Ottawa Observations: Thursday, November 12, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, November 12, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian born  lawmaker says he will remain and fight for Hong Kong after ouster

Canada opens the door for young Hong Kongers in wake of China's security crackdown

Ottawa announces new Hong Kong immigration options as committee warns Uighurs face 'genocide'

Asylum-seekers from Hong Kong need more help from Canada, advocates say

Appeasing China would be a mistake

Canada opens doors wider to immigrants from Hong Kong as china clamps down

Canada needs to sanction China over treatment of Uighurs, MPs say

Amid Chinese crackdown, Ottawa widens door for young Hong Kong immigrants

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Kenney rejects calls for broad business shutdowns while Alberta hospitals face a capacity crunch

Quebec, Ontario weigh extending winter break at schools as COVID-19 cases surge

Ontario stands firm on COVID-19 framework despite mounting criticism as daily case count exceeds 1,500

Experts around the world say to wear a mask indoors. But do province-wide mandates work?

Does a mask protect me from COVID-19 infection? Understanding the latest public-health guidance

Promising new therapy for COVID-19 cleared by US, still under review by Health Canada

Latest modelling shows COVID-19 cases in BC doubling every 13 days

Vancouver Island's chief medical health officer recommends avoiding travel to Lower Mainland

Christmas ins't cancelled, but COVID-19 means 'it'll look different,' Dr.  Bonnie Henry says

Ontario on track to have 6,500 COVID-19 cases a day by mid-December

Manitoba hunkering down for second time to fight spread of virus

We cannot afford half measures in our fight against the pandemic

'COVID is starting to win.' Jason Kenney warns as he stops short of severe restrictions in Alberta

Ontario could see up to 6,500 new daily cases of COVID-19 in December, latest modelling shows

Strict COVID-19 protocols are leaving seniors lonely, depressed and wondering: is it worth it?

BC on track to see 1,000 new COVID-19 cases a day if changes not made: Modelling numbers

BC sets new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, adds 1,130 cases over 2 days

Record new cases; 6 healthcare outbreaks;  43 schools, 11 flights, and more with new exposures

BC reports record number of active COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations

                                                                          

Globe and Mail

Ontario COVID-19 relief program under investigation for fraud

Mayor John Tory urges Torontonians to stay home as COVID-19 cases rise, red zone restrictions loom

Keystone pipeline investment a hedge against Trudeau 'political risk,' Kenney says

Canada's biggest pension plans to provide $3.2 billion in financing for Intact's proposed RSA takeover

The evidence is conclusive: Canada can't beat the pandemic by passing the buck

In this time of plague, we yearn for the protection of a closed border

COVID-19 has exposed how our health care system fails marginalized people

CBC
    

Conservative MP raising funds off his opposition to conversion therapy bill

Conservatives demand remedial measures for MP who left Liberals after hiring sister

Mounties may have broken law during NB anti-fracking protests, says watchdog

Refugee advocates say Canada must step up resettlement efforts despite pandemic

Senators question Freeland on transparency of aid package for troubled businesses

Toronto Star

Doug Ford warns Justin Trudeau not to use Ottawa's emergency powers to fight  COVID-19

Feds pass $61.4 million to Ontario to help less-fortunate workers find new direction

Loblaw raises shareholder dividend but won't be reinstating 'hero pay' to front-line workers

Inquiry hears money laundering concerns at BC casinos rose as 2010 Olympics neared

Veterans minister declares backlog progress even as overall numbers go up

The Liberals promised Canada a new climate change strategy. Joe Biden's election means it's time to deliver

COVID-19 is recognized as an airborne threat, but Ontario teachers say school ventilation still isn't a priority

Former Whitby MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes details disillusionment with Trudeau's Liberal party

Toronto Sun

Order or Recommendation? Confusion swirls over Tronto COVID rules

Those calling for Ontario lockdown may sleep well but the unemployed surely do not

A self righteous Liberal elite forced to walk the plank

Expect harsh COVID measures in Toronto for foreseeable future: Officials

Trudeau screwed up help for small biz,  now the Senate needs to fix it

Freedom of Expression a founding principle of Canada

National Post

Ford is about to lockdown Ontario further - hopefully more carefully this time

Deal to buy Atlantic Canada's largest seafood company signals First Nations' ambition

Sir John A. Macdonald High School near Halifax is changing name to be more inclusive, principal says

Backlash over John A. Macdonald highlights Canada's crisis in history education

Toronto's 'unacceptable' gang problem

A work from home tax and other zany ideas from economists stuck in their basements

Why Erin O'Toole is gambling on building a nw union-friendly Conservative voting coalition

Maclean's

A lonely day of remembrance in a time of COVID

Global

Former senior BC official says he warned minister of suspected drug money laundering in BC casinos

Domestic violence in BC could 'remain behind closed doors' amid COVID-19, group warns

'Troubleshooters' to help resolve COVID-19 disputes in BC School System

BC Parks Foundation in fundraising race against time to buy Salish Sea Island, convert it to park

New study says BC government must focus on children's mental health in COVID-19 recovery

Metro Vancouver workplaces must ensure employees conduct daily COVID-19 checks under health order

Trudeau, Premiers to meet in December to address health care funding

How can the feds step up their coronavirus response? Experts are divided

Miscellaneous                            

If schools are essential, treat them that way

Climate action is an act of faith

BC Real Estate Association reports 'pent-up demand may be starting to fade' but prices continue rising

Vancouver's Incentives to get affordable homes built are too rich

BC First Nations prepare to elect a New Regional Chief

Rich Coleman told in 2010 of illicit drug money in casinos: investigator

Life Labs personal data breach leads to multiple class action suits

Proportion of non gamblers rises in BC as pandemic changes industry's odds: poll