Ottawa Observations: Monday, October 19, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, October 19, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Chinese envoy overstepped with threat to Canadians in Hong Kong, Freeland says

Ottawa right to call out China on 'wolf warrior' diplomacy

The Western World has had enough of China's hypocrisy

Canada has a China problem that requires strong words and decisive action

Canada needs more than just words in its spat with China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Toronto reveals rates of positive COVID-19 tests by neighbourhood

How dissecting superspreading events can help people take COVID-19 measures seriously

Testing rates lagging in Toronto neighbourhoods hit hardest by COVID-19

If you're powerless or homeless, COVID-19 has you in its sights

Pandemic lessons from the 14th century

Top doctor says BC in 'second wave' of COVID-19, with 499 new cases over three days

21 new exposures in Lower Mainland schools, record high new cases, and more

Henry says BC is in second wave of COVID-19 pandemic

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Globe and Mail

Ottawa condemns violence against Mi'kmaq fishermen, say their rights must be upheld

The Trudeau government can end this lobster war by honouring Indigenous rights - and their limits

Resolving Nova Scotia's fishery conflict will require inviting both sides to the negotiating table

Mi'kmaq fisheries under attack: The story in Nova Scotia so far, and the treaty rights behind it

Charity coalition says it has concerns about secrecy at WE Charity

Liberals threaten election if proposed 'anti-corruption' committee is debated

WE Charity affiliate under scrutiny in Kenya over 'regulatory and governance' issues

'It doesn't make senes': Backlash grows after Ontario's advice for trick-or-treating  on Halloween

Sir John A. Macdonald's name to be removed from Queen's law school building

Environment Minister says Trudeau's government is taking 'great interest' in carbon tariffs

Alberta grants property tax holiday to oil producers

PBO says temporary expansion of Employment Insurance will cost $13.5 billion

Cancelling Halloween is an act of ghoulish politics

More drug shortages are inevitable unless we act now

CBC
    

MPs hold emergency debate on NS lobster fishery dispute

Minister says Mi'kmaw fishermen in Nova Scotia being 'let down' by police in wake of weekend blaze

Iranian official pushes back at Canada as Flight PS752 talks start

Toronto Star

The numbers behind Ontario's stern warning about Halloween, plus more lockdowns

Doug Ford gives up on Halloween, and even epidemiologists say this message will haunt us

Doug Ford defends recommendation to cancel trick-or-treating: "Sometimes you can't win"

Ottawa urges calm as Nova Scotia fishery dispute rages on

How badly has the WE scandal hurt Justin Trudeau? Two Toronto by-elections may offer clues

Leave my neighbours alone, Doug Ford tells anti-mask protesters

Kathleen Wynne says she won't seek re-election in the next campaign

Opposition push for 'anti-corruption' committee could trigger snap election, Trudeau government

Ontario looks at smartphones for storing government issued ID

Ford plays a nasty Halloween trick on kids in COVID hotspots

Toronto Sun

Demand for flu vaccines during COVID way up

We keep cancelling life in Ontario without proper evidence

Trick or Treating stance takes these fact free recommendations a step too far

Making Halloween work COVID style

Protesters in front of home scaring kids: Ford

The pandemic jail gates closing yet again

Toronto Police 'regret' that mistakes were made' during G20 summit

Toronto bylaw officers won't target trick-or-treaters: City officials

Trudeau Liberals threaten election to keep things hidden

National Post

UCP narrowly passed a private health care resolution at its party convention. What that means for Alberta

COVID-19 cases surpass 200,000: Conservatives say Trudeau Liberals botching second wave

Ontario's top health official urges against trick-or-treating in four COVID-19 hot spots

On the Tories calling for a Federal COVID-19 probe: If not now, when?

Liberals threaten to call election if Parliament passes 'anti-corruption' committee motion

WE Charity paid $24K in expenses for Sophie Trudeau's attendance at eight events in eight years

'I'm alive': Jordan Peterson back in Canada after lengthy medical treatment, he says in emotional new video

Federal Minister criticizes RCMP response in Lobster fishing dispute as more officers dispatched to intervene

Clash of the lobstermen

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Global

Big demand in BC for seniors' high-dose flu shot

Air Transat lays off more than 50 per cent of remaining flight attendants as pandemic continues

Canadian Civil Liberties Association appealing decision upholding Newfoundland and Labrador travel ban

As Ottawa commits to protect treaty rights, Sipekne'katik chief says 'actions speak louder than words'

Vancouver's ban on sale and use of consumer fireworks in effect November 1

PM believes Canada has 'more tools' than in first wave of COVID-19 to avoid a second shutdown

'We need a clear plan': MPs clash during emergency debate on Mi'kmaq lobster fisheries

Miscellaneous                            

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Jagmeet Singh on Power in the Pandemic Parliament

Workplace harassment and abuse remain major concerns in Canada