Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, July 14, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada now only member of Five Eyes alliance to have not banned Huawei from 5G networks
Canada must consider consequences of sanctions on Chinese officials, Bob Rae says
China is playing defence - not offence - in the South China Sea
Dozens of MPs, senators call for sanctions against China over human rights abuses
Britain to purge Huawei from 5G network by 2027, risking China's anger while pleasing Trump
60 MPs urge sanctions against Chinese officials



The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Indoor bars, parties with alcohol pose a major risk to COVID-19, experts say
First Canadian clinical trial of any COVID-19 vaccine is launched in Quebec City
Full inquiry needed into Canada's flawed COVID-19 response
Windsor-Essex is one of Canada's worst coronavirus hotspots: Here's why
Montrealers line up for coronavirus testing as bars remain source of concern in Quebec
Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix on the Canada US Border, air travel, and case number increases
Kelowna outbreak expands to 13 individuals in their 20s and 30s at two parties
BC records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in a week




WE have a problem Boss

Bloc, NDP join Conservative call for Trudeau to testify on WE Charity contract
What does a prime minister have to do to get himself in real trouble?
Prime Minister Trudeau and WE Charity: The story so far
Trudeau may have 'blind spot' on ethics, says former parliamentary watchdog
Charities question whether WE-run student program would have been worth the money
WE charity saw donations dry up during pandemic. Then Ottawa offered hope
New cases of COVID-19 remain low as much of Ontario prepares for Stage 3
A deeper look at Kielburger Inc.
What's a Trudeau apology worth?
Top Toronto health official wins rare intervenor status in court battle over vaccinating couple's children
Trudeau apology means 'fairly certain finding of a contravention': former ethics commissioner
Another apology is done. Now it's time for Prime Minister Trudeau to testify
Trudeau's WE Charity apology lays foundation for demonstrating a lack of criminal intent
Why Trudeau gets away with so much stuff



                                                                                                         
Globe and Mail

Senators urge Ottawa to target income-support programs on economic recovery
BC projects $12.5 billion deficit due to COVID-119 pandemic
CERB is dead, but a new EI will live, as the pandemic leads to more lasting policy changes
Bars are reopening before schools. That doesn't make sense
Opposition says Liberal government should have put $900 million into Canada Summer Jobs program
Is Alberta selling its soul for a lump of coal?


CBC

Canada-US border closure to be extended for another 30 days, say officials
Conservatives top 2017 membership record in run-up to leadership vote
Family of Canadian child stuck in Syria taking government to court
Mexico wants Canada to turn over former top cop wanted in alleged cover-up of missing Indigenous students
Senate committee recommends improvements to COVID-19 emergency programs



Toronto Star

What will the Canada-US border of the future look like?
'Your parents can call me anytime': After racist vandals target home, town rallies to help Indo-Canadian family
Allow daycares to fully open this fall with safety precautions, private operators say
Give university students a tuition break, Ontarians overwhelmingly say
Canada should listen to the experts and decriminalize drug possession



Toronto Sun

City faces dire times without help to pay 19B COVID tab: Tory
Productivity growth key to four day workweek in Canada
We're all safer when everybody has the safety of a home

National Post

Trudeau should live in fear of the ghosts of Scandals yet to come
Two different climate reports come to different conclusions based on same set of data
Lawsuit seeks to bring orphaned Canadian daughter of suspected ISIL parents from Syrian camp to Canada
Edmonton's radical step on parking regulation - and the economist who made it possible
Seven ways for Canada to meet it trade challenges


Maclean's

Canada is not the regionally divided country it's made out to be
What Jason Kenney can glean from past Premiers on saving Alberta's economy
Who really is Erin O'Toole?

Global

Canadian barley farmers see price advantage due to China-Australia trade tensions
BC Premier John Horgan's approval rating soars to record levels amid pandemic: poll
City of Surrey becomes 1st in BC to appoint ethics commissioner
BC forecasts $12.5B deficit due to COVID-19 spending, massive drops in tax revenue


Miscellaneous                            
       
A year after national inquiry, First Nations still looking for action on child welfare crisis
Delta LNG project reminds us that it's time to get real about the climate and natural gas


Pandemic Drives BC to a $12.5 Billion budget deficit


Victoria cites fairness in WorkSafeBC changes
Pandemic blows $6.3 billion hole in BC finances
Gun violence imported from US is a key concern for Canadians
Moving Strathcona Park tent city 'doesn't solve problem' of homelessness