Ottawa Observations: Monday, November 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, November 9, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

With 3.4 million nationals in Hong Kong, Canada and allies have more influence than they realize: expert

Trudeau says he is confident Biden will press China to release detained  Canadians

Joe Biden offers a glimmer of hope for two Canadians detained in China, says former ambassador

Biden's election win won't bring Kovrig and Spavor home

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Pfizer and BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective in trials

There's new hope for a coronavirus vaccine, but let's not celebrate too quickly

BC could return to stricter lockdown if new measures are unsuccessful, Horgan says

The pandemic is picking up speed, but the Ford government is easing restrictions. It makes no sense

Trudeau says promising new Pfizer vaccine could be 'light at the end of the tunnel'

What Pfizer's promising COVID-19 vaccine results mean for Canadians

Cases climbing like never before and few see an end in sight: Three charts that explain where we are right now with COVID-19

New national survey will test for COVID antibodies

Canada still lacks a COVID-19 strategy

'I just want to see the evidence': Scientist want more data to confirm  Pfizer vaccine is 90 percent effective

Trudeau says Pfizer vaccine could be 'light at the end of the tunnel' but hurdles remain

BC reports 998 new COVID-19 cases over two days as hospitalizations surge

'If you are in doubt ... don't do it': BC officials respond to confusion over latest COVID-19 rules

Vancouver-based biotech company central in development of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

'Call RCMP or bylaws': BC's new COVID-19 orders raise questions on enforcement

Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine: Here's what experts are saying about the new data

38 schools and 17 flights with new exposures, five deaths and more

Group fitness classes and sports cancelled across Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley

Nearly 1,000 COVID cases, 5 deaths since Saturday

                                                                          

Globe and Mail

Toronto to follow Peel Region in adding local restrictions to Ontario's new reopening system

Alberta considers options as COVID-19 cases continue to surge

Premium Brands, coalition of Mi'kmaq First Nations acquire Clearwater Seafoods

CBC
    

Liberal MP out of caucus after employing sister for years using public funds

'Public vetting' of appointments threatens public faith in judiciary, says bar association

Bank of Canada unveils shortlist of names under consideration for new $5 bill

Trudeau promises to connect 98% of Canadians to high-speed internet by 2026

Trudeau and Biden lay out shared commitment to fight pandemic, climate change in first post-election chat

Toronto Star

Peel tries to change 'dire' COVID-19 outlook with restrictions aimed at stopping private gatherings

Justin Trudeau looked like a climate crusader next to Donald Trump. That won't be so easy with President Biden

Liberal MP resigns from caucus after employing sister in constituency office

Health Minister expects COVID-19 cases in Saguenay to rise before situation improves

Charles McVety borrows heavily from his Christian college charity. He also holds a political IOU from Doug Ford

Justin Trudeau first leader to talk to US President-elect Joe Biden

Doug Ford welcomes Joe Biden's election after souring on Donald Trump

Toronto Sun

Focus on Peel as Ontario reports over 1,200 new COVID-19 cases

Is Ford breaking his promise to protect seniors

Bad PR is Bad PR as Whole Foods qujckly becomes stale bread

We remember all - telling untold stories of sacrifice

Strict new COVID measures coming for Toronto

It's time to tackle our own political double standards

National Post

Canada ready to fight any US protectionist actions under Biden administration, Trudeau says

Company says union rejected deal to pay employees more to work exclusively at it's long-term care homes during pandemic

Ontario MP resigns from Liberal caucus after employing sister in constituency office

Airlines didn't refund our airfares. Now they're getting our tax dollars

Federal government looks to impose limits on dividends, executive pay from airlines who receive bailout

Carbon border tax under Biden likely not imminent, but it may be inevitable

The marvellous Mr. Meeker

Farewell Alex Trebek we're going to miss you

Ontario takes real steps to empower black youth

Maclean's

How the pandemic has disrupted the lives of international students in Canada

'I didn't know what it was to be afraid': WWII veterans share their most vivid memories

Global

A father's love in a pandemic: the Canadian WWI veteran who died of flu searching for son's grave

BC Lottery Corporation investigator complained that CEO ignored possible money laundering 

IKEA Coquitlam closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Vancouver police set up neighbourhood response team over growing concerns on crime

Horgan hopes to bring back legislature next month to pass COVID-19 supports

Miscellaneous                            

BC NDP government freezes rent increases until July after John Horgan's party promised no hikes for all of 2021

The last strokes of BC's New Political Map are drawn

On Facebook, Parents share doubts and Data about COVID-19 In Schools

Volunteers built showers for Victoria's unhoused. They were left high and dry

Why NDP should drop its youth overdose bill

Air quality not a top concern for Metro Vancouver residents, says survey

Less pipeline politics polarization now between BC and Alberta