Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday May 23 & 24, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday/Sunday, May 23 & 24, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

China racing to impose new law criminalizing Hong Kong protests as demonstrations erupt
Canada, and the world, must stand up to China's latest attack on Hong Kong
Coronavirus pandemic drives home why Canada needs to loosen ties with China: former ambassador
Democracy activists Nathan Law and Joshua Wong tweet about a new police crackdown in Hong Kong


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The leeway factor: As coronavirus lockdowns lift, how far can we return to normal without triggering a second wave?
Ontario to announce new testing strategy to target asymptomatic people in high-risk groups
Don't blame those who gather in parks - blame the city
BC says no, again, on releasing COVID-19 numbers for cities or regional districts
Three more COVID-19 related deaths in Fraser Health region


                                                                                                                                     
Globe and Mail

Trudeau reaches out to bank CEOs for advice on economic recovery
Pandemic puts downward pressure on residential rents
Make better use of existing support, Marie-Claude Bibeau tells struggling agricultural sector
Federal parties set to resume battle over future of Parliament during COVID-19
Liberals table proposal for expanded Commons COVID-19 meetings, summer sittings


CBC

Union launches nationwide appeal for long-term care reform in wake of COVID-19
If the deficit makes you nervous, what about our other problems?
Canadian led NATO battlegroup in Latvia targeted by pandemic disinformation campaign
Cities are on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight, but they're running out of money fast
Liberals propose more COVID-19 sittings, summer sessions in new motion
Ontario's auto sector returns to work under a COVID-19 cloud of doubt
Shops are reopening after COVID-19, and some are adding a new line to your bill to pay for it

Toronto Star

How a haven for refugees became home to the worst COVID-19 outbreak in Toronto's shelter system
Mayor apologizes for breaking COVID-19 rules at Trinity Bellwoods Park
Where have all the patients gone during COVID-19? Not to the ER. Star analysis reveals stark, nationwide trend
What will Ontario daycares look like when they reopen?
Wiping down groceries is stressful. So two Toronto women have helped develop a machine that will use UV light to sanitize at the checkout
The new normal? Canadians say they don't want it to look much like the old one


Toronto Sun

Mayor issues mea culpa for mask misfire in park
Long-term care home probe must truly be independent
'Shocked;' Ford outraged as thousands converge on Toronto park
Ford vows anyone will be able to get COVID test
Why the Conservative leadership race is so important
Canada's potential first lady Nazanin MacKay is a born fighter
Making summer work in Canada
No need to roll back booze, pot sales restrictions post pandemic
Don't let Quebec and Ontario hold back other provinces


National Post

Hundreds infected, several dead: How COVID-19 has affected the unsung essential workers in retail
The arrival of summer will test our resolve to social distance
Parties locked in negotiations again over House of Commons


Maclean's

The case for a snap election


Global

BC faces first weekend under Phase 2 of COVID-reopening plan
BC Mayor hopes money laundering inquiry becomes must see TV
Procession for Snowbirds crash victim makes its way through Halifax
BC overdose crisis worsens amid COVID-19 pandemic
Soaring reliance on single-use plastics stalls zero-waste movement
BC respiratory therapy students graduate early to help fight coronavirus
Bus fuelled by french fry oil proposed to service Kelowna-Osoyoos route
Couples separated by US-Canadian border finally embrace at Peace Arch park
Staff  member tests positive for COVID-19 at BC Federal prison
Rooftop concert postponed due to new BC ban of vehicle gatherings
Peter MacKay says fall election not 'the priority' for the country amid coronavirus
Morneau not committing to keeping tougher foreign investment scrutiny post-coronavirus


Miscellaneous

Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray succeeds when opposition parties barely notice what she's doing
BC Ministry of Education promotes free, live coding workshops for children


'Like Churchill' Bring Harper Back to Lead Tories, urges riding President
Alberta's new Normal: Trashing Pollution protections