Ottawa Observations: Monday, August 17, 2020

 

 

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, August 17, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers ask court to order release of confidential documents
Meng Wanzhou's lawyers seek access to 37 key documents to challenge extradition
Meng Wanzhou's lawyers in court seeking confidential documents
China is paving its 'belt and road' to British Columbia
Getting tough on Huawei isn't that hard
Weak response to Hong Kong crisis could embolden Beijing on Taiwan, MPs told

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

BC, Alberta amass hundreds of new COVID-19 infections over the weekend

Ontario records 99 more COVID-10 cases

Now isn't the time to lower our guard against COVID-19

BC records highest ever daily COVID-19 case number, two new deaths over weekend

Northern Alberta prayer event linked to over a dozen positive COVID-19 cases in BC

Stricter enforcement coming as BC hits among highest case numbers during pandemic

We crack open Dr. Henry's Model for taming the pandemic: A Tyee Video

BC marks 236 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Bill Morneau's Farewell

Finance Minister Bill Morneau resigns, insists he was not pushed by Trudeau

The political crisis of Bill Morneau's resignation shows the Liberals at their worst

Who's in line to replace Morneau as Trudeau's finance minister

Bill Morneau resigns as finance minister and MP, will seek to lead OECD

Bill Morneau resigns as Canada's finance minister

Bill Morneau accomplished a lot, but it was time to go

Here's what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said about Bill Morneau's resignation

Morneau is out, so why isn't Trudeau?

Make no mistake about it Trudeau's in charge

'Ive done my best': Morneau resigns as finance minister, MP following clash with PM over COVID policies, WE scandal

Bill Morneau gets dumped by a Prime Minister with a wandering eye

Morneau's weak excuse for quitting suggests he's finally lost confidence in Trudeau

Bill Morneau, melting away  

Bill Morneau steps  down as finance minister

Bill Morneau's legacy to Canada: one very, very costly pipeline project

                                                                           
Globe and Mail

BC makes masks mandatory for middle and secondary schools

Ontario government clashes with teachers unions over school reopening plans

Remote learning for elementary students poses unique challenges

New Brunswick doctor faces charge over alleged violation of pandemic measures

Why the end of CERB  could jolt consumer spending- and complicate the recovery

Justin Trudeau put Parliament into lockdown. The BQ is reminding us that it still matters

From WE to Why: Revisiting the purpose of charities

G20 protesters in line for cash settlement in case against Toronto Police

The next Conservative leader has to prepare quickly for a political agenda they don't control

CBC

Governor General's disregard for RCMP security detail driving up costs, sources say

Liberals keep slipping but hold lead over Conservatives

Cyberattacks targeting CRA, Canadians COVID-19 benefits have been brought under control: officials

Toronto Star

Doug Ford is risking our children's safety by trying to save a buck

Five Canadian cities to be awarded grants with the goal of preventing fatal collisions at 'most dangerous' intersections

As condition of COVID-19 bailout, Ontario asks TTC and others to consider private 'microtransit' in place of little-used bus routes

Province says teacher's unions need to be more flexible as return to school looms

Richard Gwyn wrote for both decision-makers and newspaper readers

We'll spend whatever it takes to recover from pandemic, Doug Ford assures municipal leaders

It's time to raise our sights on long-term care

Toronto Sun

Docs and teachers unions at odds over back to school

16.5M settlement in class-action suit over Toronto G20 mass arrests

Concerns over keeping kids safe on school buses

Feds claim families earning over $60,000 a year in poverty

It's time to talk about school choice in Canada

National Post

After having simmered for more than a decade land disputes at Caledonia

CFL cancels 2020 season after failing to get funding from Ottawa

Children are paying the price for years of government overspending

Maclean's

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Global

BC school staff, middle and secondary students will be required to wear masks in high-traffic areas

Video shows large group of teens on Vancouver Island partying in the street

Two shootings in BC's Lower Mainland likely related to gang conflict, police say

BC politician's son jokes in reply to Ryan Reynolds' The Graduate' reference

Miscellaneous                            
        

BC Arts Council grants to help enhance arts and cultural spaces during COVID-19 pandemic

"It's Wonderful: BC Extends crisis funds for those on Income assistance

'You Get Used to Riding with Flames'

No, COVID support cash doesn't make workers lazy. Here's Who pushed that myth

COVID -19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care