Friday, June 26, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Friday, June 26, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, June 26, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

John Bolton offers to testify in Canadian court on Meng Wanzhou detention
Lametti says he would not intervene in Meng's case before the court process ends
Trump had superficial, transactional view of Meng extradition case, Bolton tells CBC Radio
Trial start date, length difficult to predict in China spying case against 2 Canadians
To break the impasse on the detention of Spavor and Kovrig, Canada has 3 options
Trump offered Meng's release in trade talks with China, John Bolton says
Trudeau right to rule out prisoner exchange
Trudeau ruled out a prisoner swap with China but don't expect him to take harder line
A new message to Trudeau: There must be no 'acceding to the demands of hostage-takers'
Michael Kovrig's wife says Canada 'needs more leverage' in fight for his release
Ottawa must reject calls to intervene in Meng Wanzhou's case: defence experts


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A potentially crucial drug for fighting COVID-19 awaits new outbreaks to put it to the test
Canada's surprising history and questionable partnership with a Chinese company and its military-backed COVID-19 vaccine
COVID and pools: stay outdoors and skip the changerooms
Contact tracers are the new front line against COVID-19
BC reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
First Nations people have fared better than BC average in COVID-19 pandemic: report
X-Men's Olivia Munn recruits Dr. Bonnie Henry, First Nations Health, and BC Wildfire smoke study
BC sees 10 new COVID-19 cases, one new death, in last 24 hours

                                                                                                                     
Globe and Mail

Indigenous women who encounter police ofter get more harm than help
Former Saskatchewan Highway Patrol chief was fired over buying equipment like silencers, province says
Crown says release of Nova Scotia mass shooting details could harm 'massive' probe amid push for greater transparency
Kingston issues face-mask order after COVID-19 outbreak at nail salon
Four things Canada needs to keep the economy open, and the virus contained
EU holds off on final decision on 'safe list' of countries to allow travel from , but US, Brazil, Russia set to be excluded
The RCMP is overdue for renewal - and that begins with contract policing
Canada's foreign policy should stop believing in its own fables - and look Down Under
Sole proprietors, family-run businesses eligible for relief under new CEBA rules
Trudeau accused of cronyism over giving WE Charity a contract to run $912 million student volunteer program
Our competitive advantage: Canada hasn't completely gone off the deep end
PM says Canada close to being self-sufficient in PPE production
Quebec objected to using the word 'systemic' in joint statement against racism


CBC

Military confirms 40 percent of COVID-positive troops deployed to long-term care homes were asymptomatic
Black boxes retrieved from passenger flight destroyed over Iran going for analysis next month: UN agency
As military pulls back, Red Cross plans to deploy 900 workers to long term care homes
Trudeau defends decision to have charity with ties to family administer student volunteer program
First Minister couldn't agree on condemning systemic racism in declaration: Trudeau
Supreme Court sides with Uber drivers, opening door to $400M class action lawsuit
Pandemic boosts Liberals back into majority territory
Jason Kenney likes referendums. Here's why you shouldn't



Toronto Star

Doug Ford acknowledges 'bumps in the road' as his government marks two years in power
Make masks mandatory in Toronto stores? Mayor now says he's open to the idea
Supreme Court of Canada's ruling paves the way for $400M class-action lawsuit by Ontario Uber drivers
It took a disaster for Doug Ford to abandon Mike Harris's destructive legacy
Justin Trudeau used to brag about Canada's credit rating. Should we be worried now?
Justin Trudeau doesn't want advice from his dad's friends. That hasn't stopped them from offering it
Liberal government to pay charity that works with Justin Trudeau's wife at least $19.5M for grant program
Ontario's cases of COVID-19 dip as infections surge south of the US border



Toronto Sun

Nail salon outbreak won't halt reopening plans: Elliot
Drive-ins a safer way to enjoy a movie during pandemic
Police services are needed now more than ever



National Post

US Senator accuses Canada of evading commitments on dairy amid heightened trade tensions
Trudeau says charity with ties to him and his wife 'only one' that could run COVID-19 student volunteer grant program
Building a consensus on a more inclusive Canada
Liberal silence on MPs alleged #metoo misdeeds is troubling
COVID-19 outbreak 18 new cases linked to nail salon in Kingston
Federal health minister cites lack of animosity in Canadian politics an asset in COVID fight





                                                                     
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Global

Strathcona Park homeless camp prompts new call for sanctioned tent city
BC casinos want to open before province moves to Phase 4 of COVID-19 plan
British Columbians warned over recalled hand sanitizers containing methanol
Caution urged in BC backcountry as search-and-rescue teams see surge in calls
Charges recommended in alleged hate crime against elderly Asian man in East Vancouver
Flooded Stump Lake residents call for state of local emergency, military help
Staggered recess, smaller classes: What will BC schools look like in September?
High water levels prompt evacuation alert for parts of Fraser Valley
Canadians want a four day work week. But would it work?
                                                               


Miscellaneous                            
       
City of Burnaby moves closer to regulating short-term rentals- after AirBnb CEO says travel as we knew it is over


The BC Mayor remaking tourism by treating locals better
Burnt Out from Activism? When to Eddy Out

BC travellers asked to 'call ahead' before trips as First Nations communities may stay closed
Unswerving support for automated speed enforcement in BC -- poll finds


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