Monday, July 13, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, July 13, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday, July 13, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions


Diplomat says documents too sensitive to give to Meng Wanzhou's legal team
It's time for Canada to play hardball with China - and the United States




The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Raise a glass to COVID-19? Maybe not
To lead with ego is to fail in fighting a pandemic
Restaurants, playgrounds and movie theatres can reopen in most of Ontario on Friday - but not in the GTA
Ontario reports 116 new cases of COVID-19 as province gears up for next stage of reopening
Most of Ontario  to move to Stage 3, but not Greater Toronto Area
BC reports 62 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths over three days
Kelowna COVID-19 outbreaks linked to hotel parties: BC Health minister
Air Canada passengers from Kelowna to  Vancouver should monitor for symptoms
Quarantine order issued for South of Okanagan farm after 2 COVID-19 cases confirmed
Four flights arrive in Vancouver with confirmed cases, new community outbreaks in Okanagan
Four Kelowna locations identified that eight individuals with COVID-19 from Lower Mainland and Alberta attended
New daily COVID-19 cases ticking up in BC




WE have a problem Boss

Trudeau, Morenau apologize for not recusing themselves from WE Charity contract decision
Federal government awarded Trudeau's half-brother $12,430 speaking contract last year
Justin Trudeau offers a mea culpa, but not transparency
Trudeau apologizes for not recusing himself from WE Charity contract discussions
Justin Trudeau and Bill Morneau apologize for taking part in WE contract decision
Justin Trudeau skips the details at his peril when he announces uncooked spending plans
Justin Trudeau says he's sorry for the WE scandal. Why won't he explain how it happened.
Trudeau apologizes but his mistake is costing plenty
Trudeau fails to learn from past ethics scandals
Trudeau shows that better damage control was always possible
Trudeau, Morneau apologize for taking part in cabinet's WE decision over $900M grant program
Reroute the cancelled WE fee to the cash starved auditor general
Unlike the SNC scandal, Trudeau could be forced to testify about We Charity
With Trudeau it's always repent, rinse and repeat
Who makes the decisions in Justin Trudeau's Ottawa?
Trudeau, Morneau apologize for not recusing themselves from We contract talks
WE charity tries to 'set record straight' over contract in full page newspaper ads
Democracy Watch calls for RCMP probe and second ethics inquiry into Trudeau's dealings with WE Charity


                                                                                                                   
Globe and Mail

Canada-US border to remain closed to non-essential travel until at least August 21, sources say
Quebec first province to require masks in indoor public spaces, businesses must help enforce
Trudeau says federal wage-subsidy program to be extended to December
Ontario to allow indoor restaurants and bars, gyms, playgrounds to open as part of 'stage 3'; not yet in Toronto
Bank of Canada moves to cap long-term rates as Ottawa pumps up borrowing
Alberta police watchdog to review case of officers who surveilled cabinet ministers
Teachers express concerns about returning to school in the fall
Canada is unprepared for a pandemic election - and it could happen at any time
Trump promised pipelines, Trudeau delivered
Peter MacKay's campaign says no deal was cut for Leona Allselev's endorsement


CBC

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney accuses feds of getting in the way of fixing contract tracing app
Proposed class action lawsuit by former constable alleges racism in RCMP
Federal wage subsidy for businesses to be extended to December: Trudeau
Sentries return to National War Memorial as COVID-19 threat recedes
Quebec man accused of advocating genocide, making threats against Muslims, Trudeau
Return of North American economy will negate need for tariffs, Trudeau tells Trump
Leona Alleslev steps down as Conservative deputy leader, backs MacKay's leadership bid
Child sex exploitation is on the rise in Canada during the pandemic





Toronto Star

People 'still wary about full-on school' In-class, online mix most popular back-to-school option, poll finds
MacKay's campaign says no deal was cut to woo deputy party leader's endorsement
As deadline looms, Trump and Trudeau talk about the border
Halton Police Chief is the problem, not Jagmeet Singh


Toronto Sun

NHL sold us out, Canadian Broadcast worker says. 'Government sold us out'
Ontario's plan for reopening schools needs work
Wexit - Divided, Conservatives lose
On semitism Canadian media is missing in action
Conservative leadership hopeful O'Toole takes hard line on China
It's time to ice the Virus


National Post

Police notified of more than 1,500 international travellers as potential quarantine busters: federal officials
Premier Ford Open Canada's most populous province
As COVID surges in the US, some experts worry about plan to further open up Ontario
Taber, Alberta Police to get new guns after old ones wear out from excessive use

Maclean's

"I don't hide who I am': Leslyn Lewis's pitch to Conservative voters



Global

BC personal injury law firms threaten to blackball occupational therapists over ICBC consultation
Victoria businesses say government is 'potentially ruining' them by buying their building to house homeless
Bleak economic picture expected in BC's first fiscal update since start of COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly 500 more long-term care beds coming to BC's Interior Health region




Miscellaneous                            
       
Built in 1902 and closed in 2017, Cardero Grocery to be revived in Vancouver West End heritage project
Four-term Burnaby councillor and retired firefighter Paul McDonnell dies

Dear Universities, Your Anti-Racism Workshops aren't nearly enough
It's time for a truly Canadian Space mission
We should also be cheering these frontline workers


BC extends liquor delivery until Halloween
Canadians are now welcome to travel to Barbados
HR in the time of COVID-19 in conversation with Chris Back of WorkSafeBC

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