Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Here are 7 potential COVID-19 vaccines that Canadians should know about

Cases are spiking, but is COVID-19 becoming less deadly in Canada? I't complicated

The Passing of John Turner

Former PM  John Turner was old Liberalism's darling and its final, flawed champion

'A principled and passionate defender of democracy': Public figures react to death of former Prime Minister John Turner

'He had it all': Former PM Brian Mulroney, political leaders reflect on John Turner's legacy

John Turner, PM and Liberal leader who battled free trade with US, dead at 91

John Turner was respectful and unfailingly polite at a time when male politicians could be patronizing, even crude to women reporters

'Canada's Kennedy' former PM John Turner dead at 91

Canada's Kennedy to yesterday's man: former PM John Turner dead at 91

Coincidence and condolence: Dying together in politics

Former Prime Minister John Turner dies at 91

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

After years of losing ground, the NDP is well positioned as Throne Speech nears

Parliament is back on September 23.  Will there be an election soon after that? Here's what you need to know first

Canada's future depends on beating the virus. That's what the Throne Speech has to be about

Consumers are buying goods again, but services are slow to recover

Some Ontario special-ed teachers must teach students online and in person

Chrystia Freeland should heed debt warnings before it's too late

RCMP asked to investigate ricin poison sent to White House from apparent Montreal address

Liberals under pressure to impose sanctions on more human-rights abusers

Design of post-CERB benefits could change as COVID-19 pandemic shifts course, Qualtrough says

The Throne Speech must focus on growing the economy

CBC
    

Trudeau, Payette may be headed for awkward encounter over throne speech, observers say

New tools, ideas needed to speed up housing strategy funding: CMHC president

Canada's 1st female chief justice recalls 'wonderful moments' with Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Alberta couldn't sell bonds earlier this year, Kenney says, as he continues push for federal reform

The Premiers want more money, but will they get it?

Letter with ricin poison sent to White House may have come from Canada: RCMP

There's no path to net-zero without nuclear power, says O'Regan

A new speech from the Throne

Two byelections will test Liberal support - and Canada's preparation for a pandemic election

Toronto Star

Ottawa says governments offering $500M to bring electric vehicle production to Ford's Oakville plant

No fall election? That should make Erin O'Toole happy and Chrystia Freeland nervous

I waited in line for nearly three hours for COVID-19 test, I didn't get it

Woman accused of sending ricin letters to White House has been arrested, officials say

The 'wild parties' are over, says Premier Doug Ford, as limits on social gatherings are extended across the province

Remember when Conservative premiers were Justin Trudeau's biggest headache?

What is it that Doug Ford doesn't understand about pharmacare?

Toronto Sun

Cherry picking COVID-19 violators in vogue

Two COVID-19 infections reported at Toronto Catholic schools

CBC strays far from its mandate - once again

Go full throttle on COVID rapid testing, pleads pilots' union

An appeal for a moderate Throne Speech

COVID-19 issues highlight need for broader healthcare reform

Heeding the lessons of COVID

National Post

Ontario wasn't ready for the COVID-19 testing surge, even though it was entirely predictable

Non-Indigenous fishermen say they are removing lobster traps belonging to First Nations in western Nova Scotia

Ontario reports 365 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in past 24 hours

Can the NDP get what it wants? Singh says he will work with Liberals, but isn't sure he can trust Trudeau

Maclean's

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Global

Claire Trevena joins list of BC cabinet ministers not seeking re-election

BC or Ontario? Residential school survivors fight move of court battle

Air quality advisory lifted for Lower Mainland, most parts of southern BC now 'low risk'

BC NDP election hopeful calling on party to apply gender mandate, block Nathan Cullen from consideration

Stiffer fines for 'dooring' cyclists go into effect Monday

Several more COVID-19 exposures reported in BC schools

Vancouver theatre company among first in Canada to relaunch during COVID-19

UBC political-science expert says early provincial election would be unwise

TransLink unveils possible Surrey SkyTrain station designs, launches new consultations

Vancouver council approves quarter billion dollar capital budget cut amid COVID-19

Singh says NDP focused on getting 'help for Canadians' not forcing an election

Feds say they're prepared to discuss health care funding after provinces voice concerns

Fishermen remove Indigenous lobster traps despite 'positive' meeting between DFO, Sipekne'katik chief

Miscellaneous                            
         

BC begins health enforcement for banquet halls, nightlife venues and food and beverage establishments

What a feminist post COVID economic recovery looks like

Coun. Adriane Carr claims that fellow Green Micheal Wiebe received no due process in city's conflict investigation

Report for Vancouver mayor's office recommends Coun. Michael Wiebe resign his seat

After roller coaster ride, 2020 forecast to go down as 'fairly middling year overall' for Canadian housing market

Right through last year, Vancouver Police 'carded' a high rate of Black and Indigenous people