Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, October 24/25, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday Saturday/Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

O'Toole pushing Trudeau in right direction on China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario keeps watch on effect of restrictions as COVID-19 cases pass 1,000 in one day

Atlantic Canada closed out the world to be COVID-19, and the economy has done OK

Quebec passes milestone of 100,000 total COVID-19 cases

History helps explain why Alberta isn't likely headed for a pandemic lockdown (and would never cancel  Halloween)

The truth about testing for COVID-19: Advice from a swabber

Experts point to 'crucial' week ahead after Ontario reports more than 1,000 infections on Sunday,  a new all-time high

A Niagara area dog first in Canada to test positive for COVID-19

Canadian provinces hardest hit by COVID-19 reach sobering milestones

Ford gets pushback on lockdowns from his own MPPs

Quebec passes 100,000 COVID-19 mark, Ontario counts highest daily count since pandemic start

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Globe and Mail

More mergers in oil sector expected after Cenovus, Husky transactions

Former Premier Kathleen Wynne won't run in Ontario's next election. The surprising part is that she stayed

Five constituencies to watch in the Saskatchewan election

New Doug Ford vs. Old Doug Ford: Which one is Premier of Ontario?

Government should only bail out airlines under strict conditions

Brenda Lucki does not need to take the fall for the shortcomings of the RCMP

Saskatchewan to vote in election where leading candidates cast themselves as opposites

CBC
    

Trudeau government pressed to shield secret operational information in court

Federal study details workers hit hardest by tax benefit system for extra earnings

Sipekne'katik chief says discussions with commercial fishers in Nova Scotia can wait

Party strategists brace for a long winter of cliffhangers in the Commons

A snap election averted

Ottawa names NS university president to rebuild trust between Mi'kmaw, commercial fishers

With its new space centre, NATO seeks the ultimate high ground

Lougheed, Trudeau and the notorious NEP

Toronto Star

His idea for patio domes seemed perfect for a Toronto winter with COVID-19 except they weren't allowed. So he called Doug Ford

Shoppers Drug mart has become a huge pandemic winner - and it didn't happen by accident

Health Minister Patty Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating

Immunity task force chair says Tories' proposed probe will hurt pandemic response

Feds urged to act as data suggests COVID-19 making it hard for veterans to get help

Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq chief casts doubt on Ottawa's bid to quell violence over lobster

Justin Trudeau got what he wanted from Jagmeet Singh - but at what cost?

Toronto Sun

Business owners in Halton and Durham fear possible Monday lockdown

Two Toronto by-elections should punish Liberals but won't

Ford needs context before reacting to 1,000 case record

China cheerleader Patty Hajdu changes COVID-19 tune

Snowbirds nesting at home over COVID concerns

OPP officer calm while under attack at Caledonia 

The voice of the little guy still matters

The NDP is broke - in more ways than one

Trudeau's tone deaf green new deal will kill manufacturing

Here's the real back-story to the Maritimes lobster dispute

Ontario regulates new workplace screening requirements as COVID cases rise

National Post

Vote to review Liberals response to COVID-19 highlights showdown between politics and science

Why the Trudeau Liberals were prepared to take Canada to an election

What lessons does John Horgan's Big BC election victory hold for Justin Trudeau

Maclean's

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Global

Seniors' minister 'hopeful' coronavirus will be watershed for better treatment for seniors

Saskatoon hospitals ready for COVID-19 uptick: SHA CEO

WestJet pilots protest 'outsourced' flights to Swoop in Calgary

Saskatchewan sees record turnout during advance polls

Six Nations and Caledonia residents clash over land claim dispute

Inquiries through the roof as travel agency announces plans to extend Atlantic bubble to Cuba

Moe looks for milestone not seen since Tommy Douglas

Miscellaneous                            

Buyer takes $7 million lot next to $13 million Shaughnessy mansion of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou