Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, July 7, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada caught in the crossfire of a new era of economic power politics
China's ambassador warns Canadians to get ready for retaliation


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Health experts press Ottawa for a more 'balanced approach' to tackling COVID-19 pandemic
WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' of airborne spread of novel coronavirus
Scientists say COVID-19 can lead to brain damage
Two new Ontario deaths related to COVID-19, but only 112 new cases
SARS expert condemns federal response to COVID-19
Possibility of 'airborne transmission' of COVID-19 can't be ruled out, WHO acknowledges
BC records 12 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Dr. Bonnie Henry issues warning as cases among young adults in Canada and US surge
BC has no new COVID-19 deaths; Tabor care home outbreak ends


                                                                                                                   
Globe and Mail

Morneau expected to reveal federal deficit in excess of $300 billion
Opposition parties force Liberals to release documents related to WE Charity contract
Two Amigos? AMLO goes to Washington to meet with Trump without Trudeau
Yet another ethical car crash in which the Prime Minister is an innocent bystander
Auditor General to study temporary foreign workers program and PPE stockpiles in COVID-19 audits
Photos surface of Andrew Scheer failing to wear mask while travelling
Saint John's Council pushes to make discrimination a punishable offence
75% of Canadians believe RCMP has a problem with systemic racism, Nanos Research poll suggests
Indigenous people will have a plan for achieving true justice. When will Canada act?
Four Canadian military schools affected by cyberattack
Airlines are stuck in the middle on distanced seating  - but they're right to remove it
PBO says it could cost $98 billion to provide basic income for most Canadians for six months
COVID-19 slows visa processing, leaving many families separated
Bellegarde says provincial governments pose challenge to Indigenous child-welfare reform



CBC

Opposition MPs win votes for documents, special committee meetings to probe WE Charity deal
Andrew Scheer spotted without a mask at Toronto's Pearson Airport
Senate taps former judge to determine 'financial awards' for Don Meredith's alleged victims
Canadian airlines accused of ignoring COVID precautions, denying refunds
Brewery received licence to make hand sanitizer the same day PM held photo op
Ottawa, AFN pen agreement to map out funding for First Nations child welfare overhaul
Former WE Charity employee says staff tried to silence her by rewriting anti-racism speech


Toronto Star

School pandemic plans don't work for working parents, province told
Bill Morneau will have to walk a very fine line in fiscal update
Premier Doug Ford to extend emergency COVID-19 powers into next year


Toronto Sun

Mandatory masks too late - pure political posturing
Toronto Police Union president Mike McCormack retiring
Maybe we should have been looking at WE Charity earlier
PM's security must be iron-clad
Trudeau gets flak from RCMP vets for 'taking a knee' at BLM protest
Let's put de-escalation before disbanding and defunding
Making taxes more competitive can help Canada post-COVID
Quicker environmental assessments to get projects moving


National Post

Now is the time to bring a Basic Income program to Canada, says BC Senator. But the pilot project could cost $100 billion
Two parliamentary committees expected to dig into Trudeau government's handling of WE deal
Alberta to recreate new investment agency in hopes of attracting new revenue for province 
Just a month or two more of this recession and it truly will be the Big One
Morneau facing pressure to unwind massive COVID-19 support programs ahead of fiscal update
Trudeau accused of 'humiliating' RCMP by kneeling at anti racism protest, former police officer says


Maclean's

Pick our fruit, get COVID-19

Global

Vancouver's No5 Orange strip club closed temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Woman says she was asked to leave East Van Bikram yoga studio for wearing a mask
Are the American hordes really at the gates of Canada?
Surrey Mayor recovering after 'health concern' requiring medical attention
Summerland orchardist bolsters on-site picker facilities to combat COVID-19
Evacuation order, alert remain in place in Cache Creek amid weather concerns
Alleged Rideau Hall intruder cited need for wake-up call in letter: sources
Andrew Scheer, Brian Pallister spotted without masks on at Pearson International Airport
Payments for Canadians with disabilities still in limbo
One-time, tax-free payment for eligible seniors coming this week


Miscellaneous                            
       
Individual at No. 5 Orange strip club tests positive
Metro Vancouver to build new $16 million regional public housing project in Port Coquitlam
Full frontal hypocrisy - Canada's UN failure
Rideau Hall attack a dangerous sign of Western alienation
Elected commissioners want staff to expand number of Vancouver parks where liquor can be consumed

Clearview, Maker of RCMP's facial recognition software, Exits Canada
In a pandemic, Sikhs' Selfless Service Doesn't stop
No 'Border Ditch' Can diminish their love

23 Vancouver parks could become legal spots to drink alchohol this summer