Monday, June 22, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, June 22, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, June 22, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

'Something has to change': Michael Kovrig's letters detail life in a Beijing jail cell. His wife want Canada to do more to free him
Ottawa has authority to free Meng Wanzhou now, former justice minister, Supreme Court justice say
Trudeau pushes back against Beijing's insistence that the Michael cases are not linked to the arrest of Huawei executive
Huawei's Meng far more valuable than Canada's Kovrig and Spavor, Chinese journalist says
Ottawa could do more to free 2 Canadians jailed in China, Michael Kovrig's wife says
China to Trudeau: Stop 'irresponsible remarks' on spy case
Justin Trudeau condemns China's prosecution of two Canadians as 'political decision'
It's China, not Trudeau, that's being irresponsible
Trudeau will not trade Meng Wanzhou for the two Michaels
Time for Trudeau to get brave and play hardball with China
Pompeo urges China to release Canadians accused of 'groundless' spying charges
China detained Kovrig, Spavor in 'political decision' over Meng arrest: Trudeau
'We deplore' detention of Canadians in China, says Trudeau


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 taught Canada a costly lesson - that early border closures can work
BC announces first COVID-19 death in more than a week
Only a newly 'vigilant society' can stop the next pandemic
Phase three of BC's restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases



                                                                                                                      
Globe and Mail

RCMP Commissioner seeks to revive morale in midst of debate over systemic racism in police forces
Ottawa vows crackdown on employers violating health protection rules for migrant farm workers
Metis Nation BC calls on province for a tip line to report unequal health treatment
Six in 10 Chinese Canadians say they have adjusted routines to avoid racist run-ins during COVID-19
'We need justice': Brother of police shooting victim Ejaz Choudry demands answers
Senate ethics committee recommends rescinding suspension of Senator Lynn Beyak
Governor-General cancels next round of Order of Canada appointments due to COVID-19
Feds lay out guidelines for public servants' return to workplaces
Infrastructure bank says it's making progress on new rail line planning


CBC

RCMP says it is 'examining' claim MacKay staffer stole confidential data from O'Toole campaign
Public service video featuring only white bureaucrats sends 'the wrong message': minister
Migrant worker who died on Ontario farm identified as Mexican father of four
Bank of Canada governor says economic recovery from COVID-19 will be 'prolonged and bumpy'
Federal public service lays out back-to-work plan
Concerns grow that Iran will use downed Flight 752 to reopen ties with Canada
Medical students stand with doctors in opposition to UCP Health-care changes






Toronto Star

Toronto to enter Stage 2 reopening on Wednesday. Here's what that means
Protests continue for second day after 62 year old man fatally shot by Peel police following mental-health call
Doug Ford warns revellers who packed Cherry Beach: 'The fight is not over'
Here are the 10 people who want to be leader of Canada's Green Party
Why did Donald Trump despise Justin Trudeau? Here's what a White House insider saw
RCMP probes O'Toole campaign allegation that it was hacked by MacKay campaign





Toronto Sun

Toronto, Peel to move into Stage 2 on Wednesday
Will people rebel against a second wave lockdown?
Our taste of freedom amid COVID threatened by farmers
Defunding police will cost lives not save them
Peel Chief promising answers about fatal police shooting
An organized attack on the very concept of policing
Will people rebel against a second wave lockdown?


National Post

O'Toole campaign believes alleged hack originated in MP's office, says it has received confession letter
Airlines tell MP's they want COVID 19 rules eased so their business can restart
Alberta goes back to the future with idea of Provincial Police Force to replace RCMP
Ottawa has failed for months to serve plane crash lawsuit on Iran, as legally required, lawyer says
Saudis put pressure on another dissident living in Canada as RCMP warns about threats made by regime
New Auditor General delays many audits 'indefinitely' and seeks more funding to deal with pandemic
Air Canada raises additional C$1.23 bln

                                                                     
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Global

Witnesses in investigation of alleged racist games at BC hospitals will likely be protected: Dix
BC employment affected by COVID-19 more than any other province: poll
Vancouver Aquarium to reopen Friday
Victoria school board set to vote Monday night on discussing police school liaison officers
Amid rising strata insurance costs, on East Vancouver building faces enormous bill
Report calls for end of BC's Legislative Assembly Police Force, changes to sergeant at arms job
Vancouver mayor aims to abolish police street checks in city
BC moves to eliminate licence plate decals annually
BC government set to provide financial update on impact of coronavirus
Vancouver's Stanley Park to reopen to vehicle traffic Monday


Miscellaneous                            
       
Former Tsawwassen Chief Kim Baird will become Kwantlen Polytechnic University's chancellor in October
Vancouver outdoor pools and spray parks to reopen, with lifeguards back at beaches
Half of poll respondents of Chinese ancestry faced insults or name-calling due to COVID 19 outbreak

What's University going to look like this fall?
Enough is Enough. Give Migrant Farm Workers a path to permanent residency


Vancouver mayor says police 'street checks' down 89 per cent this year
Spousal approval ratings from inside the COVID confinement pod


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