Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday,  July 22, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada has options to fight back against China, we only lack leadership


The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Almost 1,000 in isolation after COVID-19 exposures at Kelowna events
Jason Kenney gives tacit approval to Calgary's incoming mask mandate
Mexico says China offers $1 billion loan to ease access to COVID-19 vaccine in Latin America, the Caribbean
Pandemic creating potential for drug shortages that Canada isn't equipped to deal with
Eight more Ontarians admitted to hospital with COVID-19 as daily caseload drops below 200
As young people come out of lockdown, Canada is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases
How anti-vaxxers could disrupt the cure for the COVID-19 pandemic
BC tightens bars and nightclubs as new coronavirus cases top 30 again
Health guidelines adjusted for nightlife, as three Metro Vancouver restaurants
Okanagan outbreak, Vancouver drumming circle gathering, and potential travel amendments
BC goes nine days without a COVID-19 death


WE have a problem Boss

Morneau pays WE organization $41,366 to cover past travel expenses
Trudeau agrees to 1 request to testify on WE controversy - as 2nd committee asks for him too
Conservatives call for Morneau's resignation as finance minister says he repaid $41K in WE trip expenses
Finance Minister Bill Morneau paid back more than $40,000 to WE charity just hours before he was to testify before MPs
Blinded by his own privilege, Bill Morneau is painfully out of touch with Canadians
WE fiasco shows Trudeau government adrift
Journalist paints different picture of WE for MPs
WE denies selling user data
It's up to the public to demand answers
Trudeau throws public service under the bus in WE defence
As the WE scandal rises, Bill Morneau can feel himself sinking
'We know this is illegal': MP Pierre Poilievre grills Finance Minister Bill Morenau 
'My mistake': Calls for Bill Morneau's resignation over $41,000 worth of WE Charity travel expenses
Government's $912M contract for student volunteer program was awarded to a WE shell company
Trudeau agrees to face finance committee heat over WE Charity scandal

                                                                                          
Globe and Mail

For Niagara Falls, time is running out to resurface an economy sunk by COVID-19
Privy Council 'concerned' about claims surrounding Julie Payette
Ottawa, we have a problem: The Governor-General has become a liability
Information commissioner finds 'possible offence' concerning access request about Mark Norman
Federal Court declares Canada-US refugee pact unconstitutional 
Alberta appears to be crusading against its own cities - and Canadians should take note


CBC

Info czar finds 'possible offence' concerning access request about Mark Norman
Black journalist who witnessed N-word used in Fifth Estate meeting calls for broader change at CBC
Second-in command at Rideau Hall promises to improve work environment following GG harassment allegations
Canada's asylum agreement with the US infringes on Charter, says Federal Court
Military intelligence unit briefed Sajjan on COVID-19 risk on January 17: documents




Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau looking at 'all options' after allegations of a 'toxic' workplace at Rideau Hall
'Canada cannot turn a blind eye': Federal court says Safe Third Country Agreement with US violates charter
Ontario's share of federal transit funding could be $1B
Premier Doug Ford says turfed MPP Belinda Karahalios 'never said a word to me' before voting against COVID-19 emergency bill
Atwitter over 'glory holes'? Sex worker who lived trough AIDS crisis says  COVID-19 demands real talk about sexual health
Here's one thing Doug Ford's Tories got right, and Ontario's teachers got wrong



Toronto Sun

Families still fighting to see their loved ones



National Post

CERB should not be more attractive than going to work
Liberals to hike pay for 10,000 bureaucrats even as federal deficit continues to swell
Trudeau sidesteps calls to launch review after claims governor general has created toxic workplace at Rideau Hall



Maclean's

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Global

Point Roberts fire chief calls for exemption on coronavirus border ban
Try 'glory holes' for safer sex during coronavirus, BC CDC says
'Don't come here to make new friends': Kelowna mayor on spike in COVID-19 cases
73% of BC parents support mandatory masks for back-to-school, poll suggests
Safe Third Country Agreement ruled unconstitutional - here's what could happen next
Video shows large crowds and little physical distancing in Niagara Falls
Removing a governor general is a rare, vague process that is up to the Queen
Federal government reports $29M profit since buying Trans Mountain pipeline in 2018

Miscellaneous                            
       

Vancouver City Council considers urging a ban on Police Street Checks
How the pandemic is affecting BIPOC Canadians by various measures
Sex workers treated like criminals, and left without support during COVID-19
'Some lives just mean more than others'


Financialization of Seniors' care has faield BC Families, critics say
Protecting seniors' homes from the pandemic's next wave
Systemic failures in BC Seniors' care left facilities unprepapred for pandemic
Here's why and how Vancouver council voted on 28-storey tower for West Broadway