Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Wednesday, July 15, 2020 




Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada's 5G decision risks putting it at odds with Five Eyes allies
Time to say No to China and Huawei
As geopolitical tensions rise, Chinese investment into Canada continues to fall, data shows
'Naive' Canada waits in vain for China to  'do the right thing'
Huawei still hopes to sell 5G equipment to Canada despite pressure from Five Eyes




The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canada urged to bolster health screening at airports to prevent spread of COVID-19
Trudeau pens op-ed with world leaders calling for equal access to coronavirus vaccine
102 new COVID-19 cases reported by Ontario Wednesday, the lowest total since March
Every US state is accumulating new virus cases at a faster clip than Canada. Yep, all 50
Study suggests 8 times more people in BC infected with coronavirus than confirmed
BC reports more than 20 COVID-19 cases for 6th time in a week
New coronavirus exposures reported on 4 BC flights, 3 of them headed to Alberta
Over 20 new cases again, young adult infections in Canada, and overdose crisis
What British Columbia got right in the fight against COVID-19
New COVID-19 infections in BC bounce back into the 20s



WE have a problem Boss

WE charity plans restructuring, launches another governance review amid political controversy
Prime Minister's Office mum on Trudeau testifying at committee over WE contract
WE Charity announces restructuring amid student grant controversy
WE Charity is restructuring operations after being at the centre of Trudeau's student grant program
What to expect from parliamentary hearings on the WE Charity deal
WE charity listed real estate holdings worth $43.7M in 2018
The ethics commissioners key question 'was the decked stacked in WE's favour"
Amid controversy, WE organization cancels all WE Day events, announces restructuring to be 'more transparent'
When 'sorry' doesn't cut it anymore
WE Charity cancels WE Day activities for 'foreseeable future' after grant controversy



                                                                                                         
Globe and Mail

Let's get the kids back to school already
Mayors. health officials urge Ontario to manage quarantine period for migrant farm workers
Ontario to loosen nursing-home restrictions on family visits; announces new funding model
Ontario seems to have its priorities out of whack
Too often 'police oversight' still means police investigating themselves. That has to change
Toronto sees a spike of furnished condo listings, pointing to Airbnb conversions
Saskatchewan reported almost 60 new COVID-19 cases in the past 3 days. Communal living is partly to blame, officials say
Biden's new nationalism could leave Canada behind



CBC

Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet denies sexual misconduct allegations
No arrests, few fines under Canada's federal quarantine laws, says public health agency
Justice Minister says he's ready to legislate if pandemic delays lead to charges being tossed
Statistics Canada to start collecting race-based crime data
Interest rates will stay low as Canada faces 'long climb' out of COVID-19 hole, central bank says
Can Canadians help dump Trump or beat Biden? What US campaign laws say
Government must stop dragging its feet and establish a federal commissioner for youth


Toronto Star

The new and improved Doug Ford is coming to a photo-op near you
The worst may be over for Canada's economy, but we're still a long way from business as usual
Doug Ford unveils funding changes for long-term care homes in wake of COVID-19
TDSB proposes 'quadmesters' for teens, French immersion takes a hit and masks in proposal for fall reopening
Time's up: cities need with pandemic costs now


Toronto Sun

Less French, more spending in TDSB return-to-school plan
Home administrators still call the shots with family visits
RNAO has plan to reunite LTC residents with loved ones
Stuck in the middle of a developing history lesson
What was gained from grilling grocery CEOs

National Post

Liberal ministers Hajdu, Duclos travelled often during pandemic even while warning public to stay home
Bring back Parliament to monitor soaring cost of COVID-19 measures, Senate report says
SIU investigating fatal police shooting of Ontario man, 73, who allegedly refused to wear mask in store
Ottawa says its close to serving plane crash lawsuits on Iran as rival class actions move ahead separately
Why won't Trudeau demand more from Iran?


Maclean's

The Tories' avatar of unity, hope and renewal - but also of unforced errors


Global

Vancouver should have fought homeless camp in court, park commissioner says
BC small business saddled with $17B in coronavirus-related debt: survey
White Rock woman says RCMP told her to move after sexual assault complaint
NDP MLA wants Laurie Thrones removed from BC Liberal caucus over 'anti-LGTBQ views'
Environmentalists say coronavirus fears have led to major setback on plastic pollution
Vancouver reopens 3 'vital' DTES community centres amid COVID-19
Mayor condemns hate-motivated vandalism in Summerland
Aid for Canada's energy sector heavily weighted towards fossil fuels in COVID-19 response



Miscellaneous                            
       
RCMP Musical Ride at centre of allegations of horse abuse and harassment
Vancouver MLA calls for removal of Chilliwack MLA Laurie Throness from BC Liberal caucus due to anti-LGBT views
Bugging Out: COVID-19 concerns in urban centres fuel interest in rural and recreation properties

The Kids are not all right. We need to Act Now
Is Jason Kenney Ready to Bet Albertan Pensions of Failing Fossil Fuel Firms?
Keeping Chinatown's 1,000 seat "Floata' Afloat in the Pandemic


Vancouver park board approves overnight camping in parks, green spaces