Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, September 15, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Six former Canadian ministers call for release of jailed Chinese dissident in open letter

Experts call on Canadian universities to close off Chinas' access to sensitive research

Why it's more effective for united democracies to 'engage and constrain' China than ostracize it

For Hong Kong residents looking to escape repression, it might already be too late

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Strokes can be the first symptom of COVID-19 in young patients, new Canadian research shows

Several Quebec regions face imminent bar closings, restrictions on gatherings as COVID-19 cases spike

Future lockdowns should be more targeted, Health Minister says amid rise of COVID-19 cases

How to make sure the second wave of the pandemic is noting like the first

Ontario reports 251 new COVID-19 cases

Want a COVID test? Pack your patience and expect long wait times

People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant: CDC study

Nearly one in four Canadians believe officials exaggerate threat of COVID-19, poll suggests

This is not a blip: COVID-19 cases are accelerating in Canada, should we be worried?

Health Minister hopeful Canada can avoid sweeping lockdowns during second wave

What to do as a second wave of COVID looms

BC reports 97 new COVID-19 cases as number of patients i hospital nearly doubles in a week

Two schools with cases, health violation tickets issued, and hospitalized cases continue to rise

A New, Huge Study on Public Trust in Vaccines. And More Science Journal news

COVIID-19 This Fall: How We're prepared

First Nations launch challenge to Government's COVID-19 secrecy

COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC rise to 18 week high

Lack of COVID location disclosure breaks law: First Nations

Chrystia Freeland's Big Bat Trade Day

US removes tariffs on Canadian aluminum but imposes quotas on future shipments

US calls off tariffs on Canadian aluminum  - for now

The Trump administration drops its aluminum tariffs just hours ahead of Ottawa's planned retaliation

Canada proves that Donald Trump doesn't win every fight he starts

US abruptly reverses course, lifts tariffs on Canadian aluminum

Sanity prevails in aluminum trade war

Freeland offers few answers as Trump administration levels strict new quotas on Canadian aluminum

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

Freeland promises 'wise and prudent' economic plan focused on jobs, limiting impact of COVID-19

Trans Mountain pipeline carries record-breaking amount of crude in August

Albertans are anxious over the coming federal Throne Speech, and some of their fears may be justified

What else does Erin O'Toole want to take back?

Inequality is not the Bank of Canada's problem to solve

Warm weather tourist attractions across Canada extend into fall to cater to late-blooming demand

Why the Liberals shouldn't call an election this fall

Leslyn Lewis to seek Conservative nomination in rural Ontario riding in next federal election

CBC
    

Canada to keep border with US closed until at least October 21 says source

Bloc Quebecois leader in isolation after wife tests positive for COVID-19

Pressure mounts on Health Canada to approve rapid COVID testing devices

Parliamentary police service member tests positive for COVID-19

NDP leader says he's more concerned about the budget than the throne speech

Army commander vows to issue special order to weed out extremists in the ranks

Ex- Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis plans to run for a seat in Ontario

Toronto Star

Canada's largest private retirement home operator wants to stop quarantining new residents - but experts say that could put seniors at risk

Canadians dislike of Donald Trump reaches new heights

Welcome back to school - now put your mask on and use the hand sanitizer

Under COVID-19, the cost of a shelter bed has doubled. A new report says supportive housing is a cheaper, safer solution

Experts explain why parent's shouldn't panic over early COVID-19 cases during back to school season

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves- Francois Blanchet's spouse tests positive for COVID-19

Justin Trudeau's make-or-break throne speech might just be 'empty words', NDP fears

Threat of fall federal election eases as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Canada's soaring deficit has some people worried. Will the spending change with Chrystia Freeland in charge?

Toronto Sun

Closing Parliament and WE scandal boosts Liberal poll numbers

US-Canada border shutdown likely to extend through November: Sources

COVID kills businesses big and small

Lots of jitters as kids return to elementary public schools

Stopping COVID spread is up to you

Government is just getting bigger in Canada

National Post

'Good politicians and profligate policies - Chrystia Freeland wants to redistribute the wealth

Canada may soon enact rules forcing Facebook to pay news outlets for content

Fighting pandemic is government's top economic priority, above deficit concerns: finance minister

Maclean's

What we'e seeing in 2020 is Idle No more 2.0

Farewell to Liberals' easy green revolution

Under BC's dome of smoke and ash

Global

In BC, John Horgan could be next to roll the election dice

BC will consider providing more information on school-based COVID-19 cases

Province considers five options for Vancouver North Shore transit crossing

COVID-19 confirmed at Delta Secondary School

How the US Wildfires are impacting air quality from BC to Ontario

Vancouver opens clean air shelters as smoky skies persist

Bloc Quebecois leader to be tested for coronavirus after wife tests positive

Halifax area man shares his experience after CRA cyberattack

Security officer on Parliament  Hill tests positive for coronavirus

Miscellaneous                            
         

Vancouver City Manager Sadhu Johnston to step down in January 2021

Council orders tiny homes option be weighed for Vancouver's Homeless crisis

Pandemic, Wildfire Smoke and Overdoses hit the downtown east side

BC government extends state of emergency to restrict spread of COVID-19

BC to spend $78.5 million to improve team-based health care across province