Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, September 30, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers claim US tried to 'trick' judge in extradition case

If we will fly China's flag, what flag won't we fly?

In reply to throne speech, O'Toole hammers China and accuses Trudeau of stoking regional divisions

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

University of Guelph developing COVID-19 early warning system through waste water tests

Health Canada gives green light to rapid COVID-19 test

There is one free lunch with COVID. It is a mask

Health Canada approves rapid COVID testing device as Canada braces for caseload spikes

Canada has approved a 15 minute COVID test. But the lineups will still go on for hours

COVID-19 declared after Oshawa wedding

Health Canada approves rapid COVID-19 test, make says it will be available here 'in the coming weeks'

Liberals plan to buy 7.9 million rapid COVID-19 tests, but approvals delay wider roll out

Health Canada approves rapid coronavirus test after feds put 7.9M on order

Active and hospitalized cases increase, one school added to exposure list, and no new outbreaks

Race for a COVID-19 vaccine raises cost, safety - and trust - issues

If we just treat COVID-19 as a pandemic, We're screwed

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Globe and Mail

Ottawa won't say whether it let military sales to Turkey slip through its arms embargo

Conservative senator says she's up against federal 'boys' club in bid for post

Toronto is the only North American real estate market considered in bubble territory

'A country's shame': Indigenous woman's cries for help, abuse before death spur calls for action on systemic racism in health

Toronto council approves increased COVID-19 restrictions

School boards call on retired teachers, non-certified instructors to fill staffing gaps

'Small number of kooks': Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemns apparent racist rally in Edmonton

Justin Trudeau slips the punch on Erin O'Toole's debut as Opposition Leader

Canada needs to act quickly to address Western alienation

Blanchet and O'Toole return to Parliament, urge Canadians to keep guard up against COVID-19

Liberals survive confidence vote as House of Commons unanimously passes benefits for workers

The pandemic changed Toronto's streets. Hopefully, they won't change back

CBC
    

Phyllis Webstad reflects on inspiring Orange Shirt Day and starting a movement

Quebec gives police legal tools to enter homes quickly to stop gatherings during COVID-19

O'Toole, Blanchet return to Commons after COVID 19 isolation

Mi'kmaw parliamentarians call for new body to deal with conflict over lobster fishery

Liberals survive confidence vote as COVID-19 aid bill passes unanimously

Polar bear damages RCAF search and rescue chopper

Troubled pandemic rent subsidy program expires today - and there's no replacement ready

The CERB Benefit is over - here's what you need to know now

Toronto Star

Memo reveals 'shocking' police misuse of COVID-19 database, say rights groups

Indigenous woman who endured racist slurs as she lay dying prompts calls for action from Ottawa

Doug Ford's government abandons unconstitutional gas-pump stickers that railed against federal carbon pricing

Will Donald Trump's shout-out to the Proud Boys be a 'call to action' in Canada?

'There is no Team Blue, Orange, Red or Green': Premier Doug Ford discusses COVID-19 response with party leaders

'It's just not fair and it's heartbreaking': Glen Murray cries foul after Green party admits it misdirected funds in leadership race

Mail in ballots could mean no clear winner on BC's election night

'She's walked a mile in my shoes' Doug offers courtesy and respect to the last person you would expect

Canada has sent election observers to fragile democracies. Donald Trump's America should be on that list

Toronto Sun

Ford says balance needed, not another lockdown

Toronto Nursing home dealing with COVID-19 outbreak

Dodging the second wave truly life or death struggle

1 homeless encampment gone, another 349 to go

Questioning the value of lockdowns

We're number one! highest unemployment rate in the country

National Post

Ontario's new COVID models show everyone should stop panicking - especially Doug Ford

'Time to do something different': Duelling public letters offer Doug Ford advice as he plots 'targeted' COVID-19 response

Upper Canada finds the perfect COVID-19 scapegoat: nudie bars

As COVID aid bill ands, Senators seek same hybrid system for sittings as House of Commons now uses

Everything you need to know about the Canada Recovery Benefit, the new program replacing CERB

Ontario doctors: Use a localized approach in COVID fight, not sweeping new lockdowns

Maclean's

How Canadian colleges rose to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic

Here's how our battle against the second wave is going

Ottawa moves on rapid COVID testing. But antigen tests aren't here yet

Global

'Remember us': Orange Shirt Day's BC founder says residential schools still recent history

'It's personal to me': Dr. Bonnie Henry on why we can't afford to ignore BC's overdose crisis

US boater fined $2,000 for breaking quarantine to visit BC girlfriend 

Pub owner in Kelowna pulls message on receipts to 'vote that f-er out'

Court should determine in Canada failed youth behind climate change suit: lawyer

First Nations leaders outraged after BC teen found dead in group home closet

Green leadership race marred by missing ballots, donations before vote: candidates

Senate delays debate on coronavirus benefits bill rushed through House of Commons

'Blindsided': Black Nova Scotians say their community was left out of new restorative process

Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $1.84 billion deficit

Liberals introduce legislation to make September 30 Indigenous reconciliation holiday

36 Canadian senators call for new Brunswick to ensure access to abortion

Canadian economy grew by 3% in July amid coronavirus: StatsCan

Miscellaneous                            
         

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