Ottawa Observations: Friday, October 23, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, October 23, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canadians shouldn't expect a COVID-19 vaccine this year, Trudeau says

Trudeau announces plan to purchase 76 million doses of Canadian-made COVID-19 vaccine

Trudeau announces made in Canada vaccine deal but warns vaccines months away from rollout

COVID infections in BC remain at elevated levels on Friday with 223 new cases

BC's COVID-19 Cases Hit Record Level

Active cases top 2,000 for the first time as BC reports 223 new COVID-19 cases

14 new exposures in Metro Vancouver schools, workplace and wedding outbreaks, and more

Trudeau announces $214M for Canadian coronavirus vaccine research

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Globe and Mail

Complexity, slow rollouts and too many strings attached: A midterm review of the business bailout programs

Federal cabinet readies airline bailout package

Ford says he's considering imposing stricter COVID-19 measures on at least one more Toronto area region

Chorus Aviation confirms it has received a takeover proposal; shares surge

Ottawa appoints Nova Scotia university president to help build trust between commercial, Indigenous lobster fishers

The Liberal government is making a mockery of Canada's parliamentary democracy

Canadian companies warn Conservative motion could deter domestic production of PPE

Health Minister Patty Hajdu's dismissal of more access to government records disappoints information commissioner

RCMP Commissioner must resign, Assembly of First Nations National Chief says

Saskatchewan NDP leader asks voters to focus on Moe's track record before Monday's election

Trudeau won't commit to meeting promised deadline to lift all boil-water advisories on First Nations

Federal lawyers predict border chaos, system delays, backlogs unless court extends Canada-US refugee pact

CBC
    

AFN chief calls for resignation of RCMP commissioner as NS fishery dispute continues

Bombardier suspends delivery of aircraft engines used on military drones

Canada and its manufacturing sector face harm if PPE documents are released, says industry group

Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact

Mark Carney says smart money needs better tolls to measure climate risk

Hate Graffiti carved into Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Saskatchewans next government must address barriers Black people fate

Kenney should listen to his health experts, not his education experts

Toronto Star

Doug Ford defends closure of indoor restaurant and bar service as industry warns tens of thousands of jobs will be lost

As standoff at '1492 Land Back Lane' heats up in Caledonia, land defenders say, 'This is a moment for our people to say no'

As Loblaw charges suppliers more, worries about food security grow

Canadians react to sudden closure of beloved retailer Le Château

Just two companies have been approved for Ottawa's emergency COVID-19 loans. Where are the rest?

Ottawa appoints NS university president to help resolve Indigenous lobster dispute

Majority of international travellers since march deemed 'essential;, avoid quarantine

Doug Ford's embrace of preacher Charles McVety should offend us all

Leaders criticize track records in final stretch of Saskatchewan campaign

Bellegarde wants Brenda Lucki out as head of RCMP

For Canada, the last US presidential debate held a glimmer of hope

Toronto Sun

Restaurants roasted by restrictions, hungry for help

LTC Commission gives life-saving advice for COVID's second wave

Ford needs a better plan than just lockdowns

Let's talk about the positive COVID-19 news out there

Government pandemic edicts have real life consequences

Move over Giuliani! Sacha Baron trolls Trudeau!

National Post

Ottawa warns of upheaval at the US border unless court extends life of Safe Third Country deal

'If Trump wins again, I'm moving': For some Canadian expats, option to return to Canada is a safety net

Pushing Back: Why the Federal Liberals were prepared to take Canada to an election

Hallelujah! No fall election. that will show those mean Tories

Coronavirus hysteria will soon come to an end

Toronto area  suspected murder victim identified as Iranian-Canadian activist Mehdi Amin

A space for controversial opinions

Maclean's

The public's right to know is apparently not Patty Hajdu's priority

Global

'Made up nonsense': Judge orders eviction of notorious North Vancouver hostel owner

'Murder hornet' nest discovered near British Columbia border

Vancouver council votes to 'encourage' masks in civic facilities rather than make they mandatory

Snow in Metro Vancouver at higher elevations, Coquihalla section closed amid wintry weather

Miscellaneous                            

Sam Sullivan: Here's why I'm speaking out against a supervised - injection site in Yaletown

Hats off to council for getting behind $1 billion for housing!

Nova Scotia's Lobster War: How Ottawa Set the Fire

Lifeline for People with PTSD and Depression is Restored after Tyee Report

Winter is coming for Vancouver's Homeless. Where's the Urgency?

Court action aims to remove Vancouver city councillor from office

Pride flag flight cost Langley $62,000

Vancouver council approves free year-round parking for veterans

New dates set for budget watchdog's reports on major naval projects