Ottawa Observations: Thursday, May 7, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, May 7, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

US asks court to limit Huawei's ability to share American evidence with Meng
Stop admiring China's basic dictatorship
Champagne dodges naming Taiwan when pressed to thank nation for mask donation


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How Quebec's long-term care homes became hotbeds for the COVID-19 pandemic
Greater Montreal COVID-19 reopening put off as cases in region surge
'Alarming' COVID-19 outbreak hits northern Saskatchewan
Canada's Health Committee chair has given conspiracy theorists a gift
Elimination, not adaptation, is the courageous COVID-19 choice for Canada
Armed Forces deploys almost all of its medical capacity against Pandemic in Quebec nursing homes
As COVID-19 deaths surge, Canadian Forces personnel step into the breach at Hawthorne Place Care Centre
Canada's labs can now test 60,000 COVID-19 cases per day. But do we need to?
Facing an invisible enemy, Canadian troops lend a helping hand to seniors
'A matter of trust':  COVID-19 pandemic has tested public confidence in science like never before
Stress, anxiety, hopelessness - during the coronavirus pandemic, who feels it the most?
BC's top doctor urges patience, caution as economy slowly reopens under COVID-19



                                                                                                                                       
Globe and Mail

Provinces face big backlogs as they resume elective surgeries
Ontario says it will 'review' long-term care system post-COVID-19, but won't commit to independence
Trudeau says he doesn't share the view that Canada's oil and gas sector is beyond saving
Neiman Marcus's bankruptcy filing wipes out Canada Pension Plan's stake in the company
Trump threatens to 'terminate' trade deal with China over COVID-19
Canadian Tire sees permanent shift in online shopping habits in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
Taxpayers spend $2.5 million for reconstruction of guest cottage at PM's Harrington Lake retreat
In times of internal crisis, voters turn to the left


CBC

Ottawa, provinces and territories reach $4B deal to boost essential workers pay
Military chopper crash investigation could take more than a year: Sajjan
Firearms group launches charter challenge of weapons ban as Blair clarifies rules for shotguns
Frustrated EI applicants find an end-run around overwhelmed call centres



Toronto Star

Here's the one key ingredient Canada needs to restart its economy
Andrew Scheer's party and the ugliest amendment ever moved
Justin Trudeau wouldn't dare call an election during a pandemic - or would he?
Students need more video conferencing with teachers during shutdown, school boards say
Feds to partly cover 'top ups' for front-line workers on minimum wage


Toronto Sun

The mis-imagined rifle behind Trudeau's misguided gun ban
'Help is on the way': Ontario unveils plan to resume elective surgeries
COVID-19 is costing Toronto $65M weekly
Toronto residents deserve access to all city parks
Feds say cost of carbon taxes a 'secret'
Canada liberate Europe, while Soviets conquered it
Feds say cost of carbon taxes a secret
Long medical wait times cost patients 2 billion annually
Another sign that Public health Agency failed to do its job


National Post

Ending Ontario's lockdown depends on 'data' that are virtually useless
Reports of Fossil Fuel's death are premature, even from its would-be assassins
Trudeau announces wage top ups for front-line workers, but details unclear
Dave Rubin interview: His new book, censorship on the left and what he sees happening in Canada
VE Day remembered, 75 years late: 'There was this monumental outpouring of emotion, of joy'
Ontario premier cautions against a cottage free-for-all this Victoria Day: 'There will be plenty of long weekends'
Liberals best to ignore certain politicians who wish Canadian oil were 'dead'
Ending Ontario's lockdown depends on 'data' that are virtually useless
MPs breaking Parliament's rules of decorum during virtual sittings, Commons Speaker says


Maclean's

Justin Trudeau is not the same. Let's start with that hair


Global

Confusion among hairstylists as to how BC salons will reopen under COVID-19
March was BC's deadliest month for overdoses in a year: BC Coroners Service
Coronavirus pandemic has 30-40% of BC hotels facing insolvency, says industry
Decline in international students due to COVID-19 won't mean teacher layoffs, BC premier says
BC announces plans to re-schedule 30,000 surgeries that were cancelled due to COVID-19
BC Ferries to boost service levels as BC reopens from COVID-19
Cancellation of CFL season is 'most likely scenario,' commissioner says
Union calls on TransLlink to scrap layoffs, cuts as BC reopens during COVID-19
No timeline to reopen Vancouver libraries, community centres: mayor


Miscellaneous

Lobbyists descend on BC government seeking policy changes in response to COVID-19
Social contract for reopening businesses, individual plans for expanding social bubbles
This year's grads have spent a lifetime preparing for the world we've left them
COVID-19 response should include distancing from the US
Here's how BC plans to clear surgical backlog caused by COVID-19
The 'Shadow Pandemic' of Anti-Asian Racism
If Vancouver reopened a swimming pool, would you use it?
COVID-19 cases rise steadily while BC looks ahead to reopening economy
Will you share COVID-19 infection contact data with the government?
BC's road to recovery: Curtain to rise slowly for Vancouver's entertainment scene
BC reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19
Cavities put on notice as BC Green lights dental offices
BC's road to recovery: Not coming to an arena near you any time soon
Poll reveals Trudeau's strengths and weaknesses with voters after four and a half years in power