Ottawa Observations: Monday, September 14, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday, September 14, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ford says further lockdowns possible if COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Ontario

Ontario, Quebec pressed to address COVID-19 second wave

It's starting to feel like pandemic Groundhog Day

A vaccine may not be the simple solution we are hoping for

Canada desperately needs access to rapid COVID-19 tests as winter approaches, says leading doctor

Canada could avoid full lockdown in fall by targeting outbreaks and not taking our foot off the pedal': Tam

COVID-19 numbers are surging. Are you part of the problem? Here's what you need to stop - or start doing now

We're chasing the virus again. But Premier Doug Ford doesn't seem to be in a rush

Reckless partying blamed for COVID spread

BC reports 317 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths over three days

Active cases still at record high and quesitons about smoke , schools and outdoor transmission

COVID-19 claims six lives since Friday

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart seeks to permit up to six properties on one residential lot

BC housing market expected to recover slightly through 2021, but uncertainty remains

Canada to unveil retaliatory measures against United States this week in aluminum dispute

Trudeau shifts focus of cabinet retreat to COVID-19 resurgence, urges vigilance

It's time to get rid of civil juries

Aline Chrétien was the diamond in Jean Chretien's rough

NDP readies for possible election as caucus meets ahead of Throne Speech

Erin O'Toole says he won't touch Quebec secularism law, supports Bill 101 expansion

Trudeau kicks off cabinet retreat, warns against relaxing guard on COVID-19 

Activists urge Trudeau government to act on disappearances in Sri Lanka

Bloc Quebecois leader and caucus isolating after staffer catches COVID-19

Canada's Slow Motion Pandemic response

CBC
    

Facing a $1M  campaign debt, Peter MacKay considers running for Parliament again

Tory leader says he won't touch Quebec secularism law, supports Bill 101 expansion

Bloc leader Blanchet, his caucus and staff isolate after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Trudeau urges Canadians to be vigilant as COVID-19 cases climb

Woodwards Trump revelations raise quesitons about Canada's response to COVID-19

Iran says it rejects Canadian class-action lawsuits over downing of Flight PS 752

This 'Bitumen Boondoggle' is costing Alberta taxpayers billions

Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau's government is preparing to boost child care and develop a national drug plan

CERB is ending soon And almost 3 million people will be worse off when it does, report finds

Do Canadians really want Justin Trudeau to tackle climate change in the middle of a pandemic?

Masks and class sizes are weak points as schools reopen, Sick Kids study suggests

Toronto Sun

A school year like no other

Seniors and easy target for the virus and the critics

Hajdu should stop cheerleading for china on COVID-19

Ford fears second COVID wave, hopes he's wrong

No Canada doesn't need a return to lockdowns

Cop Cars attacked at takeover Toronto event

Toronto COVID cases on 'worrisome' increase: Chief Medical Officer

Ottawa keeps draft internet legislation under wraps

Are we headed back to a Phase 2 or lockdown

Despite what they would have you believe, Emissions are actually going down

National Post

The second wave is coming Ontario Premier says and if cases keep rising we may see another shutdown

Kevin Vickers, hero of Parliament Hill attack fails to win seat as PC's win Majority in New Brunswick election

Liberals propose move to House of Commons voting by app as throne speech approaches

Erin O'Toole courts Quebec voters, wants to triple his party's caucus there next election

Who will burst the Atlantic bubble and when?

Dollar for Dollar we will not back down: Retaliation on US tariffs expected this week

The Great Rethink: If Canada wants to stay a trading nation it needs to up its game

The Young Liberals of Canada share their dreams and nightmares

Maclean's

The Diefenbunker wasn't obsolete. It was ahead of tits time

The 'genius' behind the @CAFinUS Twitter account

Global

Drone video shows tangle of railcars after train derailment near Hope BC

Canada Post temporarily halts service in parts of BC due to US wildfire smoke

Mountain Equipment Co-op sold to private US investment firm

Mayor vows to rebuild after epic fire tears into New Westminster's Pier Park

Two BC NDP cabinet ministers say they won't run again as election rumours swirl

Sea to Sky Gondola cable cut a 2nd time by vandals

Sonia Furstenau selected as new BC Green Party leader

Massive train derailment near Hope BC

Vancouver City Council passes motion to explore emergency shelters for homeless

BC to launch first lung cancer screening program in Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador can't afford buy-in for Husky-led oil project: Premier

Bloc Quebecois leader, caucus in isolation after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Conservative Party leader won't intervene in Quebec secularism law, supports Bill 1010 expansion

Feds to  unveil plan to tackle US aluminum

Miscellaneous                            
         

About 20 railcars carrying potash derail in Hope

Sea to Sky gondola cable vandalized again, causing cars to crash to the ground

Sonia Furstenau wins BC Green Leadership as Election Speculation Grows

Does the Whole Smoky Hellscape thing boost BC Green Chances?

A family Doctor's prescription for Fixing Primary Care 

If Trudeau Suddenly Looks Green, Here's Why

Pandemic propels rise in walking's popularity among BC residents