Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  September 8, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Beijing's assault on privacy goes global

O'Toole says his 'Canada First' strategy means economic self-sufficiency, getting tough on China

China threatens and intimidates people within Canada as Ottawa remains silent

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

BC closes nightclubs, banquet halls while Ontario pauses further re-openings

Alberta reports most COVID-19 cases since May

What we've learned about COVID-19: We have to keep learning

Seven Quebec politicians isolating after Longueuil mayor tests positive

Alberta orders hundreds of students to stay home after potential exposure to COVID-19

Theresa Tam supports federal review into Canada's pandemic early warning system

BC closes nightclubs, banquet halls after confirming 429 new COVID-19 cases over long weekend

Potential COVID-19 vaccine makers speak out in bid to reassure the public

Surge in cases means Ontario won't change COVID-19 restrictions for at least a month

How the pandemic has aged us - almost every aspect of COVID-19 life has impacted our mental, physical well-being

Tam preaches caution as students return to school and COVID numbers rise

COVID will have a lasting impact on our children

Canada sees 608 new coronavirus cases as students, teachers head back to school

AstraZeneca pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after unexplained illness in UK: reports

Obesity may up risks of COVID-19 complications, but doctors still searching for why

Nightclubs, banquet halls in BC ordered closed again as COVID-19 cases rise

The importance of Phase 3 - and why it can't be rushed

Ottawa orders review after report pandemic warning system was shuttered

BC announces 429 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths over four days as active cases near 1,400

Dr. Bonnie Henry orders nightclubs and banquet halls to close, adds new alchohol service rules

Over 100 new cases daily for four days in a row, hour health care outbreaks, 14 flights with cases

BC nightclubs, banquet halls must shut down again

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

Majority of Canadians unsatisfied with Julie Payette's job performance, poll finds

Her Excellency's excellence is self-evident - at least to Trudeau

Lebanese refugee claims in Canada surge in first three months of 2020

Asylum claims being filled in Canada continue to rise slightly despite COVID-19 pandemic

Thousands of Canadian students return to class as new COVID-19 cases emerge

Sir John A. Macdonald shouldn't be worshipped - or cancelled. In the country he created, there's always a middle way

Rental demand takes another hit as many students stay home

Former leader Andrew Scheer finds place in Conservatives' new shadow cabinet

Canada is failing to prosecute alleged war criminals, report says

Ottawa extending its widely criticized pandemic rent-relief program

More than 35,000 people eligible to vote in Green party leadership race

CBC
    

Ontario teacher sounds alarm as 30 plus students pack into classroom during pandemic

Stornaway getting $170K in taxpayer-funded repairs before Erin O'Toole moves in

Hajdu orders a review of pandemic alert system after scientists claim warnings were ignored

Liberals extend commercial rent-relief program for last time

Scheer finds place among Conservatives' new Opposition critics

The Trouble with high school streaming

Toronto Star

Toronto police officer ordered to remove 'Punisher' patch from uniform

For Canada's 1.8 million unemployed, waiting out the pandemic on government benefits is not a solution

As an activist, Steven Guilbeault took on polluters. As Canada's heritage minister, he's going after high tech giants

Doug Ford's cabinet to decide whether to appeal court ruling that anti-carbon tax stickers are 'unconstitutional'

Australia is in a fight with Facebook and Google. Canada could be next

Toronto Sun

Ontario pauses openings, but not for schools

Shootings up as Trudeau's gun ban fails

Mixed messages on COVID-19

What are the make or break issues for keeping schools open?

The balance O'Toole is showing with his new list of critic positions

Opening schools in the era of COVID-19

National Post

"It is despicable': Jason Kenney wants to make it a crime to deface police monuments in Canada

Birth tourism is up again. Nobody likes it, but who will stop it?

Eight months after deadly air crash, Canada delivers class action suits to Iranian government

Quebec judge who refused to hear woman's case until she removed hijab apologizes five years later

Facebook to assess US political ad ban for use in next Canadian election

O'Toole names shadow cabinet with Rempel Garner, Piliever and Stubbs in key positions

Maclean's

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Global

Canada to help with next steps in Rohingya case after Myanmar soldier confesses: Rae

Canada sees 608 new coronavirus cases as students, teachers head back to school

Vancouver mayor to table motion on ways to help homeless, including temporary camp

COVID-19 exposure confirmed at West Vancouver school

Smoke from Washington State wildfire blankets parts of Vancouver Island, BC interior

Miscellaneous                            
         

West Vancouver party with over 200 guests busted for COVID-19 violations

Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation explores integration of Child Care facilities in future residential projects

First Nations criticize government response as Pandemic Fears rise

'They're trying to take my house'

Why are corporations moving into Health care? Doctors Say it's the system's fault

Vancouver mayor calls for 'temporary emergency relief encampment' for homeless

Sexual exploitation gets BC teacher lifetime ban