Monday, April 27, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, April 27, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, April 27, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Trudeau must stop stalling and say no to Huawei now



The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario, Quebec take different paths to reopening provinces from coronavirus lockdown
Embracing 'natural immunity' and sending children back to school is fraught with peril
Why reopening schools will be harder than shutting them down
Inside the negotiation of Canada's supersized coronavirus bailout
California's COVID-19 outbreak forces state to confront its widespread homelessness
China maintains some harsh postlockdown measures as part of an effort to prevent second coronavirus wave
Trump says US is investigating China for coronavirus' spread
World's largest cargo plane to ship Chinese PPE to Quebec
COVID-19 prompts discord among BC residents in close quarters
Australia warns China against 'economic coercion' in response to tis proposed coronavirus investigation
'Was it perfect? No': Theresa Tam discusses Canada's early pandemic response
Minister says COVID-19 is empowering domestic violence abusers as rates rise in parts of Canada
A summer without pro sports looms as Ford unveils template for reopening the Ontario economy
Ontario will pay a high price for Doug Ford's shortcomings on COVID-19
Many Ontario workers are trying to refuse work due to COVID-19 fears - but the government isn't letting them
Be careful, says Health Canada. Donald Trump isn't the only one promoting COVID-19 'cures'
Who's Canada's boss? When it comes to COVID-19, it's not Justin Trudeau
Predicting COVID-19's path is tough. So is it fair to say Ottawa botched it
Five Costco employees at Vaughn location test positive for COVID-19, mayor says
Expect a cruel, cruel summer in Ontario
Failure to protect seniors from COVID-19 cannot be repeated
Seven workers at Vaughn Costco test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 blamed on Jews and Israel, says B'nai Brith
Balancing relief with reopening
Russia surpasses China coronavirus toll, as number of cases passes 87,000
'It's one or the other': Be prepared to reimburse CERB if you get rehired thanks to the wage subsidy
Let's reopen Ontario and Quebec. You go first
'We are getting close': BC looks to ease restrictions as COVID-19 cases near 2,000
BC's top doctor expects some kids back in class this school year
Haida Gwaii officials say they'll turn back ferry visitors
Room for hope - but also warning - in Canada's flattening coronavirus curve
Fraser Health announces expanded testing for COVID-19 in BC
Fruit pickers coming to BC need subsidized housing to curb COVID-19 outbreak: advocate
COVID-19 outbreak over at Langley Lodge, 2 new cases emerge at other long-term care homes
Haida Gwaii officials say they'll turn back ferry visitors
Trudeau mum on whether seniors will get coronavirus financial support
We are in a new Danger Zone
As new case numbers drop, BC prepares process for reopening
New COVID-19 cases in BC decreasing
It's OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds
Canada's COVID-19 response trumps US actions, survey finds


                                                                                                                                              
Globe and Mail

Conservatives seeking legislative changes to Ottawa's $9-billion student support package
Toronto introduces bigger sidewalks to make room for pedestrians on downtown streets
'It's just devastating': Stratford Festival puts entire 2020 season on hold - leaving a $40 million hole in budget
How is Ottawa going to pay off its COVID-19 debt? With any luck, it won't have to
With May rent looming, tenants and landlords say rent-relief plan lacks clarity
TD picked to lead Bank of Canada's $10 billion corporate bond buying program
Wood Buffalo calls for help from Ottawa as Alberta communities grapple with flooding



CBC

$73B wage subsidy program opens, first payments expected May 7
Military assistance requested as flooding hits downtown Fort McMurray





Toronto Star

Heading towards the summer of our discontent, where normal is now nostalgia
'We don't catch a break':  First Brian Jean lost his house to the Fort McMurray wildfire. This time, it was a flood
Mercury levels higher in Grassy Narrows residents who died young, new study finds
200 million pounds of Canadian french fries are frozen in limbo due to COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford's anti-profiteering push sparks almost 20,000 price-gouging complaints

Toronto Sun

Ontario reveals three-stage path back to 'new normal' from COVID-19 restrictions
Ontario offers up the common sense guide to reopening


National Post

Our Parliament has 'evanished.' Does no one care?
Canadian banks to get millions in funds to administer government COVID-19 loan program for small businesses
Ontario and Quebec announce steps towards re-opening but caution that 'normal' is still a long way off
Business groups revised as $73B wage subsidy program rolled out, but warn delays could hamper uptake
Nearly 10,000 businesses apply  for wage subsidy in first hours, Trudeau says
Rev up the truck, I'm going to Saskatchewan!
'Never seen anything as catastrophic': Malls in Canada face massive hit as unpaid rent surges


Maclean's

How grieving has changes during coronavirus: A funeral director's experience



Global

Conservatives prepare to grill government in return to Parliament amid COVID-19
Ontario's  COVID-19 recovery plan doesn't have dates - but that's not a bad thing, experts say
Some business owners' wages may be covered by COVID-19 subsidy program CFIB says



Miscellaneous

BC Seniors' Homes Problems aren't new. The virus showed they could be deadly
On Vancouver's walls, signs of the times
Canada Book Fund looks to build innovation and common purpose in publishing industry during COVID-19 pandemic

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