Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, April 18/19, 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 18/19, 2020 

Nova Scotia Nightmare

17 dead, including one RCMP officer, after shooting spree in Portapique, NS
'Horrific': 17 killed including Mountie, in Nova Scotia mass shooting
Nova Scotia mass murder evil and calculated
At least 17 people dead after shooting, manhunt in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia gunman kills at least 16 in  shooting rampage
At least 16  people dead after NS gunman's rampage, and police say toll could grow
Nova Scotia mass shooting victims include RCMP officer and elementary school teacher
RCMP mourns loss of officer killed in Nova Scotia shooting spree


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Trudeau government funding China but not like some think
No visitors for Micahel Kovrig, Michael Spavor due to COVID-19 as 500th day in Chinese prison nears


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We can see the way out of the coronavirus pandemic, but the steps to get there will be slow
Sex workers say they're at risk, have been left out of Canada's COVID-19 response
Doctor's association says help from government is not enough to survive COVID-19
From the factory to the front lines: BC's desperate quest for protective equipment during pandemic
Wynn Resorts CEO calls for Las Vegas strip to conditionally reopen in mid-to-late May
How the CRA rolled out emergency aid to millions of Canadians
Trump and Turkish president Erdogan agree on 'close co-operation' in coronavirus crisis
The evidence suggests there's light coming at the end of Canada's COVID-19 tunnel
Canada and Australia: A tale of two COVID-19 responses
The coronavirus will likely change social etiquette for good
BC enables police to issue $2K fines for price gouging, reselling of medical supplies
India's COVID-19 lockdown is among the strictest in the world but has yet to slow the spread
Ventilators are a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19, Here's what you need to know about them
'Made in Canada' movement born when trusted trade deals quickly evaporated
When can life in Canada return to something resembling normal?
Temporary agency workers have long been a crutch for a care system in crisis, experts say/ Now, they are exempt from new COVID-19 health directives
COVID-19 is an unprecedented crisis. Here's how Canada has  met its challenges so far
Social Distancing messages should be clear, not patronizing
COVID-19 kills eight residents of Halton Hills retirement home
Canada needs COVID-19 accountability now, not later
Coronavirus taught us which workers are actually important
How did we end up in this crisis and how doe we get out?
Strict COVID-19 travel restrictions could prove the tipping point for many Canadians
Heroes of the pandemic: Canadian professor has a peanut butter sniff test to combat COVID-19
BC price gougers reselling medical supplies amid COVID-19 to face $2K fines: minister
Calgary doctor leads workout as people wait in line at COSTCO
Issues continue to plague coronavirus ravaged BC prison, officers' union says
Reopening auto firms safely can serve as 'example' for others, CEO says
Canada to spend $306M on Indigenous businesses struggling amid coronavirus pandemic
Ottawa stresses caution as some regions eye relaxing coronavirus restrictions
Forget about PNE, other summer events amid COVID-19 measures, cays BC's top doctor
Time to Buy BC strategy asking consumers to research products, see if they're truly local
BC reports 3 more deaths  from COVID-19, 29 new confirmed cases
BC to levy $2,000 fines for price gouging and reselling medical supplies
Don't expect PNE or other large gatherings this summer




Globe and Mail

Will it be a quick or lengthy economic rebound? Charting the possible shape of a challenging recovery
Canada tightens foreign investment scrutiny, citing economic impact of COVID-19
What will Canada's Pandexit strategy look like? How officials are deciding when to lift coronavirus lockdowns
Governments face more pressure to curb coronavirus economic damage
Coronavirus pandemic is causing pandemonium in global illicit drug trade
CDC labs were contaminated, delaying coronavirus testing, officials say
Governors implore Trump not to reopen as US coronavirus deaths cross 40,000
CERB is an unintended experiment in basic income
The evidence suggests there's light coming at the end of Canada's COVID-19 tunnel
Canada and Australia: A tale of two COVID-19 responses
The coronavirus will likely change social etiquette for good
Canada, US agree to extend border restrictions to May 20
Stage set for resumption of Parliament as Tories reject virtual Commons sittings


CBC

Conservatives reject Liberals' 'tentative agreement' with NDP, Bloc on Parliament's return
A crisis can boost a leader's popularity - but it doesn't always last
From pipe dream to prospect: the pandemic is making a case for a universal basic income
Liberals propose 5 days of question period be condensed into 2 during COVID-19 pandemic
Some business owners fear being left behind, as talk shifts to reopening the economy
Trudeau: Canada, US strike deal to extend border restrictions by 30 days
Convening Parliament during the COVID-19 pandemic
First Nations businesses sought financial aid weeks prior to $306 million COVID-19 fund
How the pandemic gave Trudeau as energy policy both the oilpatch and environmentalists could applaud
Canada's long term care system needs to change, human rights advocate says


Toronto Star

Feds increase scrutiny of foreign takeovers to protect firms hit by pandemic
Demand spikes at food banks as Canadians lose income to COVID-19


Toronto Sun

Sorry Canada, expert economist says 'worst is yet to come'


National Post

Negotiations over parliament's return deadlocked as Monday deadline looms


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Global

Homeless activists arrested after occupying Vancouver elementary school over COVID-19
Ottawa to keep closer eye on foreign takeovers to protect Canadian firms
Trudeau says 'irresponsible' for House to sit amid COVID-19 as deadline looms


Miscellaneous

For Oil and its dependents, It's Code Blue
Parliament's pandemic politics take centre stage ahead of House sitting