Friday, July 10, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Friday, July 10, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, July 10, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice urged to step down from Hong Kong court


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

From COVID-19 pandemic role model to cautionary tale
Dark skinned patients left out of COVID-19 studies, as minorities some of the hardest hit by the virus
Pandemic highlights problems with Quebec's long-term care fees
Why is there a resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the US?
Easing COVID-19 pandemic rules spur tension over social situations
US study of coronavirus in pregnant women further emphasizes striking racial differences
There's a vaccine on the way: Let the persuasion begin
The COVID-19 pandemic will cause trust in science to be irreparably harmed
Fewer active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario than at any time since before the outbreak's April peak
California is about to release 8,000 prisoners to quell COVID-19 spread
Interior Health issues coronavirus advisory for downtown Kelowna
BC reports 25 COVID-19 cases, most since may
Canada and the US are neighbours but miles apart when it comes to COVID-19
America waits for its worst pandemic days
Daily new case numbers in BC continue to increase while cases confirmed at gym and on flights
The mental toll of COVID-19 and the Doctor who saw it coming
BC continues to have no active COVID-19 community outbreaks



WE have a problem Boss

Morneau didn't recuse himself from WE Charity decision, despite traveling with organization, family ties
Repeated scandals can't shake the Liberal Party's entrenched sense of entitlement
Bill Morneau has family ties to WE charity, did not steer clear of cabinet discussion of contract
Tories ask police to investigate prime minister over WE Charity deal
Blindsided by the WE scandal, Liberal MPs wonder: How did Justin Trudeau get us into this mess?
Bill Morneau took part in the decision to award the WE contract, even though his daughter works for the organization
More family ties and call for cops to probe Trudeau-WE fiasco
Trudeau III: The Kielburger Affair - a sequel with extra banana flavour!
Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump, two men who think it's never their fault
Finance Minister Morneau's daughter confirmed to work for WE, another at multiple events
Critics denounce WE Charity campaign-style ad for Justin Trudeau amid PM's scandal over charity links
It's time for Liberals to learn a lesson
Tories ask RCMP to launch criminal probe into Trudeau family's WE connections
Timing of Trudeau's WE Charity scandal couldn't be worse for federal Liberals


                                                                                                                   
Globe and Mail

Grocery executives defend decision to cut COVID-19 pay premiums for workers
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples ends litigation over inequitable COVID-19 support
Opening of two fishing resorts upsets Haida Gwaii residents
RCMP 'disappointed' by talk that race a factor in quiet arrest of armed intruder at Rideau Hall
In seven weeks, schools are supposed to reopen. So what's the plan?
We can get children back to school full time, if we put the right strategy in place



CBC

RCMP 'disappointed' by talk that race a factor in Rideau Hall arrest
MPs grill grocery store execs over pandemic pay cancellations
Russia accuses Canada and the US of violating Open Skies treaty
Supreme Court of Canada upholds genetic non-discrimination law
CFL seeks $42.5 M from Ottawa, down from $150M in April
PSAC members to receive $2.500 in compensation for Phoenix pay system failures
Canada added almost 1 million jobs in June but still almost 2 million down from pre-COVID 19 level
Buy American policies will live on - even if the Trump presidency doesn't
This isn't the time to let environmental protection and monitoring slip


Toronto Star

'We're going to war': Doug Ford comes out swinging at Donald Trump over tariffs
Grassy Narrows First Nation fears further mercury poisoning as Ford government ends assessments for clear-cut logging
RCMP brass, union push back on suggestion Rideau hall break-in ended peacefully because suspect is white
Do the police treat Black and Indigenous people worse than others? Most Ontarions think so
COVID supports are ending and families are facing a financial crunch. How will Ottawa help?
Liberals are right to ignore deficit bogeyman 


Toronto Sun

Politicians turning their back on Canada's Police


National Post

Workers affected by Phoenix pay woes to get $350 million in compensation
Ottawa needs to curb CERB as it transitions to wage subsidy
Canada's giant deficit may have been needed, but the hard part will be digging our way out of it

Maclean's

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Global

BC woman who made sexual harassment complaint says RCMP told her to move
Premier John Horgan expects US border shutdown to continue through at least August
BC's top 'nerd' Dr. Bonnie Henry helps Science World with funding campaign
Haida matriarchs plan land occupation as fishing lodge reopens over objections
Limited version of Playland reopens with new COVID-19 precautions
Bylaw change could legalize homeless campaign in Vancouver parks
Airline passengers from Mexico City to YVR warned of possible exposure
City of Victoria seeks court order to move homeless people in Beacon Hill Park
Might Justin Trudeau's election history emulate his father Pierre Trudeau?
Canada's police chiefs support decriminalizing drug possession. Is change coming?


Miscellaneous                            
       
Haida matriarchs oppose luxury fishing lodge re-openings  by 'occupying' ancient villages
Ex mayoral candidate slams number behind 28 storey tower proposed on former Denny's site on West Broadway
First Nation and BC politicians denounce racist threat against totem poles at Sunshine Coast  school
Will the pandemic persuade more people to move out of urban centres?
East Vancouver redevelopment to add 100 new units at seniors housing site


Vancouver is failing on 'City of Reconciliation' Claim, says its Indigenous committee
Downtown Eastside Residents still waiting for visitors to be allowed
Turpel-Lafond promises in-depth probe of Anti-Indigenous Racism in BC health care

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