Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 27, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, November 27 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Down to rare earth: Canada ignores China's resource power grab at its own peril

Mountie says he suggested meeting with CBSA on Meng arrest to avoid 'problems'

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Procuring a vaccine is an important source of hope. But Ottawa is awful at procurement

Alberta adds 700 enforcers to stop COVID-19 rule-breakers as hospitalizations climb

Canada's at the back of the COVID-19 vaccine line. But it's not because they aren't made here

It's not over yet: Three things Canada has to do to get the pandemic under control

My hometown, Toronto, went into lockdown again. In Barbados, where I'm visiting the pandemic is mostly a dream

Trudeau plays down early vaccine delays, says 'what really matters' is large-scale inoculation by September

Two pandemics: Canada's largest city endures pre-holiday lockdown, while nation's capital offers indoor dining and gym workouts

Trudeau turns to the military to help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution

A top soldier has his marching orders: Deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians by September

Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Quebec to deploy rapid COVID tests to Saguenay region and test air quality in schools

Trudeau fumbles on vaccines while telling Canadians to look toward finish line

General Hillier takes command of Ontario's vaccine distribution force

Alberta offers even more data on COVID-19 deaths

Beyond the numbers: Who is dying of COVID in Canada, and how?

Most Canadians will have COVID vaccination by next fall, Trudeau says, putting focus on finish line

What happened to the domestic vaccine production we were promised?

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Newton Elementary School in Surrey

BC reports 11 deaths and 911 new COVID-19 cases, number in hospital tops 300

Rapid COVID-19 testing trialed at Vancouver International Airport

Multiple COVID-19 cases reported at Whistler Blackcomb staff housing

Over 900 new cases, 11 new deaths belligerent behaviour incidents

CBC's The National to hold virtual town hall about COVID-19 pandemic in Canada on December 1

As November ends, COVID-19 continues to threaten BC's North

BC again sets record for number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

Globe and Mail

COVID-19 pandemic highlights Canada's paltry policies for paid sick days

Crowded malls and empty storefronts: Black Friday hints at chaotic holiday shopping period to come

Hudson's Bay Co. has survived for 350 years. Will it survive COVID-19

Trudeau's office releases account of him scolding O'Toole about a phone call that hadn't happened

It's his job to prepare for calamities. COVID-19 pushed TD beyond its playbook

Ottawa faces calls to not appeal Canadian Human Rights Tribunal findings on non-status First Nations children

Are the Liberals ready for the pushback against one of their most pivotal climate policies?

Murray Sinclair to retire from Senate in January

Former member of Labrador Inuit government questions 'blood quantum' method after being ousted

Liberal spending plans could lead to GST hike, says CD Howe panel

CBC
    

Murray Sinclair to retire from Senate

Trudeau's office botches press statement calling out O'Toole for spreading misinformation

The 'Great Reset' reads like a globalist plot with some plot holes

Mountie hopes latest report on RCMP's 'toxic' culture convinces Ottawa to stay out of lawsuit

Jagmeet Singh and AOC crew up to find impostors in hit game Among Us

What we expect from regional and city governments is increasingly out of step with their powers

The politics behind Jason Kenney's 'tepid' response to COVID-19

Toronto Star

Court freezes 7 properties owned by family members allegedly involved in theft of COVID-19 relief funds

Excessive swearing, and other tips from former premiers for taking on the men in the room

Newspapers urge Ottawa to speed up plans to regulate tech giants like Google and Facebook

NDP leader stoked over 'epic crossover' in video gaming sesh with AOC

Senator Murray Sinclair, former head of TRC, set to leave the upper chamber next January

Toronto Sun

Out of jail on bail, Skelly's BBQ revolt rolls on

Patty's do as I say, not as Hajdu attitude costs taxpayers more than $100,00

Facts matter now more than ever!

Canada's deficit is through the roof! Does anyone care?

Trudeau and Trump: More alike than they think they are?

Ford must lock down unnecessary government spending

Small biz revolts shows need for smarter COVID regulations

National Post

PMO sends readout of Trudeau scolding O'Toole over 'COVID misinformation in phone call. But the call hand't happened

Lobbying watchdog says three cases have been sent to RCMP for criminal investigation since start of pandemic

Blue Jays fans may not miss the Rogers Centre, but don't expect them to pay for replacement

Government asks for more time in disclosing massive trove of pandemic response documents to MPs

Saskatchewan driller hits 'gusher' with ground-breaking geothermal well that offers hope for oil workers

Government asks for more time in disclosing massive trove of pandemic response documents to MPs

The showdown at the Barbecue Corral

There's much to celebrate in Sir John A Macdonald's legacy

Maclean's

Trudeau needs a COVID-19 emergency order. Here's how to do it

Studying to be a better citizen: The true value of an arts degree

Global

RCMP say they're not writing tickets for people driving together from different households

Plenty of sales, but few crowds as COVID-19 colours Black Friday in BC

It's not too late to save 102 endangered Fraser River species, according to UBC study

TransLink riders must now wear masks at indoor or sheltered stops

Jagmeet Singh impresses AOC during 'epic crossover' video game livestream

Miscellaneous                            

Jak King of Grandview-Woodland writes book about East Vancouver community's battle against city hall

Extinction Rebellion will block rail lines in Burnaby and Montreal to oppose Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion

Filipinos decry as 'slap in the face' John Horgan's disregard of calls to name Mable Elmore to BC NDP cabinet

NIMBY or Not? NDP President Opposes affordable housing near Island property

Vancouver Voted to Decriminalize Drugs. Now What?

A reconciliation warning from an Abbotsford Classroom

Chatelaine awards 'women of the year' to Wet'suwet'en Matriarchs