Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Wednesday, October 28, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Chinese-Canadian groups laud China's fight against Canada, allies in Korean War

Ottawa shouldn't expel China's ambassador. There's a better way to send a message

How to deal with hostage-taking, extortionist China

Meng Wanzhou's lawyer says RCMP officer lying about explanation of her arrest

CBSA officer claims Meng Wanzhou was flagged for 'national security' concerns ahead of arrival

Border Services officer 'shocked' Huawei's Meng was to be detained

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ottawa must fix 'boom and bbust' approach to pandemic preparation, top doctor says

The virus has killed 10,000 people in Canada. Opposition MPs are right to seek answers

How low testing on the weekend may be making it harder to control Ontario's second wave

How will COVID-19 affect you? Your postal code matters as much as your genetic code, says Canada's top doctor

Here's how our battle against the second wave is going

BC reports another 287 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

12 schools with new exposures, one healthcare and one community outbreak, and more

'Herd Immunity' is an inviting idea but Terrible Policy

COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC rise to six month high

What you need to know about BC's new rules on socializing indoors

No 'safe 6' in Fraser Health area as residents are asked to restrict gatherings to household members only

                                                                           

Globe and Mail

Chrystia Freeland is justifying crisis spending again, not talking about economic recovery

Scott Moe forced to clarify 'independent' Saskatchewan comments, address upstart Buffalo Party

As Finance Minister, Freeland sets a different tone from predecessor Morneau

Fiscal targets will come, but emergency spending must stay for now, Freeland says

Canadians should stand with Macron, even if Trudeau won't

Sobey's executive open to regulation of the grocery industry

Blanchet demands apology from Justin Trudeau for government's decision to invoke the War Measures Act in 1970

CBC
    

Family members of PS752 victims report receiving threats for speaking out against Iranian regime

Opioid deaths skyrocket, mental health suffers due to pandemic restrictions, new federal report says 

Finance Minister says COVID-19 economic recovery still needs sustained fiscal stimulus

Former Alberta MP, deputy prime minister Don Mazankowsi dies at 85

Bank of Canada plans to keep interest rate near zero until 2023

DND calls sexual misconduct in military a wicked problem seeks long term solutions

Bloc Quebecois seeks official apology for October Crisis detentions

RCMP used covert search and surveillance powers before arresting high=level intelligence official

Toronto Star

'This is a very unhealthy relationship': As Ottawa  mulled regulations for tech giants, Facebook tried to recruit public servants

Liberals continue filibuster over WE affair at Commons finance committee

Don Mazankowski, former Alberta MP and cabinet minister dies at 85

His dad invoked the War Measures Act 50 years ago. Now some want Justin Trudeau to say sorry

Is COVID-19 the antidote to Trump-style populism in Canada?

Is time up for the struggling Green Party?

Chrystia Freeland wants to spend more - lots more

Toronto Sun

Tory hoping to get Gyms reopened in Toronto

Ontario bill protects long term care homes, not Seniors

Ontario eyes end to six-month abstinence requirement for liver transplants

Maskless sick teacher far worse than unmasked politicians

It's time to start questioning the agenda of Canada's public health officials

COVID alert APP a long shot because few infected are playing

Toronto must forge safe back to a new normal

COVID-19 means innovate or go bankrupt

Freeland's Marie Antoinette moment

National Post

'He was a giant': Don Mazankowski, former deputy PM in Mulroney government, dies at 85

A little bit of pushback against Ontario's shutdown-happy government

Freeland needs to reset her compass when it comes to Liberal fiscal strategy

Finance minister says government will turn off financial taps, but no before pandemic ends

Addressing the crisis of distrust in police

It is never OK to say the N-word - even in academia

Going up the welfare wall

Maclean's

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Global

BC casino violated reporting laws after investigator warned Lottery Corp. of breach, inquiry hears

16 BC fire fighters test positive for COVID-19 following deployment to California

Heavy rains trigger evacuation order for tiny community on BC's central coast

City of White Rock offers free parking to help attract shoppers and visitors

'I could cry': Millions of apples rotting in Okanagan orchards

Co-chair of NS Assembly of Mi'kmaw Chiefs steps down amid moderate livelihood fishery dispute

Former Alberta MP Don Mazankowski dies

Canada will keep up heavy but 'limited coronavirus spending': Freeland

Miscellaneous                            

Massive secret lab discovered in Lumby, US smugglers arrested in BC

Report says rents are falling in Metro Vancouver. Is it a good time to renegotiate the lease with your landlord?

Strathcona Park Tent City: Nightmare, or Refuge?

The Pandemic is even reforming sidewalks

You can't stay in your car on some BC Ferries Decks. Internal emails raise questions about why?

A man assaulted at Strathcona Park lost his leg

Stopping $800,000 cash buy-in not part of casino investigator's job BCLC: manager

BC taxpayers foot $27m bill for retiring, defeated MLAs: CTF