Ottawa Observations: Friday, July 3, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday,  July 3, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions


Canada halts extraditions, military exports with Hong Kong over China's national security law
Canada, and the world, must respond to China's ominous actions in Hong Kong
New Hong Kong security law allows Beijing to go after critics well beyond China's borders
Hong Kongers scramble for safe havens as Beijing tightens its grip
Prominent activist leaves Hong Kong after new law to advocate abroad
The Chinese Communist Party is not really very Chinese at all
Canada suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong over new security law
What the new Hong Kong security law means for Canadians - everywhere
Canada promises new rules of engagement with China
Canada should provide refuge from China's crackdown in Hong Kong
Ottawa cautiously considers opening Canada's doors to Hong Kongers fleeing their Tiananmen Square
Ottawa suspends treaty with Hong Kong; ceases exports of sensitive goods
Activists in Vancouver relieved as Canada ends Hong Kong Extradition agreement
Canada resets its China policy in reaction to Hong Kong moves


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta First Nation investigating more than 250 possible cases of COVID-19 as increase stains resources
The Coronavirus mess in the US will only get worse
How Canada can win Round Two of the pandemic and avoid ending up like Trump's America
BC reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, deadly outbreak at Langley Lodge declared over
In Guatemala, the virus shows its power to kill trust
BC reports no new deaths; end of outbreak at Langley Lodge


                                                                                                                   
Globe and Mail

Ethics commissioner launches investigation into Trudeau over the WE Charity contract
Doug Ford says he was wrong about migrant workers hiding from COVID-19 tests
Trudeau doesn't commit to Washington trip, citing threat of new US tariffs and coronavirus concerns
We disbanded the Canadian Airborne Regiment 25 years ago, now it's the RCMP's turn
Bringing professional sports back to Canada in this pandemic is unsafe: Period
Why Canada faces fresh US aluminum tariffs
Canada's top female military officer prepares to hang up her highly decorated uniform


CBC

Federal government, WE Charity agree to part ways on summer student grant program
Ethics watchdog investigating Trudeau over choice of WE charity to run $900M student grant program
Doubt cast over Trudeau's assertion that only WE Charity can run $900M student grant program
Iran dumps Flight 752 investigator after he suggests Tehran kept airspace open to conceal 'imminent attack'
CAF member arrested on Rideau Hall grounds faces 22 charges, including multiple firearm violations
The rise of Wexit: Why internal party unity may soon be the least of the Conservatives' problems




Toronto Star

Canadian Forces reservist who stormed Rideau Hall grounds faces 22 charges
Ottawa's ethics watchdog to investigate Trudeau over WE Charity contract
Emergency teams sent to Leamington farm for COVID-19 outbreak
Ontario restaurants and bars now allowed to expand outdoor dining and drinking spaces


Toronto Sun

Liberal party finished 2019 having spent $43 million, raised $42 million
Town of Wasaga Beach to send strongly worded letter to Premier Ford
BC Senator warns against BLM's stereotyping 'every police officer'
Paying students to 'volunteer' a bad idea from the start
Government regulations can support business by being more agile
Universities sowing the seeds of their own obsolescence
Answers still needed on WE charity contract


National Post

Federal Ethics Commissioner investigates Trudeau's ties to WE Charity over $912 million student volunteer grant
WE Charity pulls out of $912 million contract with Trudeau government
WE Charity offered camps up to $25K each to recruit volunteers for Liberal grants
Man who allegedly crashed truck through Rideau Hall's gate with four guns is soldier troubled by COVID conspiracies
'We failed them' Report criticizes Canada's long term care system before and during COVID-19
Surge of Vehicles lined up at Confederation Bridge to take advantage of lifted travel restrictions
Reopening schools is our only sensible option. Now politicians need to admit it




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Global

Vancouver police boosting presence in Yaletown after surge in resident complaints
Simon Fraser University athletics commits to dropping 'Clan' team name
Former teacher in Delta charged with child pornography
US billionaire's superyacht arrives in BC for 'necessary repairs' amid COVID-19 
Screenings resume at BC movie theatres with new COVID-19 precautions
Dr. Bonnie Henry picks up Fluevog shoes, tours Gastown mural exhibition
'People who are honest don't get on the ferry': BC Ferries customers call for resident ID checks
BC Teacher handed 15 year ban for sex with two recent grads



Miscellaneous                            
       

Premier Horgan asks Canadian government to address Alaska loophole
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports sharp increase in home sales in June


Three months after attack, Tiny House Warriors complain of RCMP inaction

Is a 5% property tax hike cap in Vancouver realistic for 2021
Feds announce go ahead of funding for 92 BC infrastructure projects
Trudeau undecided on US, Mexico summit next week to talk aluminum tariffs