Ottawa Observations: Monday, July 20, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday,  July 20, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

Activists urge Canada to recognize Uyghur abuses as genocide, impose sanctions on Chinese officials
The sad case of John McCallum
Trudeau government's Chinese contract not short on stupidity
Canada-China relations committee to hold virtual meetings as pandemic stretches on


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta COVID-19 testing system overwhelmed as infections spike
It's been six months since COVID-19 came to Canada. Here are some of the lives we've lost
Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results, researchers sign deal with AstraZeneca
BC's top doctor says province is at a 'tipping point' due to higher COVID-19 cases
Support grows for deliberately exposing vaccine trial subjects to COVID-19, with Oxford team leading the way
There won't be a seasonal second wave of coronavirus, there will be a behavioural one
BC reports 102 COVID-19 cases over three days, bringing provincial total to 3,300
'Explosive' growth in COVID-19 cases could be on the way in BC if behaviour doesn't change
BC COVID-19 survey shows decline in mental health, concern about staying home when sick
More than 60 cases of COVID-19 linked to exposures in Kelowna 
Dr. Bonnie Henry says BC is at a turning point, 'explosive growth' is possible
BC marks worrisome spike in new COVID-19 cases


WE have a problem Boss

Trudeau will appear in house to answer questions about WE after not coming to Monday's meetings
The first thing we need to know about the WE Charity deal is how this bad idea began
What WE needs to do next: split up and open up
WE Charity founders Craig and Marc Kielburger to appear before Commons committee next week
Scheer says Liberal MPs signalling they're OK with 'corruption' if they don't demand Trudeau's resignation
Liberal minister Bardish Chagger met with WE Charity days before student program was announced by Trudeau
Andrew Scheer says his Conservatives won't topple Justin Trudeau - but Liberal MPs could
WE flips for real estate
Opposition demands answers on WE as Trudeau skips question period
Property Brothers Kielburgers facing scrutiny over WE organizations

                                                                                                       
Globe and Mail

More Ontario regions enter Stage 3 of reopening, but some held back as COVID-19 cases rise
Getting children back to school has to be our top priority
Alberta schools set to open full time this fall, amid recent surge in COVID-19 infections
For Justin Trudeau's Liberals, new developments coalesce to threaten their power
Undermining trust in police is dangerous for us all
Thousands of lives on hold as Canada's immigration system remains largely shut down pandemic
We must act now to prevent the loss of an entire generation in long-term
Saying 'no' to the Blue Jays reveals all the other ways Canada has failed to virus-proof the border



CBC

Inquiry into NS shooting necessary to dispel rumour, improve public policy: senators
Commons returns as Liberals seek to extend wage subsidy, approve disability payment
Audio from Flight PS752' cockpit downloaded this morning says, TSB
Child-care cash to help urgent COVID-19 needs in sector, Hussen says
Anxiety high as Canadian schools prepare for students from COVID ravaged US
Liberals review rollout of social finance fund to combat pandemic fallout


Toronto Star

Western Canada is open for business but COVID-19 is spiking: : Four charts analyze the numbers there and in Ontario
Halton school board rejects 'hybrid' model for classes this fall
Doug Ford's mixed messages on masks is not a good look
COVID-19 app could be ready by the weekend, Doug Ford says
Historic moment in Ontario education as three Black women now lead School boards
Blue Jays fans shouldn't blame Ottawa for banning home games in Toronto


Toronto Sun

Liberals deny tax on home sales - honest!
Toronto, Peel left behind as more of Ontario to enter Stage 3
A reasonable mask request


National Post

Investors about to see the damage COVID-19 has wrecked on companies
Does humanity have an unseen ally against COVID
Canadian Forces 'information operations' pandemic campaign squashed after details revealed to top general
'Cobweb of complexity': Wage subsidy program changes criticized amid calls for fast implementation


Maclean's

When we're allowed to hug again


Global

BC Premier John Horgan formally asking federal government to decriminalize illegal drugs
More Americans eye move to Canada as COVID-19 cases surge in US
Vaping: BC orders cut to nicotine content, restricts flavoured products ton adult only stores
ICBC driving customers online to make appointment to renew licence


Miscellaneous                            
       

Women's groups call for public inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting
Amid anti-Asian attacks, BC provides $10 million for Canada's first Chinese Canadian museum, in Vancouver

Why can't the Parks Board get overnight camping laws right?
In Alberta, "Wholly, Unsatisfactory' is the new "holy crap!'

New A-G's office in Vancouver could cost up to $2 million annually
More Canadians embracing value of multiculturalism in the country