Ottawa Observations: Monday, October 26, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, October 26, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Hong Kong dissident urges Canada, allies to boycott 2022 Olympics in Beijing

RCMP officer says U.S. request to arrest Meng Wanzhou not unusual

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials produce immune response among elderly and young

BC's top doctor brings in new restrictions as COVID cases rise

Quebec and BC extend restrictions while Ontario balks at expanding pandemic measures

It's time to take aim at superspreader events

Hospitals full as cases surge in province's 'hot spots': These 3 charts show where Ontario is right now in the COVID 19 battle

It's still too early to know if Toronto's new COVID-19 restrictions are working, health officials say

Spike in Toronto cases could be linked to Thanksgiving: Top doc

BC reports 817 new cases of COVID-19 over three days, crushing records

BC cracks down on mass social gatherings as cases break records

Chilliwack private school closed due to COVID-19 exposures

Yukon sees 2 new coronavirus infections, bringing total number of cases to 22

Private home gatherings restricted, new cases at record high, new exposure in 26 schools and more

Two schools Closed, Family Gatherings Limited as BC's COVID-19 cases rise

BC marks 'sobering' weekend record of 817 COVID cases

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Globe and Mail

Saskatchewan Party cruises to fourth straight majority in provincial election

Liberals lose vote launching COVID-19 study after warning of risks to vaccine negotiations

Ontario PC MPP Sam Oosterhoof faces backlash after not wearing mask during group photo

Fight against systemic racism in prison wins all-party support

Oil patch consolidation leaves little to cheer about

Trudeau says federal government's budget update won't have fiscal anchor

Blair questioned on degree of confidence in RCMP Commissioner

Liberals dismiss the right to know, using a crisis as a shield

Liberals facing stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections

Shortening Canadian travel quarantines should be just the first step 

CBC
    

Scott Moe leads Saskatchewans Party to 4th majority government

Saskatchewan NDP needs significant electoral gains to remain relevant, say academics 

Federal Liberals hold onto Toronto Centre, York Centre in byelections

MPs vote to open investigation into federal COVID-19 response

Trudeau says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one is coming after crisis ends

Progress toward gender balance in peacekeeping in 'peril' committee told

Canada's transport regulator hasn't settled a single COVID-19 flight cancellation complaint

Toronto Star

York Centre byelection a surprise nail-biter. Liberals on track to hold Toronto Centre with Green Leader Annamie Paul second

Canada's Federal Court of Appeal extends deadline hanging over Safte Third country pact with US

Four Moe Years: Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Party defeat NDP for 4th straight majority

Farm kid with a wicked slapshot': Scott Moe wins first mandate as premier

Justin Trudeau promises to 'build back better' and Erin O'Toole scoffs saying there is no plan to reduce the pandemic debt

In York Centre byelection, will Maxime Bernier spell trouble for the Conservatives?

Tighter than expected Toronto byelections a measuring stick for Trudeau Liberals

Unmasked amid COVID-19, Sam Oosterhoff is a politician of faith who lost face

Toronto Sun

Marci Ien wins seat as Liberals face stiff challenges in two Toronto byelections

Politicians going bare faced leaves them red faced

We need a Canadian model to save Canadian journalism

Trudeau Liberals spending Canada into a massive hole

Trudeau loses on motion MP's remind him he leads minority governments

Halton and Durham spared lockdowns - for now

Ford makes the right move, balks at further restrictions

Canadians who are losing it over Trump hatred need to rein it all in

Pandemic response probe needed now, not later

National Post

Liberals hold off tough challenges in two Toronto byelections as government's COVID-19 handling put to test

Saskatchewan Party elected to fourth straight majority government and first under Scott Moe's leadership

Patty Hajdu should've been fired even before she was caught not wearing a mask

A fresh wave of layoffs is pushing Albertans to the edge - and in danger of losing their homes

Economists call for improved spending transparency as Trudeau again refuses to set fiscal anchor

Committee bid to unearth Trudeau's WE charity speaking contracts fails when Bloc MP votes 

no' by mistake

Conservatives pass motion that Liberals say will threaten Canada's access to COVID-19 vaccines

Ford's ode to Wynne was notably gracious considering he inherited her mess

Maclean's

In Saskatchewan election, four Moe years was a foregone conclusion

I think this Parliament is broken

Global

Voters return Saskatchewan Party to power for fourth straight mandate

Marci Ien, Ya'ara Saks elected in Toronto Centre, York Centre byelections

Labour Board calls Alberta hospital staff walkout illegal, order picketers back to work

With first flight between Toronto and Abbotsford, Swoop hopes to fill a void for Canadian fliers

Coronavirus document disclosure motion passes with support from Tories, Bloc, NDP

Federal fisheries committee talks First Nations law, moderate livelihood, systemic racism

'Totally unacceptable': Champagne slams Turkish President's comments on French leader

Lotto Corp. staff were told not to intervene in suspicious casino transactions, BC inquiry hears

Miscellaneous                            

Over $5 million slashed off price of West Vancouver luxury home listed last summer at almost $15 million

Three rescue missions conducted for unprepared and lost hikers, including two individuals whose clothing froze solid

Challenge coins reveal disturbing side of policing

The Supreme Court Just made a Stellar Decision on Women's Equality Rights

BCLC suppressed investigations of casino high rollers, investigator says

Where there's smoke there remains fiery opposition in Canada