Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, June 27 & 28, 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 27 & 28, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

We deserve details on Champagne's Chinese bank ties
Trudeau resists pressure to release Meng Wanzhou amid rising tensions with China
China accuses Canada of 'megaphone diplomacy' for criticism of prosecution of Kovrig and Spavor
Justin Trudeau is running out of options to free the two Michaels
Trudeau is ring not to engage in hostage diplomacy
'Megaphone diplomacy': China slams Canada over criticism for detaining Kovrig, Spavor



The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario sees jump in migrant farm workers with COVID-19
Alberta monitoring Calgary Centre condo building amid COVID-19 outbreak
World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worst to come
White House blames rise in COVID-19 cases on more testing, as experts dispute the claim
Freeland pitches 'made in Canada' supply lines as country braces for 2nd COVID wave
The brutal blow that pandemic isolation has dealt residents of long-term care residences
In an age of COVID villains an unlikely hero has emerged: BC's Doctor Bonnie Henry
Coronavirus cases have hit 10 million worldwide, with 500,000 deaths. Where do we go from here?

                                                                                                                   
Globe and Mail

PEI sees rise in anti-outsider sentiment as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease
Dear Donald: Thanks for the new immigration wall. Love, Canada
Canada defying international human rights obligations by abandoning citizens in Syria, report says
Canada must wait for the US to control its first wave before our economy can fully recover
Volunteer Canada declined to work for WE Charities over wage concerns with student grant program
Alberta to unveil two-stage economic recovery plan
Tough talk, tariff threats resurface as USMCA readies for Wednesday debut
Canadians caught in US COVID-19 surge hunker down, spare a thought for home
Ontario Liberals change rules, lower fees to ensure more female candidates
NDP urges Bill Morneau to tackle tax havens in July 8 fiscal snapshot


CBC

Conservatives ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program
The House of Commons just had one of its slowest years in a century, thanks to the pandemic
Critics not on board with airlines' decision to relax in-flight physical distancing during COVID-19
Canada pledges $300 million to address humanitarian concerns of COVID-19 abroad
As calls to 'defund' police grow, some say it's time for the RCMP to do less


Toronto Star

Indigenous youth wonder: Who is policing First Nations' police?
Can City Council abolish the Toronto Police Force? Eight key questions as council debates defunding the police this week
Socially distanced orchestra, virtual pancake breakfast among planned Canada Day celebrations
Where is the outrage when children are sexually assaulted?


Toronto Sun

Pandemic threatens the TTC as we know it
Peaceful rally wants swords-to-ploughshares now
Cities must stand up to protesters
How about a little more flag waving on July 1?
We need to do more to protect agricultural workers from COVID-19



National Post

These are strange and disturbing times
Quiet Salish Sea give scientists chance to study endangered killer whales

                                                                     
Maclean's

The biggest divide in Canadian politics? Men vs. Women


Global

BC school principal, district apologize after blackface yearbook photo surfaces
Tuesday vote could OK brewery patios in Vancouver for 1st time
BC hospital turns to restaurant 'pagers' to streamline surgeries amid COVID-19
BC teacher disciplined for cuffing 2 students, unrelated assault charge
Delta Police Board issues statement on assault allegations against Chief's wife
Bus passenger allegedly tells TransLink driver to hang himself with 'noose'
Ed Conroy, former BC cabinet minister, dies at 73
Future of Surrey homeless fund in question after mayor axes board
Vancouver Police Board votes not to accept report from VPD on Lord Byng racist video investigation
West Kelowna mayor applauds ALR changes for more farming housing
New Wexit party needs to do for the West, what the Bloc did for Quebec: interim leader
Newfoundland needs help as coronavirus cuts off tourism, fishing work: Premier
                                                           


Miscellaneous                            
       
CBC's Wendy Mesley and Lainey Gossip's Elaine Lui apologize for past use of discriminatory language

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