Sunday, April 5, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday April 4 & 5, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, April 4 & 5, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions




The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A remote First Nation prepares for its most daunting challenge: limiting the spread of coronavirus
Several First Nations grapple with confirmed COVID-19 cases
Government working to fix 'gaps' in wage subsidy programs, PM says
Vancouver Island pulp mill supplies materials for medical protective equipment in both Canada and US
'We are not prepared': Inuit braced for coronavirus to reach remote communities
Troops, vehicles to move through the Toronto area to CFB Borden for anti-coronavirus fight
In Canada's coronavirus fight, front-line workers miss their families, fear the worst and hope they're ready
Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as Queen urges co-operation during COVID-19 pandemic
US braces for more coronavirus deaths; Europe hopes crisis peaking
Food makers shift production to focus on the basics during COVID-19 pandemic
Ottawa, banks near deal on coronavirus small business loans
Trudeau pledges help as many students shut out of COVID-19 benefits
Ontario coronavirus deaths jump past 100; caseload more than 4,000
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador takes aim at Trump over medical supplies
Ontario hospitals scramble to open more beds as they brace for surge in coronavirus cases
Patty Hajdu brings anthropology, public health experience to coronavirus fight
The moral obligations of our health care workers in a pandemic
How to make Canada a more self-reliant country in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic            Effort fighting Trump should be effort spent fighting pandemic                                                              Medicom to begin manufacturing N95 masks in Canada as foreign countries curb exports                    Canada won't retaliate against US ban on medical supplies exports: PM                                                Federal COVID-19 benefits could be deposited within 3 to 5 days of applying, Trudeau says 
'We'll do what is necessary to keep Canadians safe': Trudeau says amid US-Canada mask dispute
'We will meet again': Queen Elizabeth urges self-discipline, resolve amid coronavirus pandemic
The Pandemic is breaking down political barriers between provincial and federal governments
Canada's battle for protective equipment
Former military commanders offer ideas for keeping sane, healthy in COVID-19 lockdown
Ottawa looks to Kushner, other US trade officials to resolve medical equipment dispute
'Millions of masks' expected as 3M faces pressure over equipment exports
Canada's top doctor says  models are not 'crystal balls' as calls to release national projections grow
The pandemic numbers out of Ontario are horrifying - and we needed to hear them                             COVID-19 add extra anxiety as feds, provinces prepare for flood and wildfire season                         
For some Canadians, this is the second half of the coronavirus battle. With family overseas, they've lived it for months
'So 900 beds, great. Where are the doctors, the nurses, the respiratory therapists?
Paramedics on the front lines of the pandemic: 'None of us ever imagined when we started this job that we'd be facing the reality of dying'
Ontario school boards 'moving mountains' to start teaching students online during COVID-19 lockdown
Evicted during the pandemic, a Toronto nurse pleads for fairness
Canada will get 'millions of masks' in the next 48 hours, PM says
Public Health Canada failed to look after strategic stockpile
Should we rescue those who holiday during a pandemic?
Loss of COVID-19 related sports betting batters mob's bottom line
Expect to see military vehicles on GTA roads
No masking Ford's feelings on US blocking export of N95s
Why is Canada's health minister backing up China's lies
Patty Hajdu's China Syndrome
The difficult task of returning to normal
Shortages of masks, ventilators must never happen again
As we wait for the COVID-19 tsunami, we live balanced between a new normal and catastrophe
United States braces for 'hardest' week as coronavirus deaths mount
Canada looking for ways to disinfect and reuse masks
COVID-19 tests likely only accurate 70 per cent of the time, health experts warn
'They die alone': Italian clergy bring comfort to a COVID-19 stricken population but many die as a result
Advocates warn of 'disaster' if migrant workers aren't protected
Google publishes tracking data showing 59 per cent drop in normal movement patterns
Cities 'bleeding cash' because of COVID-19 could be next financial domino to fall for federal government
More infected passengers reported on flights involving BC airports
BC mill ramps up medical pulp production for US supplies - but not for 3M
Metro Vancouver residents urged to be mindful when tossing medical waste
Sick inmate recently released from Okanagan jail fears he may have been exposed to COVID-19
Commercial vessels, ferries to reduce passenger numbers to avoid coronavirus spread
Canadians stuck in South Africa because of COVID-19 wait for answers
Youngest COVID-19 death so far in Canada is Alberta woman in her 20's
Vancouver parks, beaches to feature 'champions' promoting physical distancing
Canada to arrange 'special flight' out of Nepal amid coronavirus pandemic
Heiltsuk First nation tells yachts, outsiders to stay away amid coronavirus lockdown
Got coronavirus symptoms? Avoid your pets just like you'd avoid people, vets say
Stop sneaking into closed Fernie ski resort for hikes, manager pleads
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized after COVID-19
House people who are homeless in hotels now
UBC researchers claim find of COVID-19 trial drug
Pharmacist shortage spurs loosening of regulations
Refugee border restrictions to remain in place
New cases raise number  COVID-19 infections in BC to 1,203


Globe and Mail

Alberta's government is using coronavirus as a shield for laying off education workers
Why Jason Kenney's $7.5-billion oil pipeline investment is a risky bet


CBC

House of Commons seeking virtual sittings in ongoing COVID-19 shutdown
Families of Flight 752 victims report threats, acts of intimidation - and blame Tehran
Mexico joins Canada, notifies US it's ready to implement new NAFTA
Liberal agenda on the shelf as government deals with COVID-19 pandemic
The economy's on life support and Canadians need help now. What's the holdup


Toronto Star

Ottawa is handing out $2,000 cheques to out-of-work Canadians. Could a basic income be next?


Toronto Sun

There's a right way and a wrong way to be an Opposition leader during COVID-19

National Post




Maclean's





Global




Miscellaneous

Jason Kenney's bad bet on a risky pipeline project

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