Ottawa Observations: Thursday, September 17, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, September 17, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Huawei Canada draws up 'no-backdoor no-spying' legal pledge in bid to prevent 5G ban

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As demand for virus testing spikes, officials look for new methods

Dr. Tam warns Canada may lose ability to keep COVID-19 cases at manageable levels

On virus testing, Canada's governments have dropped the ball. Again

Record high 165 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in BC

O'Toole slams government over COVID-19 testing after waiting hours at Ottawa site

Erin O'Toole calls for rapid COVID-19 testing after his family experiences hours-long wait

Withholding rapid COVID-19 testing just doesn't make sense

Back to school - and still not serious about COVID testing

So long swabs: BC unveils new mouth-rinse COVID-19 test for kids

BC sets yet another single-day record with 165 new COVID-19 cases

O'Toole family tested for COVID-19 under Commons program after long Ottawa lines stymie them

New and active cases hit record highs, 10 schools report cases,  and new gargle test for children

BC to publish list of school COVID-19 exposures, outbreaks

Henry announces new, BC - made COVID test alternative to nasal swab

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, BC unveils $2 billion economic recovery plan

Ontario cracks down on social gatherings in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa, but it won't apply to business

Trudeau urged to end arms exports to Saudi Arabia after Canada cited for fueling Yemen war

The enduring unpopularity of Jason Kenney

Broadcaster Marci Ien to seek Liberal nomination in Bill Morneau's old riding

Erin O'Toole pushes for rapid COVID-19 testing after family experiences long wait

It's time for the provinces to lower internal barriers to free trade

Trudeau opens throne speech consultations with opposition leaders

The sale of MEC to a foreign investment firm feels like a betrayal

CBC
    

Border agency made a mistake in issuing US billionaire a quarantine exemption: Blair

Broadcaster Marci Ien to run for Liberals in Bill Morneau's old riding

Trudeau starts consultations with opposition leaders on next week's throne speech

Here's what northerners hope to hear from the throne speech

Newfoundland travel ban upheld in provincial Supreme Court ruling

Canada's Special Forces seek outside intelligence advice

The climate crisis is still a massive threat - even in the middle of a pandemic

Running an election in a pandemic is complicated - especially when politicians are the ones at risk

Toronto Star

Desperation sets in as CERB is set to end; these three Canadians are among the millions living on the bubble

Justin Trudeau's Liberals are confident they will avoid an election. Don't count on it, Jagmeet Singh says

Lawyer says client tested positive for COVID-19 after 'reckless' border agency made him attend hearing in person

Ford government introduces rent freeze legislation for 2021

These Indigenous fishermen in Nova Scotia just defied the federal government in a bid to make history

'Throw it away and wash your hands': Salmonella outbreak in Canada growing, leaving close to 500 people sick and dozens hospitalized

Some Ontario school boards allowing teachers to remove masks when they aren't with students

Forget a guaranteed basic income. There's a better way to make sure Canadians have enough money after COVID-19

The next step in tackling racism in Canada is justice reform, say Black MP's. Is Justin Trudeau listening?

Ontario limits gatherings in COVID-19 hot spots to 10 people indoors 25 outdoors

Trudeau starts consultations with opposition leaders on next week's throne speech

This is the time to battle COVID-19, not fight an election

Toronto Sun

Party hosts face $10G's fine as Ford pops ballon on big bashes in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa

Under 40 make up  majority of new COVID-19 cases

Premiers meet to send Trudeau a message

Liberals favourite debt-to-GDP tool now totally useless

We can't afford more green energy failures

Time to end the teachers' union's monopoly over public education

Teachers responsible for first Ontario school shutdown amid COVID-19 resurgence

A guaranteed income from Trudeau? No Thanks

The Feds new fuel standard will jeopardize jobs

National Post

Don't panic about COVID resurgence. But don't let your guard down either

Alberta outlines government wide strategy for attracting investment

Throwing money at it isn't the solution to every COVID problem

It's surprising that David MacNaughton had an ethics violation , but little surprise he's  Liberal

With new arrests at First Nations land occupation in Caledonia, comes echoes of fiery 2006 dispute

What is it about ethics that befuddles the Liberals?

Maclean's

Lessons from Throne Speeches past: Don't believe the hype

Canada's pandas are getting desperate. They need a flight home

Global

BC spreads $1.5 billion across sectors, falls short on tourism request

Trial of US man accused of helping migrants enter BC delayed by constitutional challenge

Nurse who avoided screening, transmitted COVID-19 'no longer employed' at BC Care home with deadly outbreak

Vancouver mayor 'disappointed' at purchase of high-end furniture for city hall, asks for review

Vancouver police board defers motion on street-check review, citing need for updated statistics

TransLink finalizes Broadway Subway station names with minor changes

North Vancouver dad fighting city hall to save pandemic built tree fort

BC sending firefighters south of border to help battle massive Oregon wildfires

South Okanagan wine village construction underway

BC teachers' union applies to Labour Relations Board over back-to-school concerns

Prime Minister Trudeau plays his hand in game of election poker

Loan program for Canada's biggest companies 'ineffective' experts say

Miscellaneous                            
         

Arson suspect arrested as ongoing New Westminster pier fire impacts air quality in Metro Vancouver

The 2020/21 school year's rough start

Why PACE Society is boycotting today's Vancouver police board meeting

Yet two more reasons why John Horgan should honour his election commitments

Horgan unveils economic recovery plan, Dodges election questions

Canadian Billionaires' Wealth is Skyrocketing in the Pandemic

Vancouver's New Affordable Housing Plan Needs a Serious Tweak

Children's online school privacy protection at risk: study

Local BC communities to share in $1.62 billion recovery cash

Return luxury furniture, Vancouver Mayor told