Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, September 22, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Last Hong Kong governor calls for joint effort among countries to stand up to China

Parliament should bring back the Canada-China special committee

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Cases could spike sharply if Canadian epidemic stays on a current course, Tam warns

'A bit unnerving;' COVID-19 survivors worried about future consequences

Canada's top doctor warns of sharp rise in COVID-19 cases if Canadians don't follow guidelines

Ottawa signs deals for potential vaccines amid warnings that second COVID-19 wave could be worse than the first

BC reports 96 new cases of COVID-19, sharp decline in active cases

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she's received death threats during BC's COVID-19 response

BC's daily health checklist for children going to school shortens to just 7 symptoms

Coronavirus numbers are surging in Canada. But who's getting sick and why?

Eight schools with cases, active cases decrease, and Dr. Henry targeted by threats

COVID-19 could impact global life expectancy

Dr. Bonnie Henry received death threats

Active COVID-19 infections in BC plunge overnight as recoveries surge

See Notes on the BC election from our  Victoria Viewpoints Archive

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

Trudeau plans television address Wednesday evening after Throne Speech

A Prime Minister in two minds picks a path forward

Canadian Museum of History president on leave amid harassment investigation

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

Many Canadian snowbirds debate winter plans amid COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta to liquidate emissions reductions fund to pay deficit, new programs

An Apollo 13 moment for Canada's energy sector

Canada should increase financial support for child care to help women return to the work force

Is Canada about to repeat fiscal history? Debt levels suggest that's likely

Canada accused of breaching obligations under Arms Trade Treaty by allowing experts to Turkey

Opposition blames Liberals as talks around return of Parliament near11th hour

COVID-19 pandemic limits possibilities for former PM John Turner's state funeral

A pandemic shouldn't mean circuiting grassroots democracy

Is Canada about to fail the residents of long-term care homes a second time?

CBC
    

Former Prime Minister John Turner to be honoured with state funeral October 6

Federal Conservatives make use of a COVID-19 test not sanctioned by Health Canada

Not guilty plea entered on behalf of Canadian arrested in White House ricin case

Supreme Court hears arguments for and against ending the carbon tax

Disarmament group calls on Canada to ban exports of military drone tech used by Turkey

Trudeau to address the nation on COVID-19 fight Wednesday evening

'BlueLeaks' data breach involved 38 Canadian police forces

Federal government's climate policy hangs in the balance as Supreme Court considers carbon tax

Immigration services to reopen gradually after pandemic shut down many programs

Ford deal to build electric cars in Oakville comes amid $500M government cash to upgrade plant

Toronto Star

'You ruin USA and lead them to disaster': Ricin laced letter to White House included message to Trump

As the pandemic rages, Canadians prefer a closed border with Donald Trump's America

Erin O'Toole thought he'd be taking on Justin Trudeau in Parliament this week. Instead, he's stuck in his basement listening to Grimes

Sparks fly in the Ontario Legislature as Doug Ford clashes with Andrea Howarth over COVID-19 response

It looked like Toronto had a chance to beat the pandemic in August. We blew it

Doug Ford's fall pandemic plan: This had better be worth the wait

Metrolinx set to pay TTC $38 million over issues with Presto system, LRT construction costs

Justin Trudeau's Liberals are betting that electric vehicles can recharge the economy. But a vision is not a plan

Ontario's back to school plan is 'morally unconscionable' teachers tell labour board

Ford deal offers a long-term vision for Ontario's auto industry

Toronto Sun

Accused ricin-mailer told border agents she was 'wanted' by FBI: affidavit

Get your flu shot: Ford

Departures show big problems with Trudeau's COVID response

We can get through this without a lockdown, but it's up to you

Throne speech to talk short- and long -term plans as cases rise, prompting PM address

Public Health Officials urge Canadians to limit contacts again as COVID-19 cases rise

Here's why the wealth tax is a bad idea

Why have there been sudden exits from public health?

Why this firearms and hunting business is taking the feds to court

Will the throne speech save the Liberals?

John Turner, an appreciation

What's Trudeau's plan to pay for his throne speech promises?

The high cost of Trudeau's promises

National Post

Supreme Court hears opening arguments over whether federal carbon tax law is constitutional

Trudeau to address nation Wednesday night to warn of situation's urgency

BC NDP succumbs to the leftist battle over identity politics

No, Erin O'Toole doesn't owe Muslims an apology

Alberta seeks assurance that RCMP will comply with law allowing people to access abuse history of domestic partners

The most popular idea that won't be in Wednesday's throne speech? A four day work week

Quebec woman charged with threatening to kill US President Donald Trump

The throne speech you'll never hear

State funeral for Prime Minister John Turner will be limited by COVID-19

Conservatives condemn electronic voting system after test problems, blame Liberals for being unprepared for Parliament return

Healthcare is not on life support, despite what premiers looking for handouts say

Asbestos's name isn't it's only problem there's also the gigantic mine

Why can't politicians leave energy east project dead and buried?

Maclean's

'We must take steps to protect ourselves and our families'

When this is all over, will governing revert to the status quo? It shouldn't

Global

First storm of the fall set to move across BC starting Tuesday night

Reports of neglect, abuse at Okanagan group home has tenant speaking out

Trudeau to address the nation over coronavirus pandemic after Wednesday's throne speech

Canadians can now see conflicts of interest declared by COVID-19 vaccine task force

Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Liberal government's carbon tax

Erin O'Toole's wife tests positive for coronavirus following earlier negative result

NS Mi'kmaq want more than words from Ottawa in ongoing lobster conflict

More than half of Canadians think coronavirus deficit too big but split on election need

Miscellaneous                            
         

Reconsider transit reliance on fare revenue: TransLink CEO

Largest BC cities hit hardest by pandemic: UBCM president