Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, June 6 & 7 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday ,  June 6 & 7, 2020 

American protests, American unrest

On the streets of Washington, anti-racism protest expand and police withdraw
Huge crowds turn anti-racism demonstrations into global protest movement
A U-turn, an angry President and a fateful walk to a church
Majority of Minneapolis city council back disbanding police force
UK anti-black racism protesters tear down slave trader statue
Media deliberately distorted what Trump said about George Floyd




Canadians held in China / China tensions

Sanction Chinese banks for Beijing's repression in Hong Kong
China won't respond to pleas to ease tension after call for coronavirus probe: Australia



The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

US officials urge George Floyd protesters to get coronavirus tests
Ontario reports 415 new COVID-19 cases, over half from reporting delay
Quebec reports lowest COVID-19 daily death tally since early April
As the pandemic drags on, governments shouldn't take our trust for granted
Ottawa health unit backtracks after issuing misleading advice on COVID-19 immunity
Delays boost Ontario's new COVID-19 case total to 476
Ontario long-term care heard warns of 'real urgency' ahead of 2nd wave

                                                                                                                                     
Globe and Mail

Thousands attend anti-racism, anti-police brutality march in downtown Montreal
Chantel Moore's family plan healing ceremonies, will seek answers during NB trip
Alberta's police watchdog to investigate after First Nations chief says he was beaten by RCMP
Can this BC First Nation's partnership with police offer a path for peace and justice elsewhere?
To shape the future look to past Black Canadian activism
Ottawa's lifeline to Saudi LAV make raises questions
Canada will pay the price for neglecting our foreign policy

CBC

Feds sign $105-million deal with Bombardier for two new Challenger jets
RCMP watchdog's misconduct reports caught in limbo, stalling their release
Investigation launched after northern Alberta chief accuses RCMP of assault
Senator says Canada has its own 'pandemic of racism' to deal with
Canadian municipalities could face $20B budget shortfall from 3 months of COVID-related closures
Continuing calls to end anti-black racism



Toronto Star

Heartbroken and conflicted: Canada's Black police officers open up about George Floyd's death and anti-racism protests
Dying man asks Ottawa to let Kenyan wife visit him in Canada
Canada has a racism problem, and it's uniquely ours
Federal government 'deeply  concerned' by Chief Allan Adam's account of racism and police brutality, minister says
Canada must speak louder on Israel's dangerous plan




Toronto Sun

No easy go for Toronto Cops
How unions are becoming increasingly unaffordable
Bill 156 would mean more secrecy for 'Big Ag'
'Small-c key in Conservative leadership race
Liberals and RCMP have been quietly adding to the gun ban list
The lockdowns in Canada are over, whether public health officials know it or not
Government employees should help  shoulder burden of COVID-19 economic crisis
Being there for each other during stressful times
Taking a knee just a photo-op
Reflecting on D-Day during the pandemic


National Post

Defunding the police isn't radical. It's so lucid it's a wonder it took a movement to catch on
If 2020 was an email, it would go to spam. Sorry, too soon?
Crown wants to fight controversial 'extreme intoxication' defence ruling
Canadian troops might be called to testify in lawsuits against long-term care homes



Maclean's

My uncle was affable, charming and well-read. But the losses at Normandy tormented him




Global

Thousands gather in Victoria for rally against anti-Back racism
Movement for BC police to wear body cameras builds steam amid anti-racism protests
'I'm touched': Grand Chief Stewart Phillip optimistic about response to kidney donor appeal 
BC looking to buy air purifiers for smoke relief in wildfire-affected communities
Downtown Victoria's Government Street going mostly car-free starting Monday
'There is racism throughout our community:' anti racism rally planned for Sunday in Penticton
Vancouver restaurant cries foul after temporary COVID-19 patio permit rejected
Liberals need to offer more than 'pretty words' on tackling systemic racism: Singh
We don't need and shouldn't want Trudeau calling out Trump
'They're targeting us': why some advocates want to defund Canadian police
Frustration builds as ICBC keeps road tests parked over COVID-19 concerns


Miscellaneous

After VPD spurns budget cut, BC political party calls for direct election of local police boards, starting in 2022
Independent probe ordered after Athabasca Chipewyan Chief Allan Adams claims he was assaulted by Mounties
CMHC'S new debt-ratio policy will cut homebuyers' purchasing power by up to 11 percent, according to RateSpy

George Floyd's killing brings change to BC's schools
'I know what it feels like to be rejected'

BC regions clear of COVID-19 but province-wide restrictions to stay: Dr. Henry
Education Minister reviewing development fees for schools
LNG expansion proposal on Fraser River open for public comment