Ottawa Observations: Thursday, August 20, 2020

 

 

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, August 20, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

3M to make critical N95 masks at Brockville Ontario plant

Government has spent $37M so far on hotels for returning Canadians who can't self-isolate at home

BC records 200th coronavirus death, 80 new cases

What's behind the rise in coronavirus cases in BC

Total fatalities reach 200, six flights confirmed with cases, and airborne transmission debate

BC COVID-19 deaths hit 200 as two more seniors have died

WE fallout

5 highlights from WE Charity documents disclosed by Liberals
WE documents raising new questions

Trudeau's history of charging charities to speak other than WE

WE Charity says controversial email to Morneau was about COVID-19 science, not student program

                                                                           
Globe and Mail

Ottawa ease EI eligibility as part of $37 billion in new income supports

Pandemic-related immigration slowdown threatens Canadian economy, RBC report says

Canadians risk becoming addicted to pandemic aid

Bill Morneau urged Trudeau to stop leaks from senior PMO staff to media

Kentucky man faces $750,000 fine for breaking Canadian quarantine rules in Alberta

Canada takes step to decriminalize drug possession amid opioid crisis

Premier Doug Ford announces funding for Ontario police, 200 new hires

Chrystia Freeland excels at fixing things. Why is she not in charge?

Trudeau's cynical prorogation is like Harper's with a smile

As Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland's toughest job will be dealing with Justin Trudeau

CBC
    

New $37B COVID-19 aid package extends CERB, expands EI and adds 'recovery' benefits

Freeland's resumé is tailer-made to be finance minister, says former PM Campbell

Peter MacKay widens lead in Conservative leadership fundraising with late surge in donations

No Virginia, our oil and gas regulatory systems are not robust

Why I've given the Yukon government a 'F' for its back-to-school plan

Toronto Star

Toronto public school board to hire 366 elementary teachers, reduce class sizes

Liberal government promises to extend CERB, boost EI - if it survives confidence vote

From Jordan to Morden: Family's first week in Canada under 14-day quarantine means new friends from city's Muslim community, job searching, and food delivery

Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau will hit the road together for N95 mask announcement

If Chrystia Freeland really wants to 'build back better,' here's where she needs to start

It was a big week for Bill Morneau but not for regular Canadians

Toronto Sun

RCMP probe into Trudeau government shows real problems with ethics, corruption

TDSB officials not ready for COVID classes

Ford opts to fund the police, OPP getting 200 more officers

Trudeau government should reform EI program now

Teachers' unions need to 'step up': Ford

National Post

Prorogue Parliament? What Parliament?

The pandemic is a chance to finally fix Ontario's health system - if we have the guts

Saskatchewan judge says roadside breath testing without any suspicion is constitutional

Liberals extend CERB by one month as part of $37B pandemic relief spending package

Canadians want government to take care of them, but someone will have to pick up the bill

Chrystia Freeland expected to keep playing big role in US relations despite move to finance

Federal prosecutors told not to seek criminal penalties for minor drug charges

Maclean's

'The RCMP has a severe leadership crisis'

Global

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for Squamish-Lillooet Regional District residents

BC Ferries to require all passengers to wear masks starting Monday

BC blaze estimated at 2,000 hectares; windy forecast a growing concern

Vancouver Mayor, MLA and MP call for federal provincial funding deal for homeless crisis

Hospital evacuation plans in place in case Christie Mountain wildfire expands, says Interior Health

Vancouver high schools to use hybrid model under coronavirus plan

Documents suggest Bill Morneau's office played key role in WE decision

Liberals unveil $37B for CERB transition to new benefits, EI changes

Miscellaneous                            
        

Killer cops on Vancouver Streets

Federal guidelines discourage prosecution of simple drug possession in nearly all circumstances

Ottawa to extend CERB, make gig workers eligible for employment insurance

Metro Vancouver's Biggest Sewage plant is getting an upgrade. Many are watching

Why don't Vancouver police officers wear body cameras?

Education ministry to apologize, compensate for exam result errors

Cooler weather could help wildfire fight near Penticton

Evacuation alert lifted for homes near Solomon Mountain wildfire

Vancouver parents concerned about spending children back to school