Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, August 11, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Calls for further action on Hong Kong spark concern over impact on detained Canadians in China

If Beijing isn't careful, Ottawa will deploy its scathing finger-wag

Canada must resist the temptation to sink into a new cold war with China

Ottawa's fig-leaf excuse for inviting Chinese X-rays into Canada's embassies just blew away

We're running out of time to help Hong Kong, activists warn MPs

Ottawa's lack of action on Hong Kong puts Canadians in China's cross hairs: activists

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario reports just 33 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

Ontario reports only 33 new COVID-19 cases

BC reports 46 new COVID-19 cases, 11 days with no new deaths

Foot locker on Robson Street added to possible COVID-19 exposures in Vancouver

Notice issued about possible exposure at Surrey rave

Exposure incidents at food and retail locations, The Good Doctor suspends production

BC has highest number of active COVID-19 cases in three months

WE have a problem Boss

Government 'dropped the ball' on WE Charity deal, Qualtrough says

After Justin Trudeau asked for 'due diligence' on the WE Deal, what did bureaucrats examine? Not the charity's finances or possible conflicts of interest, MPs told

Ethics committee another disaster for Trudeau liberals

PCO Clerk: Scrutiny of WE deal focused on charity's ability to deliver program, not its financial affairs

Federal minister in charge of student volunteer grant program can't say how much of $30 million paid to WE has been reimbursed

                                                                             
Globe and Mail

Trudeau has full confidence in Morneau, PMO says

Canada's economy does not need a new guru. But it's government might

At the helm of the treasury, Bill Morneau has been left hanging

Nursing homes with multibed wards left residents vulnerable to coronavirus

BC students face further delays as return to school is pushed back

Alberta chief says COVID-19 scare underscores inequities that put First Nations at risk

CRA launches updated CEWS calculator ahead of applications opening Monday

Trump's aluminum tariffs have Glencore's prints all over them

It's not me, it's you: Trump's aluminum tariffs are a byproduct of his re-election woes

Additional aid for Lebanon recognizes political, economic challenges, Karnia Gould says

CBC

Can you fire a Governor General?

Serving military member sues DND over mould exposure on warship

Toronto Star

Ontario teachers' unions consider legal challenges over class sizes

Doug Ford announces new long-term-care home at Humber River Hospital site

Toronto Sun

Yes, the public does get to know where Trudeau vacations

Why can't Ottawa run its own programs

Where is Justin Trudeau and why does it matter?

National Post

Trudeau releases statement supporting Morneau after reports PM was considering shuffle

Kamala Harris, a Montreal High School graduate, makes history as first Black woman, Asian-American on presidential ticket

NB premier says snap election coming if opposition refuses to sign 'stability' deal

Lawsuits piling up against Liberal government's unconstitutional firearms ban

Maclean's

The wonderfully average year 2020 could have been

Global

School year start date to be pushed back for BC students, unclear when in-class learning will begin

Parole expanded for Kelly Ellard, killer of BC teen Reena Virk
BC Ferries to receive bailout in wake of $130M revenue loss
Fredericton Lebanese community asks Ottawa to grant asylum for Beirut explosion survivors
Closing arguments heard in challenge of NL's coronavirus travel ban



Miscellaneous                            
        

CFIA identifies some mystery seeds in unrequested packages sent to Canada, Australia, UK and US

Santa Ono appointed to second term as UBC president

Hunger strike Ends, but Old Growth battled just beginning, say protestors

Greens push pilot project to offer mental health support under MSP

BC promises more overdose prevention sites. But will they slow rising death rates?

Teacher suspended for ignoring safety lockdown drill

BC risks 'carbon leakage' without business incentives: business council

Is the Strathcona Park homeless camp in Vancouver here to stay?