Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  July 28, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Chinese diplomat accuses critics of sowing division among Chinese Canadian community
This Clash of the Titans shows no signs of easing

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Young children less likely to spread coronavirus, McMaster review shows
Toronto reports just a single new COVID-19 infection Tuesday
COVID-19 cases drop slightly to 111 in Ontario
BC reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, one new death at long-term care facility
Flight from San Francisco with confirmed case, and concerns about young-adult transmission
COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC at months low


WE have a problem Boss

WE had no financial motive in student grant, co-founders say
Former WE Charity board chair says she had little insight into finances
Kielburgers, ex-chair Michelle Douglas speak on WE Charity affair
Trudeau family ties to WE aren't evidence of quid pro quo, but do speak to the power of a name
Royal Bank cuts ties with beleaguered WE Charity
Craig Kielburger's opening remarks to the federal finance committee
Former WE charity board chair Michelle Douglas's opening remarks to the federal finance committee
MPs asked. WE answered. Too many questions remain
After 4 hour grilling by MPs, WE co-founders insist they had no financial motive in student grant deal
The Kielburgers struggle to salvage their brand
WE Charity's reputation at risk as co-founders appear before House committee, pollsters say
Kielburgers say questions about lobbying practices and links to government are 'killing' WE Charity
I was told to quit for asking about financial records, says former WE Charity board chair
Heads may yet roll in Justin Trudeau's inner circle, but the WE Charity fiasco is already taking a toll
WE Charity scandal risks tainting entire sector
WE not chosen to run volunteer program because of Liberal ties, founders say
Kielburgers defend but don't always answer in WE scandal
WE trips seem like charity done Kardashian style
Canadians still need answers
Controversy over grants program may destroy WE, Kielburger brothers tell parliamentary committee
WE's history with Beijing, from endorsements in People's Daily to appearances at Chinese embassy
'WE Charity could never have made any money on this' Craig Kielburger tells Commons committee
WE all fall down: the Kielburger's and Liberal 'whataboutism'
Every important number in the WE drama that's consuming Ottawa
Five takeaways from the Kielburger's testimony
What is the WE charity scandal and who are the Kielburger brothers?
WE Charity agreed to run student grant program as 'favour' to Canada: Kielburgers

                                                                                   
Globe and Mail

Banff becomes first municipality to require masks in outdoor space along main commercial strip
Hutterites across the Prairies face stigma as coronavirus cases surge
Retired BC military officer who 'dabbled' in child porn, pedophilia avoids jail time
It won't be popular, but we should scrap the homeowner tax break
Provinces, territories urged to follow BC and investigate systemic racism in health care
The Torstar sale will have a lasting impact on Canada


CBC

Kingston teen pleads guilty to 4 terrorism charges in relation to alleged bomb plot
Inquiry into NS mass shooting to go ahead, public safety minister says
Federally appointed judges' pandemic period expenses released
Alberta becoming a  'have not' province doesn't change issues with federation, Kenney says
Cyclone on 1st deployment since fatal crash grounded, 'temporarily unserviceable'
It's the mileage, not the years: Military says it plans to keep subs afloat past retirement dates
Green Party leadership candidates debate food security and the North's economy
Former longtime BC Conservative member of Parliament James Abbott dies at 77


Toronto Star

The Nova Scotia mass killing will get a public inquiry after all - here's what that means
Slashed tires, loosened lug nuts and bear-spray attacks: Is the pandemic fuelling Canadians rage?



Toronto Sun

Panic over racism removes Peel police from schools
What Canada can learn from the US on housing affordability
The future of work-from-home



National Post

Feds announce full public inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting bowing to pressure
The good news, is Alberta's finally making money off Confederation. The bad news is .. everything else
The bungling ineptitude of Canadian governments 
The Sierra Club begins awkwardly addressing its problematic past
How to improve the odds of successful school reopenings


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Global

BC park closed over sighting of aggressive bear that bit 10 year old girl
West Vancouver restaurants looking to open pop-up locations face battle over liquor licences
Still no plan on BC youth returning to competitive sports
7 more flights added to growing list of possible exposure
BC students in need of additional support have fallen behind amid COVID-19 pandemic: report
Downtown Kelowna nightclub listed for potential COVID-19 exposure
BC Ferries fares won't go up to cover COVID-19 losses, minister says
Expert says weddings remain 'high risk' events as restrictions loosen
Feds, CFL talk NHL style cohort quarantine for Winnipeg hub: Tam
Black Lives Matter NB plans to bring Black history to public school curriculum




Miscellaneous                            
       
Visitors to 22 Vancouver parks can crack open the booze - provided the province introduces a new regulation

Are Schools Safe to Return? As a BC Teacher, I'm not sure
Is it time to let visitors flow through SRO hotels again?
BC pauses bill that would permit youth detention after an Overdose
Tent Cities and the violent origins of Vancouver's Parks

Judges to hear traffic cases in schools: attorney general
LGBT youths' suicidal thoughts decline with community supports: study
Surrey approves $692M worth of development