Ottawa Observations: Thursday, July 9, 2020

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




Canadians held in China / China tensions

CRTC not taking seriously complaints that confessions forced by Chinese police are being broadcast, victims say
US to bar contracts from companies that use Huawei, other Chinese companies



The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canada not ready for second wave of COVID-19, Senate committee says
Eliminating COVID-19 cases in Canada will exact too heavy a toll on society, health experts say
Half of Ontario's 170 new COVID-19 cases are among Windsor-Essex farm workers
20 new COVID-19 cases in BC, no new deaths
Emotional homecoming for BC man after 105 day COVID-19 hospitalization
20 new cases, nightlife guidelines to be reviewed and Dr. Bonnie Henry to take a break


WE have a problem Boss

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, mother and brother paid to speak at WE Charity events
PM's mother Margaret and brother Alexandre were both paid to speak at WE Charity events
Trudeau's family members received $283,400 in speaking fees from WE Charity
After each ethics violation, Justin Trudeau says he learned his lesson. Then there's another such incident
Trudeaus paid big to appear at WE Day events
Trudeau didn't learn his lesson about conflict of interest
Conflict of interest? Trudeau doesn't care
We are heading for a 'Trudeau III' ethics report
Who cancelled the WE contract - and why?
What the Prime Minister doesn't get about the WE scandal
Tories call for answers on WE contract after reports Trudeau's family was paid speaking fees


                                                                                                                   
Globe and Mail

COVID-19 pandemic will reshape how Canadian kids experience school in the next academic year
The cost of locking down Canada has been huge. But it has been worth it
Canada's leaders won't enjoy those high approval ratings past fall if they can't organize a new normal for schools and child care
Police chiefs call on Ottawa to decriminalize simple drug possession
Delayed surgeries and diagnoses in Alberta seen as a potentially deadly postpandemic complication
Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis unsurprised by racist slurs aimed at her during debate
Jordin Tootoo says debate over name of Edmonton's CFL tam should centre on feelings of Inuit people



CBC

Police chiefs call on Ottawa to decriminalize possession of illicit drugs for personal use
Canada makes it easier for same-sex couples to obtain citizenship for children born abroad
Volunteer placements on pause as Liberals try to restart troubled student grant program
Airlines and aerospace firms call for aid package to help them recover from pandemic
Canada joins international group of 22 countries to protect oceans
Why the Conservatives are going after the Liberals' pre-pandemic spending now




Toronto Star

Destreaming will start with Grade 9 math in fall of 2021, minister says
Durham police chief, under investigation for alleged corruption and abuse of power, is retiring
Premier Doug Ford extends COVID-19 emergency orders until July 22
Premier Doug Ford promises air conditioning for long-term care homes
Ontario must make full-time school this fall a priority



Toronto Sun

Durham's top cop retiring
Spending easy for Trudeau - now comes the hard part



National Post

As Trudeau faces fire over WE, Andrew Scheer's antics aren't helping
Businesses left in the dark about liberal wage subsidy program as deficit reaches $343B
If Ontario wants to end two tier education, it has to go back to kindergarten
Health Canada to ban advertising on Vape products after noting high frequency of use in youths
Provinces and the Police are cracking down on cross border travellers who break COVID-19 rules

Maclean's

The RCMP is broken


Global

Investigator probing racism allegations in BC health-care system urges Indigenous people to come forward
Canadian police chiefs call for decriminalization of simple illicit drug possession
Premier John Horgan skirts issue of restricting American access to BC businesses
BC First Nation condemns racist sign hung between two totem poles
High occupancy rates for Okanagan hotels: It has rebounded beyond expectations
TransLink boosting SeaBus service amid rising demand
Actions of 'very few' painting RCMP with negative brush, says BC officer
Does the federal budget snapshot point to Trudeau calling an election?




Miscellaneous                            
       
Telefilm launches external investigation into misconduct
UBC announces changes to event booking process in response to concerns about hate speech
COVID-19 induced slowdown in immigration to have lasting impact on Canadian housing market: TD Economics

Alberta pouring billions into Keystone XL an 'Idiotic Waste": Financial Analyst
Police Chiefs Urge Decriminalization of Drug Use
How the Pandemic makes Health reporting more just
Indigenous people don't feel safe accessing Health Care. Here's what has to change
By many calculations, LNG is A Fail for BC: Report
Newspapers Dying? Well, Tory backers keep trying to buy Torstar


City Councillors imagine Vancouver without a new fire chief
61 of 681 seniors' homes in BC have plans in place to allow visitors
Climate change risks need to be addressed at board level