Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 4, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, September 4, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Here's how Canada could take on China

Australia comes to a stark realization: It must fend off China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Masks and rapid COVID-19 tests can prevent economic catastrophe. So why aren't they used more?

The Great Unknown: Uncertainty reigns as researchers scramble to measure the effectiveness of lockdowns

BC reports 121 new COVID-19 cases, active cases climb over 1,200

Why BC's top doctor says one metre of distance is sometimes good enough

No coronavirus vaccine will get endorsement unless proven safe, WHO says

New cases hit near record high, First Nation on Vancouver Island reports first case, and more

BC sets record for number of active COVID-19 infections for seventh day in a row

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

Mounties issue travel reminder after US boater fined for ignoring COVID-19 law

The pandemics unnoticed toll: Hundreds of millions of missing city dwellers

Doug Ford's anti-carbon tax gas station stickers are unconstitutional, judge rules

Canadians see Erin O'Toole's election as positive step for Conservative Party, Nanos survey shows

Jagmeet Singh showed an appalling lack of judgment in tweet about Korchinski-Paquet death

The Liberals seem to think they have abolished scarcity. Let's hope they're right

O'Toole nominates his long-time fundraiser James Dodds to be chair of Conservative Fund

CBC
    

CRA says most people should receive their CERB payments by end of today

Canada not on pace to meet target to cut methane emissions by 2025

O'Toole nominates campaign fundraiser as chair of Conservative Fund

Rights group urges defence minister to turn cases of racism in the ranks over to police

Canada added 246,000 jobs in August, but employment still 1 million short of pre-COVID level

Environmental watchdog report says Alberta oilsands tailings ponds are tainting groundwater

Ontario court strikes down Doug Ford's mandatory anti-carbon tax gas pump stickers

Toronto Star

Almost half of Canadians support Ottawa's moves to get people off CERB, poll says

Erin O'Toole puts his stamp on the Conservatives and his people in key positions

Ontario court rules Doug Ford's gas pump stickers attacking carbon-pricing are 'unconstitutional

NDP critic blasts Liberal government for foot-dragging on anti-racism strategy

What Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau can learn from the Jamaican election

Firefighters from Quebec in California to help battle wildfires

Bill Morneau says he would take on big tech as head of the OECD. He had a better chance when was in government

Toronto Sun

Don't share doobies, Premier Ford advises

Back to School proving to be new battleground for divorced parents

Lecce assures parents safety is his prime concern for back to school

Second PDSB employee tests positive for COVID-19

Putting rising caseloads in context

Ford government offers  unprecedented help to struggling first responders

Canada's potential role in the new Middle East peace

If Trudeau's proposing socialism, the people must be allowed to vote on it

National Post

They were making a lot of money bringing them to Canada: US busts alleged cross-border gunrunners, Toronto man wanted

A woman gave free hugs amid COVID-19 in Toronto without a mask - and people accepted

What Seamus O'Regan clearly doesn't understand about Alberta could fill a list

The rise of Erin O'Toole: Inside the strategy that took him from underdog to victor in Conservative leadership race

How Leslyn Lewis turned around a struggling campaign to contend for the Conservative leadership

Liberals bold and ambitious reimagining of Canada could result in $100 Billion spending blitz

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Global

Health officials warn of 'cluster of cases' of Legionnaires disease in New Westminster

Man who killed Constable Sarah Beckett not allowed to return to Vancouver Island

Unemployment rate across BC drops while jobs are harder to come by in Metro Vancouver

Owner of US boat spotted off BC coast fined $2,000

Community centres, indoor pools, fitness centres in Vancouver to reopen starting next week

BC NDP holds massive lead over Liberals, despite lack of enthusiasm for election: Poll

BC wildfire forecasting warm, dry September; warns of human-caused fires

Victoria's mayor will seek to block return of homeless campers to Centennial Square

Amid historical figures debate, Ottawa cemetery plaques offer a model to reconcile troubling legacies

Miscellaneous                            
         

Public hearing scheduled for project in hot rental-development zone along Kingsbury

Anti-LGBT street preachers in Vancouver's West End raise safety concerns from mayor and activists

BC report a 'wake up call' about government's delayed responses to information access requests

Squamish ponders a ban on Van Life. And its future

The Face of Canada's unions is changing. Let it be a woman

Climate Change brings big health threats. Fighting them starts in communities