Ottawa Observations: Thursday, April 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, April 9, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions





The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Head of Canadian Medical Association pushes Ottawa to explain lack of preparation ahead of pandemic's arrival
Trudeau warns of 'new normal' as Ottawa releases potential coronavirus scenarios
'Plan for the worst and hope for the best': Canada's funeral industry in upheaval as coronavirus deaths mount
At least six Canadians face criminal charges after alleged coughing, licking incidents
We'll have to accept that the best forecasts will still be imperfect
'Stay away from here': In China, Foreigners have become a target for coronavirus discrimination
Africa must not be 'neglected' in fight against novel coronavirus, officials say
This Montreal author imagined the coronavirus ... six years ago
China joins WHO criticism of 'venomous' Taiwan
Pfizer clinches vaccine deal, sees potential in antiviral coronavirus treatment
What do you have to lose, by taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19? Far too much
There are reasons to be cautious of Alberta's smartphone surveillance plan
The post-pandemic question: when this ends, how do we get our country back?
Canadians would not have backed strict pandemic measures in mid-January, says official
As supply concerns grow, Ottawa lays the groundwork for never-used Emergencies Act
Even with strict containment measures, COVID-19 could claim 22,000 lives, federal officials project
What national COVID-19 modelling can tell us - and what it can't
Bail considerations, releases need to adapt to COVID-19 threat, lawyers say
Prison staff say lack of COVID-19 preparations leave them feeling 'disposable'
COVID-19 is helping to unite Canadians like nothing has in years - and w'll need unity for what's to come                                                                                                                   
Widespread COVID-19 outbreaks in Toronto's shelters 'inevitable' without proper equipment, distancing, says advocacy group
Flight cancellations and high costs keep Canadians from getting home from Pakistan and cause anxiety
He's the Edmonton musician behind Justin Trudeau's viral 'music video'
Ontario chief medical officer issues new COVID-19 testing guidelines
Don't jinx it, but Canada's coronavirus curve may be flattening
Canadian Public Health Association calls for new federal powers over publicly health spending
Feds failure to learn from SARS cost Canadians
Mayor wants city to get tough on COVID-19 enforcement
No offence Dr. Tam, but Canadians need a second opinion
Lawlessness on the rise during COVID-29 pandemic
Ford the right leader at the right time
COVID-19 and conspiracy theories are the viruses to combat
Canada can recover from this - and come out stronger
Where provincial coronavirus screening websites are falling short
Federal health agency's report on COVID-19 projections opts for soft-soap over science
'The new normal': Prepare for smaller COVID-19 outbreaks for months to come, Trudeau says
'Different than anything we've seen': ICU doctors question use of ventilators on some COVID-19 patients
BC's coronavirus death toll hits 50 as cases mount in long-term care homes
BC health food store under fire for bogus COVID-19 treatment claims
BC rent relief applications now open to help offset COVID-19 impact
BC mayor wants cities to be allowed to enforce COVID-19 orders
Images show how long-term care workers may have spread coronavirus
Chicago's largest jail reports 450 inmates, staff positive for coronavirus
Okanagan Indian Band urging seasonal visitors to stay away during coronavirus pandemic
Parking enforcement returns to Vancouver's West End to encourage physical distancing
Fighting with a neighbour or roommate? Landlord BC promotes quarantine conflict resolution service
BC talks about obtaining personal protective equipment as Canada provides national outlook
BC's Quick Start on COVID-19 testing and targeted approach praised
In outbreaks some health workers bolt. How BC is trying to prevent it
New BC COVID cases continue to decline
Canada could see 500-700 deaths in next seven days



Globe and Mail

MPs to meet on Easter Weekend to pass emergency wage subsidy bill
Women, younger workers bear brunt of one million job losses in March
Canada to resume approving military-goods exports to Saudi Arabia
My uncomfortable reality: Doug Ford is the leader Ontario needs


CBC

House of Commons will sit Saturday to debate wage subsidy bill
Canada strikes new deal with Saudi Arabia, clearing way for armoured vehicle sales
Former Supreme Court justice Peter Cory remembered for integrity, wisdom
Canada lost more than 1 million jobs last month as COVID-19 struck
Supreme Court won't hear bid to suspend Quebec's secularism law


Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau says it will be a long time until Canada returns to 'normal'. Let's hope that's true of our politics too
Metrolinx spent $30,000 to get paid Instagram 'influencers' to promote transit projects, internal emails reveal 




Toronto Sun

Canada's Job Numbers Shockey: What is scarier they don't tell the full story



National Post

House of Commons returns Saturday, but deal to pass wage subsidy bill still being finalized
French ruling against Google on paying media for content prompts call for Canada to follow suit
Federal deficit projected to reach $184B as economic response rolled out
Liberals announce new 'improved' arms deal with Saudi Arabia, but say rights concerns remain

Maclean's




Global


Global deal in the works to pump less crude oil, stabilize market



Miscellaneous

After grim job numbers are released, stock markets continue rising - here's why