Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, November 11, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada condemns China's ouster of Hong Kong lawmakers but offers no asylum plan

Ottawa urged to set up hotline for reporting intimidation, harassment by Chinese government agents

Canada condemns removal of pro-democracy Hong Kong Legislators

When will Canada join the rest of the democratic world in standing up to China?

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

BC's Interior Health authority issues COVID-19 alert to residents as cases rise in region

Ontario and Quebec report 1,400 COVID-19 cases, Manitoba reports deadliest day

Why rollout of COVID-19 vaccine could be 'the most difficult part' in Canada

The 10 Canadian COVID-19 vaccine efforts listed with WHO are unlikely to be ready by 2021. But that doesn't mean Canada will be shut out

COVID outbreaks claim 36 lives at 2 Toronto LTC homes

29 residents of Toronto long-term care home dead after COVID-19 outbreak

A little humility from public health officials regarding COVID-19 would go a long way

These posters show how a wedding, fitness class and worksite became super spreader events in BC

Remembrance Day 2020

Remembrance Day in photos

Military's aid in COVID-19 fight noted as pandemic restricts Remembrance Day events

They shall not grow old

Remembering the contributions of Indigenous veterans

Canada marks Remembrance Day with small, socially distanced ceremonies

How technology - and a global pandemic - are transforming Remembrance Day

Second World War vet turns 100 with a socially distanced party - and a parade

A veteran's request for respect, compassion and remembrance amid COVID-19

How Canada and the World are marking the service and sacrifice of veterans

Ontario unveils memorial to heroes of War in Afghanistan

Remembering the fallen in East York

Ottawa Remembrance Ceremony altered by COVID, but the silence remains the same

The ever-evolving meaning of Remembrance Day

Counting my blessings on Remembrance Day

After surviving attack in Afghanistan, BC man serves as inspiration for new centre for veterans

BC Remembers special

'I lost lots of friends': For 100 year old BC veteran memories of WWII never fade

Over 20 legion branches close permanently amid coronavirus, more 'on the brink'

As Ottawa observes a quieter Remembrance Day, federal leaders thank veterans

'I'll try my best to adjust': Remembrance Day goes virtual across Canada

'The great fighting spirit of Canadians': Why my parents immigrated here after the Korean War

Tribute to a hero - remembering George Chow

'I cannot talk, I can only paint': The War Artists who broke boundaries

                                                                          

Globe and Mail

Left behind in Neskantaga and exiled in Thunder Bay, a nation still waits for clear water at home

How a young BC man pushed the province to recognize its long and vibrant Black History

Former NHL GM Mike Gillis calls for forensic audit of Field Hockey Canada

The main philosophy of Erin O'Toole's principled conservatism is winning elections

Canada's laws about foreign agents haven't caught up to the modern world

Canada 'concerned' by Syria and Russia's conference on the return of Syrian refugees

Trudeau says he expects a new trade deal with the UK can be done by end of 2020

Climate-changing methane emissions from oil patch twice as high as previously though, study finds

CBC
    

Canada names new veterans watchdog

Trudeau says he expects trade deal with UK can be done before 2021

Ottawa to probe contractors hired to fix longest-standing boil water advisory

Toronto Star

Ontario rejected its own public health agency's advice when it launched its colour-coded plan for COVID-19 restrictions

'The developers are all in control': Doug Ford's government moves to limit the power of conservation authorities, sparking fears for the environment

Canada's greenhouse gas problem is worse than they though, federal scientists say

Study finds climate-changing methane emissions from oilpatch twice as high as thought

'Our lives are ruined': Canada invited them as permanent residents - then COVID-19 slammed the door shut

Canada's federal leaders will defend your right to wear a poppy. Just don't ask them to stick up for your freedom of religion

Toronto Sun

Tent cities hunkering in for winter with the help of advocates

Guilbeault, Ratansi stories are telling

Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan on going to stores: Poll

Small businesses won't survive second lockdown

Trudeau to miss 2020 emissions target by 99.2%

Paramedics answer the call across Ontario

Businesses shut down by COVID need help, not excuses

National Post

Is Canada's economy leaking Stimulus?

Disability advocates urge Liberals to scrap it's 'norm-shattering' asssisted dying legislation

Maclean's

This should be the NDP's moment to shine. So, why isn't it?

PEI lobster fishers risk it all just to leave their harbour. And they're fed up

Justin Trudeau puts the pressure on Premiers

Global

Coronavirus benefits likely won't become permanent, Trudeau says

Trudeau says post-Brexit trade deal with UK should be 'easy' done by end of year

Kelowna City Hall vandalized with more anti-lockdown messages on Remembrance Day

Miscellaneous                            

Yukon becomes first Canadian territory to protect LGBT people from conversion therapy

A BC Rail Disaster waiting to happen? Audit bolsters warnings the risk is too high

What's at stake with the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion?