Ottawa Observations: Friday, December 4, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, December 4, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

It's China's moment - why is that so unsettling?

'I am not going to comment': Trudeau asked about report US in talks to free Meng Wanzhou

If Meng is released to China, she'll likely return to hero's welcome and likely continue her work at Huawei

Trudeau says detained Canadians 'top priority' amid report of possible Meng deal

Kovrig, Spavor are still in jail. A new campaign wants to bombard Chinese embassies with cards

Are the US and China 'Destined for War'?

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Long term care industry waiting for advice on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Canada surpasses 400,000 reported COVID-19 cases as Trudeau warns of strain on hospitals

How two Manitoba First Nations are controlling COVID-19 outbreaks in their communities

Brian Pallister has his finest moment as Manitoba Premier

Seniors, long-term care workers should be first in line for COVID-19 vaccine, committee says

Federal COVID alert app wasn't working for some users for much of November

Ontario reports 1,780 new COVID-19 cases as task force meets to nail down vaccine plan

Who gets the COVID-19 vaccine first? Federal panel suggests long-term care and people over 80

Canada orders more COVID vaccines, refines advice on first doses as cases reach 400K

Concern over forced COVID-19 vaccination understandable but necessary

Construction problems prevented National Research Council from opening vaccine facility on schedule

BC reports 711 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

Former BC resident participating in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial

BC COVID-19 vaccine plan: Who gets priority and what is the schedule?

Canadians worry vaccine won't come fast enough to stop coronavirus surge: Ipsos

Over 700 new cases, 56 schools with new exposures and more

COVID-19 kills 11 more BC residents, as hospitalizations return to record level

Globe and Mail

Long term care commission urges Ontario to improve inspections, enforcement

Alberta care-home operator requests frequent mandatory coronavirus testing

Chasing the hydrogen dream: Ballard on quest to transform long-haul transportation

The field of crosses that won't stop growing

Six provinces urged Ottawa to delay tabling UNDRIP legislation, but were rebuffed by Justice Minister

Alberta offers Rocky Mountain coal leases after rescinding decades-old protection policy

For first time ever, Canadians can get a mortgage rate below 1 per cent

Canada's restaurants are losing hope for making it to 2021

Alberta's oil-pipeline might be nearing its end

A year ago, Canada's oil exports had a bright future. The future just got a lot more challenging

Go deep or go home: Why the Liberals' (not so) new home-retrofit policy is a disappointment

Trudeau says Canada will always defend right to peaceful protest after India criticizes PM's farmer remarks

Trudeau stresses digital technology's potential - and dangers - at global AI summit

CBC
  

India accuses Trudeau of encouraging 'extremist activities' with his remarks on farmers' protests

Where you live is who you are: Erin O'Toole and the new culture war

Liberals accuse Conservatives of disregarding court deadline, filibustering MAID bill

Building electric cars in Canada is key to reaching climate goals, recharging auto industry

Kenney blows hot and cold on federal government in span of 3 days

Toronto Star

Adamson Barbecue owner ordered to comply with COVID-19 regulations. Adam Skelly told to keep in-person dinging shutdowns as potential penalties increase

Adamson Barbecue's flouting of COVID-19 rules is opposed by 76 percent of Ontarians, poll shows

'The Crown's honour is at stake': Indigenous chief makes appeal to Justin Trudeau as fisheries deal rejected

CBC's Tandem shows broadcaster has lost its way, former top editor says

Trudeau brushes off India's criticism for standing with farmers in anti-Modi protests

Black federal public servants file lawsuits alleging systemic discrimination

Toronto Sun

Injunction compels mandatory rules-following at all Adamson Barbecue restaurants

Farmers expected to shell out $235M for carbon tax

Toronto's proposed vacant homes tax an attack on property owners

Runny nose? Stay home says new Toronto schools policy

The championship of fear over logic and reason

Down the rabbit hole we go

Jagmeet Singh correctly calls out PM for failing seniors with vaccine plan

National Post

COVID is rampaging through Alberta, but that's no reason to pick on the province

Rehab centres, research clinics crop up across Canada to manage COVID long haulers

Former Liberal MP questioned over ventilator contract at ethics committee

So the Prime Minister's Office can predict future conversations. Just Imagine!

Mind blowing Liberal spending spree a massive rip-off of future generations

Maclean's

The legacy of Romeo Sagansah, UNDRIP's first parliamentary champion

Global

Canucks anthem singer Mark Donnelly axed for planned appearance at anti-mask rally

COVID-19 staffing crunch forces Vancouver Catholic school online

Multiple reviews ordered amid misspending allegations at BC provincial health authority

Jail for sale: BC Penitentiary building on the block for $6M

Balmoral, Regent hotels now city property after Vancouver settles with owners

Burnaby RCMP shut down rave and multiple parties

COVID-19 first wave hit young people, families with young kids especially hard: BC Poll

UBC, SFU Capilano University extending winter break due to COVID-19

Tory MP sponsoring petition with vaccine 'misinformation' was unfortunate,' Hajdu says

Ottawa working to address child pornography as Pornhub faces media criticism, Trudeau says

Miscellaneous                            

City of Vancouver reaches settlement over expropriation of Balmoral and Regent hotels in Downtown Eastside

What's wrong with this picture? Horgan forgot to adjust the white balance

Police bust parties, a rave, and limousine driver in Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver

Vancouver takes over the notorious Regent and Balmoral SROs

Time for Classroom Masks, Says BC's Teachers

Impatient with Red Tape, Vancouver builder makes a tiny home prototype

'I was alone in a canoe But it was a magic canoe'

Canada's UNDRIP bill holds promise, but it's all in the doing