Monday, April 6, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, April 6, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, April 6, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Trudeau evades direct quesitons about the 'Two Micheals'
The coronavirus pandemic is the breakthrough Xi Jinping has been waiting for




The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ottawa and the provinces are navigating a "Wild West' in the medical supply market
British PM Boris Johnson in ICU with COVID-19 symptoms, Foreign Secretary to take on duties
Experts look to rates of hospitalization, ICU admission to predict COVID-19 curve
Ontario says 500,000 masks destined for province to be released by US
Theresa Tam offers new advice: Wear a non-medical face mask when shopping or using public transit
Why isn't California's coronavirus crisis as bad as New York's? Size doesn't tell the whole story
Emergency benefit to be expanded to cover more part-time workers, Trudeau says
More than three million apply for COVID-19 job benefits as virus crushes labour market
Huawei sending millions of masks to Canada as supplies grow short
Rent strikes loom across Canada as coronavirus kills daily-wage jobs
How to safely shop for groceries during COVID-19 pandemic
Canada can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says
City of Ottawa accused of going too far with ticketing blitz to enforce distancing rules
Quebec Premier Legault sounds optimistic note, says new COVID-19 stats 'extraordinary'
Advice on masks is changing as coronavirus knowledge evolves
Trudeau government seeks to press US for equipment without poking the bear
Despite the biggest deficit since the Second World War, Canada can afford this crisis
Ottawa reports progress in talks with US over medical supplies as 3M strikes deal to send masks to Canada
Canada's top doctor says non-medical masks can help stop the spread of COVID-19 
Technical glitch stall some emergency loans for stranded Canadians
Trudeau promises more Canadians will be covered by COVID-19 emergency benefit
Ontario has only 1 week supply of 'critical' protective equipment left, premier says
Canadian passengers on Coral Princess cruise ship heading home: Champagne
Federal COVID-19 benefits program portal opens today: Here's how to apply
Forget panic and angry mobs. During disasters like COVID-19, all we want to do is help
Critical COVID-19 masks heading to Canada after Trump and 3M reach deal
Families struggle with 'difficult decision' whether to remove loved ones from long-term care homes amid pandemic
China sent Canada 'millions' of masks to fight COVID-19. Here's what you need to know
Beyond Canada's borders, COVID-19 is just getting started
British PM Boris Johnson's condition worsens, moved to ICU
Doctor speaks out from the front lines
Trudeau government owes public the truth on missing stockpile
Social distancing at COVID-19 victim's funeral a sad sight
Protective equipment on the way for doctors and nurses
COVID-19 prompts truckers to think twice about US runs
Blaming, scapegoating one particular group serves no purpose
Ford hopeful masks will arrive: Premier will only believe it when he sees it
We must ensure no one gets left behind in COVID-19 battle
The great Canadian mask flip-flop
As COVID-19 depletes stockpiles, 3M reaches deal to supply Canada with face masks despite US restrictions
UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care with coronavirus as condition worsens
Trump has abandoned America's leadership role during the COVID-19 crisis
With COVID-19 clampdown, number of asylum seekers at Canada-US border slows to a trickle
Ottawa won't admit Canada's COVID-19 plan is made from counterfeit Chinese parts
We need more troops at home to prepare for the double whammy of natural disasters and coronavirus
Why is BC starting to flatten the curve while other provinces aren't? Some of it may be luck
One new COVID-19 death but hospital numbers encouraging, BC's top doctor says
BC couple flouts quarantine rules, highlighting gaps in COVID-19 enforcement
BC's top doctor weighs in on benefits of non-medical masks: "Not going to protect you'
BC Ferries to start screening passengers for COVID-19
Dr. Bonnie Henry defends move to not release COVID-19 patients' locations
Federal COVID-19 benefit omits workers with reduced hours, college students: Okanagan MP
BC Securities Commission warns about companies aggressively promoting COVID-19 cure
Canadians apply for emergency benefit amid COVID-19 with few hiccups
Kelowna provides financial relief to residents during pandemic, other cities consider options
Yukon  stations officers at BC, NWT boundaries in bid to reduce coronavirus spread
Crisis line serving the Okanagan sees record call volume during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Bonnie Henry answers questions about wearing masks and removing seniors from care homes
British prime minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care
Open letter from BC's seasonal farmworkers to provincial and federal politicians
BC's top Doctor wrote a book about fighting viruses in 2009
No Boundaries with COVID-19: Dr. Bonnie Henry
New BC COVID-19 cases appear to be slowing


Globe and Mail

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CBC

Federal Court dismisses espionage claims against woman denied permission to settle in Canada


Toronto Star

'Loblaws up the street had better sanitary precautions than we did at Toronto Public Health'
If Donald Trump turns the COVID-19 pandemic into a trade war, Justin Trudeau knows just how to fight it





Toronto Sun

Fossil fuel energy holds the key to economic recovery





National Post

As far a politics goes, the COVID-19 pandemic changes everything. Or does it?


Maclean's

Can the forces of globalization ever hope to outlast the coronavirus?



Global

NDP says COVID-19 crisis distracting from northern Ontario First Nation's flooding plight




Miscellaneous


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