Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, November 24, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Former envoy to China says it's not necessary for Canada to monitor foreign influence via a registry

Defence grills police officer on FBI surveillance of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

Canada must embrace Biden's China alliance, and suffer the consequences

McCallum says he tried to improve conditions for Korvig, Spavor in Chinese prison

What an Australian-style push against Chinese interference might look like

Champagne warns tough talk on China could hurt efforts to free Kovrig, Spavor

Mountie doesn't recall talk about sharing information about Meng's devices with FBI

Champagne, Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong spar over China approach

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta bans indoor gatherings, cancels classes for older grades as it deals with rapid rise in COVID-19 infections

Jason Kenney ends his COVID-19 dithering but at what cost?

Jason Kenney's 'balanced approach' is a fast-track to failure

Canada will get COVID-19 vaccines after other countries due to lack of manufacturing capacity, Trudeau says

Ottawa unveils $32 million deal to buy antibody COVID-19  treatment

Let's make Canada a global leader in COVID-19 treatments

As US, UK plan to roll out vaccines in December, Canada largely silent on distribution

COVID-19 vaccine race is a long way from over and human challenge trials still have a role to play

Pandemic Perspectives: surviving on the street during COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines won't ship to Canada until they are approved for use here

COVIID-19 rapid tests deployed to some Ontario hospitals, long-term care homes: gov't

COVID fatigue is real - here are some concrete steps to fight it

COVID vaccine for Brits and Americans - But not Canadians

Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine will come later to Canada than other countries

Alberta declares state of public health emergency, sends students home a COVID cases soar

Jason Kenney's coronavirus announcement: 'These measures are tough, but necessary' 

941 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths reported as BC continues to shatter records

British Columbians could be fined $230 for not wearing a mask in indoor, public spaces

BC Grocery store hires security guard as anti-mask hostility grows

BC dance studios, other indoor group activity spaces must close amid COVID-19 restrictions

Fire at Burnaby hospital a factor in COVID-19 outbreak affecting 55 patients

Public calling for more enforcement for BC Transit's mandatory mask policy

Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency. Here's what it means

COVID-19 outbreak at Burnaby Hospital: 55 patients and 44staff test positive after fire

Over 900 new cases, 28 schools with new exposures, mask enforcement

Switch to a "Green Zone" strategy for taming COVID-19

BC Shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 infections by almost one-third

Globe and Mail

Families of 737 Max Crash victims push Ottawa for closer scrutiny of Boeing Jet

US cuts softwood duties on most Canadian producers

The 'Great Reset' Conspiracy theory is a great embarrassment for all involved - including Ottawa

What Canadian politicians can learn from Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Small businesses are right to be angry about lockdowns

Canada pledges $270 million in aid over three years for Afghanistan

CBC
    

Victims' families tell MPs Boeing 7387 Max should stay grounded for now

Commons considers Bloc bill to end diary concessions in trade deals

Canada has turned back 4,400 asylum seekers in 5 years

Nav Canada studying cutting air traffic controllers at 7 towers across Canada

NATO  holds its breath as Trump lans for January withdrawal from Afghanistan

Toronto Star

Remember Justin Trudeau's trip to the Aga Khan's private island? Joe Biden's new 'climate czar' John Kerry was there too

Keystone XL not the same project John Kerry nixed in 2015, Canada's US envoy says

Youths behind climate lawsuit file appeal after Federal Court rejects case

Toronto Sun

City orders defiant restaurant owner to shut his barbecue joint

Councillor recycles absurd Yonge street bike lane plan

Under Trudeau Canada shifts in its stance with Israel

Canada sees more than 335,000 foreigners arrive despite Quarantine Act

COVID leads parents to look for educational alternatives

The limitations of green energy

National Post

Etobicoke BBQ restaurant forced to shut after defying lockdown order to open for dine-in service

Government has right to keep info from MPs, top civil servant tells committee probing WE charity

'Triple black swan' event to push Alberta's budget deficit to $21.3B this year, with 100,000 unemployed

US billionaire again battles to stop 'trespassers' on his giant BC ranch

Maclean's

How this baby otter is helping keep Vancouver Aquarium afloat

Global

BC elementary school goes into lockdown after unknown man walks into a classroom

BC SPCA warns against at-home neutering after 'horrific' incident

For Canadians living abroad,  COVID-19 Christmas means difficult decisions

BC Teachers' Federation asks parents to encourage their kids to wear masks in schools

Canadian military says 'no concerns' raised by troops working with Australians in Afghanistan

Miscellaneous                            

East Vancouver elementary school goes into lockdown after unknown man enters classroom

Ottawa fails on climate legislation. Again

Vancouver's Rental Incentive partnerships are needed. And working

Bringing life back to the Downtown Eastside's Empty Storefronts

Angela Sterritt and the Fight to tell Indigenous stories right

Concord Pacific doubles down in Surrey downtown core

Dead man's sperm off limits: court