at least May 14. But kids can expect marks
Trudeau government races for COVID-19 supplies as Quebec warns of shortage within days
COVID-19 crisis triggers cancellation of Pride parade: Tory
Are some of us expendable during COVID-19?
Ontario schools to remain closed until at least May
Toronto cops test positive for COVID-19
No excuses for COVID-19 failures
With COVID-19 testing criteria restricted in Canada, can we be sure we are flattening the curve?
COVID-19 could be a get out of jail card for Canada's low risk prisoners
Canadian nurses treating COVID-19 patients cite unsafe-work laws to demand N95 masks
How bad is COVID-19 in your area? University students launch heat map to track virus across Canada
'We are in dire need' Toronto nurse sends public video plea for supplies from inside a COVID-19 unit
Lines of urns in Wuhan prompt questions about the veracity of China's COVID-19 death toll
'Best case scenario': COVID-19 measures expected to last until July, government document says
US cities are better at social distancing than Canadian ones, data show
Canadians are telling their governments - do whatever it takes to make it right
BC Premier John Horgan extends state of emergency, encourages British Columbians to 're-commit' to fight against COVID-19
5 new COVID-19 deaths in BC, restrictions to last until 'at least the summer': officials
'Stay home': BC man's plea after mother, stepfather die of COVID-19 hours apart
BC hotel chain finds way to help healthcare workers who want to self-isolate
Canada urged to make air transport an essential service for Inuit, North
BC startup launches app to help swamped health-care workers outside of work
Coronavirus outbreak is the world's worst crisis since Second World War: UN chief
COVID-19 outbreak investigated at West Kelowna plant nursery
Vancouver police officer tests positive for COVID-19
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
28 US Spring breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
BC to match essential workers to childcare sports amid COVID-19
Should you wear a face mask? Coronavirus prompts debate over effectiveness
Head of Ontario registered nurses union says 9M masks per week are needed
Manitoba First nations want military help with coronavirus preparations
Quebec coronavirus cases soar past 4,000 as medical equipment shortage looms
Experts predict innovation in medicine, education, remote work spurred on by coronavirus pandemic
New China Data Undercuts Reassurances by our Health Officials
Official Silence on COVID-19 case in downtown east side fuelling fears
Skagit Valley Chorale tragedy offers stark lesson in the need for social distancing
Open letter from DTES frontline workers to Horgan, Dix, Henry, Daly, Stewart, and Darcy - we need more, now
BC health officials respond to questions of how long pandemic measures will remain in place
Health SWAT team at Langley Lodge after COVID-19 case confirmed
Horgan announces public-private partnership to supply health care centres
Inside the testing clinic, doctors and nurses are busy - and worried
Number of seniors' care homes in BC with positive COVID-19 cases jumps from 13 overnight
Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear
Why Coal Harbour, Roundhouse community centres opened for homeless during pandemic
Downtown Eastside charity sews hundreds of masks for frontline workers
Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused
Ottawa to spend $2b on protective gear to share with provinces





Globe and Mail

They're World War deficit levels, but not the biggest or the baddest yet
Aid package for energy, airlines and tourism sectors still a work in progress
Truck drivers are being denied basic necessities as they deliver essentials in this pandemic
No, Jason Kenney, Donald Trump won't save Alberta's oil industry
An Air Canada bailout should stick in the craw of Canadian taxpayers
From academic to politician: How Jean-Yves Duclos is learning crisis management on the fly
No 'excuse' for Iran black box delay, say Ralph Goodale, new plane crash adviser
Canada's economy was slowing down before COVID-19 hit, January GDP numbers show



CBC

Revised NAFTA will not take effect on June 1, as Trump had hoped
US has dropped idea of placing troops near Canadian border: official
6 flights set to repatriate Canadians stuck in India due to COVID-19
Ralph Goodale appointed special advisor for Canada's response to shot down Iran flight

Toronto Star

COVID-19 could mark the end of Toronto's Airbnb era, and good riddance. Here's how to keep it that way






Toronto Sun

Tenants losing sleep over rent payments
Trudeau refuses to scarp carbon tax hike during COVID-19 crisis






National Post

Power to raise taxes at will in COVID-19 aid bill was whip Morneau wanted to have against banks source


Maclean's





Global

BC says there will be consequences for people who can afford rent but skip it

Miscellaneous

The pipeline and the Pandemic: 'The biggest risk we've got right now'
Save the Cruise Industry? Some say let it sink

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