Ottawa Observations: Friday, October 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday, October 9, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

UK MPs accuse Huawei of collusion with Beijing

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou dealt another legal blow in extradition case

Meng Wanzhou loses bid for access to confidential documents in extradition case

Former Hong Kong activists wait eagerly as Ottawa starts approving asylum claims

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Public-health officials look to change their messaging after surge of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton

Surge of cases in coronavirus hot spots threatens closure of major cities' schools

Health officials urge vigilance this Thanksgiving as COVID-19 modelling shows acceleration of cases

Ontario's COVID 19 testing system in upheaval as volumes drop at some sites, positivity rates rise and samples get shipped out of province

Ontario reports 939 new COVID cases, imposes 'modified Stage 2' in 3 regions

Second wave reaches Western Canada as Alberta sees surge of COVID-19 cases

Liberals filibuster opposition motion to get details of Trudeau family's speaking fees

Hajdu's bad pandemic getting worse as she faces questions over lack of rapid tests

BC reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, active cases edge upward again

Minimizing surge in COVID-19 cases 'a real mistake' experts say

COVID-19 exposure at Okanagan high school confirmed

New curling rules aim to reduce contact during games

Eleven schools with new exposures added in Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond and more

BC sees 119 new COVID cases in last 24 hours

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Globe and Mail

Doug Ford's critics call for more transparency on pandemic decisions

Small businesses can apply directly for federal rent-relief, bypass landlords, in revamped rules

Donald Trump is going to question the legitimacy of the US election. He couldn't pull that stunt in Canada

How to raise taxes, without wrecking the economy

Champagne deplores suggestion of military solution in Azerbaijan-Armenia fight

Federal government doubles pandemic aid for Canada's food banks

Canadian expats are a valuable resource. So why isn't the country putting them to use

CBC
    

Ottawa announces new rent relief program for businesses hit by COVID-19 closures

Some federal Greens and New Democrats are pushing for a temporary alliance

Canada tells Turkey to stay out of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Byelections being held now because pandemic risks could get worse: Trudeau

Canada added 378,000 jobs in September, even more than in August

How Trump and Biden's differing views on immigration could impact Canada's borders

Virtual Thanksgiving may not seem like fun, but surviving COVID-19 is more than enough to be grateful for

Toronto Star

Toronto, Peel and Ottawa have new COVID-19 restrictions. Here's what you can and can't do now

Premier Doug Ford and his medical officer of health were shocked by rising COVID numbers. Let that sink in

Ontario's retreat to Phase 2 feels like a slap in the face to restaurant and bar industry

Tenants get rent relief in Ottawa's second round of COVID-19 supports for business

The first wave of COVID-19 wiped out millions of jobs. How do we protect workers from the second wave?

Justin Trudeau says democracy must continue during pandemic, as Green Leader calls for Toronto byelections to be suspended amid rising COVID-19 cases

Ontario bans indoor dining, closes gyms and lowers gathering limits in COVID-19 hot spots as new cases hit a record 939

Why women wish men would stop talking

Black Lives Matter made a big impact and Trump style populism is on the slide in Canada and  U.S.,  says poll

Toronto Sun

Status quo not an option: Toronto prepares for new restrictions

Ford's closures hurt Ontario workers and small business

New supportive shelter costing 292K per unit to serve homeless

Where is the evidence for the latest restrictions? They don't have it

National Post

Ford locks down Ontario's COVID-19 hotspots: Indoor dining at bars, restaurants now prohibited

Justin Trudeau's coordinated attack on Canadian energy

Trudeau announces new business supports as COVID cases continue to spike

Doug Ford's new COVID rules are better than the overkill his critics demanded

A bad time to introduce a bad ban

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Global

BC's top doctor provides tips for a safe Thanksgiving amid COVID-19

New curling rules aim to reduce contact during games

'Never had such high demand': British Columbians keen on flu shots amid COVID 19

Liberals ease candidate nomination rules in case of snap election

Trudeau says Toronto byelection will continue despite increase in coronavirus cases

Former Premier Jean Charest filing legal action against Quebec government

Miscellaneous                            

Decriminalize drugs across Vancouver and watch the harm recede         

Reasonable Doubt: COVID-19 and the law

Vancouver to spend $30 Million on Emergency Housing for Homeless people

A Master Class on Overconsumption and Climate Change

The Australian Invasion: Big Coal's Plans for Alberta

Vancouver Council commits $30 million to fight homelessness

Fiscally sound BC Cities furloughed auxiliary staff, delayed facility openings

Last of three new coast guard vessels handed over in Victoria