Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday,  June 9, 2020 

American protests, American unrest

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Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 cases are on the rise among young adults, but health experts aren't sure why
Coronavirus patients are most infectious when they feel unwell, WHO experts say
COVID-19 cases are rising among young people in hot spots including Toronto, Peel and Hamilton
Vitamin K found in some cheeses could help fight COVID-19 researchers say
WHO says COVID-19's silent spreaders are 'very rare', then backtracks amid controversy
The best type of COVID-19 surveillance is the sort that's right in your face
'A warning sign to us all': Family gathering leads to at least 15 COVID-19 cases in BC
BC records no new COVID-19 deaths for fourth straight day
'I'm sorry' Legault says as Quebec surpasses 5,000 coronavirus deaths
Infection cluster from family gathering, researchers seek medical solutions for coronavirus
Guatemala, the BC Connection and COVID-19
Bonnie Henry 'disappointed' that protesters broke health regulations



                                                                                                                                     
Globe and Mail

New Brunswick Premier open to shared, independent police oversight with neighbouring provinces
Retroactive fines for fraudulent CERB claims raise concerns over fairness, constitutionality
Police officers need to be trained on de-escalation, screened for beliefs: Senator Murray Sinclair
Care-home crisis pushes Toronto-area hospitals to near capacity
Canadian ambassador says world must consider long-term impacts of the pandemic on refugee woman
Canada's Parliament has sat only 38 days in nearly 12 months. Is distanced democracy what its future holds
The COVID-19 crisis has neutered Canada's already weakened Parliament
CBC host Wendy Mesley apologizes for using a certain word in discussion on race
Canada, US set to extend border closure to late July, sources say
Torstar stock spiked before news of takeover
Cut fraud, yes, but don't punish CERB recipients for going back to work
Liberals slow to spend promised money for Black community
First Nations may continue to keep borders closed despite provincial plans, Chief Bellegarde says
The missing link in the plan to move people back to payrolls
Trudeau defends continued spending as pressure mounts to release fiscal update
Canada commits $8.9 million in new international aid for reproductive health services amid COVID-19 pandemic



CBC

Canada-US border closure to be extended beyond June 21, sources say
Governments shouldn't 'scare' Canadians, Liberal MP says as Ottawa threatens penalties for CERB fraud
Trudeau says he learned about MP Marwan Tabbara's months-old arrest on Friday
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible
When it comes to leadership, Canada's political parties aren't getting more diverse
Details on federal food buy-back program coming soon, Bibeau says
Supreme Court chief justice says he's 'optimistic' about launch of virtual hearings
RCMP agrees to outfit some Mounties with body cameras

Compassionate, constructive Canada not really 'back' as government bids for UN Security Council seat


Toronto Star

What should Toronto look for in its next Police Chief?
The five biggest challenges facing Toronto's next police chief
Ontario law to protect food producers could punish whistleblowers, animal rights groups warn
Ontario child care centres can reopen as early as Friday with some restrictions to curb spread of COVID-19
With the 'economy in a coma,' Trudeau rejects calls for a fiscal update to assess the impact of COVID aid
Spike in COVID-19 cases among migrant workers in Southwestern Ontario
Trudeau government seeks power to fine and imprison anyone making a fraudulent CERB claim
Rueben Devlin, Premier Doug Ford's special health care adviser, has died
Peel public school board has one last chance to address racism and dysfunction, Stephen Lecce warns
Less crime, more policing: This disconnect must be fixed





Toronto Sun

Liberals can't use pandemic as blank cheque
Child care centres can reopen Friday: Ford
Premier's eviction ban doesn't faze some landlords
Retired Senior cop no fan of outgoing Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders
City cleans up vandalized King Edward VII statue
Ford nixes cutting cop budgets
Pipelines remain a red herring in climate debate
Police deserve better training and benefit of the doubt
Think about Police reforms before acting


National Post

The master of political language offers ambiguous reassurances on future of CERB
U of A professor holds the line on free expression
University of Alberta prof loses admin role over views on gender that made student's feel 'unsafe'
Don't expect fiscal update anytime soon, says Trudeau: 'Any prediction will be widely unreliable'
Nothing is perfect the first time': Supreme Court's first hearing on Zoom a success despite glitches
Canada Infrastructure Bank notches first project in Alberta with deal to study Calgary-Banff rail line
Alberta to reopen theatres, casinos, churches on Friday, one week ahead of schedule
NDP won't support Liberal bill that would jail, fine CERB fraudsters, warns leader Jagmeet Singh




Maclean's

The rising popularity of Doug Ford


Global

Ex-BC Conservation Officer fired for refusing to kill bear cubs wins dismissal case
Richmond looking at making parts of Steveston Village car-free for the summer
'Hollywood North' workers from outside Canada will be required to quarantine for 14 days once back in BC
'Almost complete loss' of early salmon runs at Fraser River Slide last year: DFO
Police Officer in BC's Interior allegedly pepper sprayed during traffic stop
Lyft, Uber approved to pick up and drop off across Lower Mainland
Many Canadians will max out CERB in July. What happens next?
Justin Trudeau faces police reform test as body camera debate begins



Miscellaneous

TransLink could become the next major affordable housing developer in Metro Vancouver


What does the end of policing look like
Alberta Funds $2.1 Billion Hit was 'predictable and preventable' says risk manager
Bars are open. Why aren't BC 's Courts
Migrant workers demand permanent residency status to break free of exploitation
Ways to be an ally, from two lifetimes of Learning

Uber now fully licensed in Surrey after $65,000 legal battle vexes councillors
Public registries to combat money laundering should be free: experts
The next steps in economic recovery
Separated bike lane coming to Stanley Park as cars set to return