Ottawa Observations: Friday, April 10, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, April 10, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions





The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)


Canadian doctor once posted to Beijing ignored by Ottawa after offering help with COVID-19 response
As visiting restrictions increase, so do fears of missing the chances to say goodbye to loved ones
Hospital consider methods to wash and reuse disposable respirator masks as supplies dwindle
Mounties could enter homes to enforce Quarantine Act orders if Canadians don't self-isolate
Pandemic restrictions reshape opioid treatment as doctors sound alarm
Educators worry gap may grow for disadvantaged students stuck at home
Many Canadians want advertising halted during the coronavirus pandemic, new poll suggests
With churches empty this holy weekend, worshippers flock online
After months of denial, Russia admits the coronavirus is taking hold
Mexico closes US owned plant for alleged refusal to sell ventilators to Mexican hospitals
Nothing will be perfect again - and that's just fine
COVID-19 highlights a continental divide in North American political cultures
Quebec Premier doesn't rule out schools, daycares reopening ahead of May deadline
A jolt into preparing for a longer crisis, and a new normal
Ontario First Nations community reports first COVID-19 death
Canadian military intelligence unit issued warning about Wuhan outbreak in January
RCMP reminds Canadians of Quarantine Act powers ahead of long weekend
Government documents reveal a slow start to Canada's COVID-19 response
Need for Emergencies Act rejected by Premiers on Call with PM
5 new deaths from COVID-19 reported in BC, total cases now at 1,410
Parks, beaches across Metro Vancouver closed to reduce long-weekend crowding
Physicians and lawyers say coronavirus outbreak at BC prison could have been prevented
Health-care workers at two Toronto hospitals told they'll soon be reusing decontaminated N95 masks
My family in China grappled with coronavirus - now they're worried for me in Canada
Ontario received 100,000 contaminated, unusable swabs for COVID-19 tests
All non-COVID research and clinical trials at hospitals surrendered or cancelled due to funding crunch
Race-based coronavirus data not needed in Canada yet, health officials say
A new coronavirus is teaching us new lessons. Canada's former top doctor says we should study them now
550 complaints in one day over use of amenities, physical distancing in Toronto parks
Tiny Iceland makes big impression with its COVID-19 data
Premiers say no to Trudeau on Emergencies Act
Ontario ramping up COVID-19 testing to 'stop virus in its tracks': FORD
'The mass must go on': Cardinal Thomas Collins
The Healthcrats cure is proving worse than the disease
COVID-19 and conspiracy theories are the viruses to combat
Forget the Emergencies Act, the Provinces are in charge
What went wrong in Bobcaygeon: How the COVID-19 pandemic killed 29 people at an ill-prepared nursing home
More than 22,000 infected, 560 dead: A provincial breakdown of COVID-19 for Friday
Recovered coronavirus patients are testing positive again in South Korea
Canada looking to prepare 'surge' force, use cellphone data to contain COVID-19
Public health, police find bodies, feces at Dorval senior's residence: sources
RCMP to enforce Quarantine Act, while Trudeau says no plan to invoke Emergencies Act
Labourers bury New York City's COVID-19 dead in Hart Island potter's field amid virus surge
BC highways, ferries busy Easter long weekend despite calls to stay home
BC reports 5 new deaths, 40 new cases
New York's subways prove social distancing not always easy
Long weekend visitors during pandemic sparking concern among Shuswap residents
How the coronavirus crisis can impact mental health and what you can do about it
Thinking of a hike this weekend? BC Search and Rescue crews say you're putting them at risk
Okanagan drive-in theatre making adjustments to provide 'outdoor escape' during pandemic
BC developer offers free hotel stays for Fraser Health workers during coronavirus pandemic
BC has fewer COVID-19 patients in hospital and intensive care, but five deaths bring provincial total to 55
BC reports 40 new COVID-19 cases, five new deaths
What's it like to work in a Vancouver hospital during a pandemic
Feds not yet ready to invoke Emergencies Act




Globe and Mail

Trudeau opts to replace Bank of Canada Governor Poloz despite COVID-19 economic crisis
Governments need to find ways to start tackling the big questions about post-pandemic economy



CBC

Canada didn't agree to specific oil cuts in G20 meeting: minister




Toronto Star

Doug Ford is fighting COVID-19 with fresh thinking, but he needs to keep an open mind on our economic recovery




Toronto Sun

The situation in South Asia is grim


National Post

As allegedly violent criminals go free, Canada is caught with its pants down

Maclean's

What the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy means for workers hurt by COVID-19
Canadians won't starve but we aren't spoiled for choice in our domestic food supply




Global


Okanagan expected to face rising unemployment due to COVID-19's economic impact



Miscellaneous

Homeless, "I'm Living in a Dystopian Sci-Fi'
The Trudeau Government defers to experts on COVID-19. Why not Climate Change