Ottawa Observations: Friday, January 8, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, January 8, 2021


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada calls Hong Kong mass arrests an 'assault on representative democracy' 

Trudeau, WHO call out China's COVID secrecy - too late

Watching the Neighbours 

Like much of the Donald Trump era, a second impeachment was once unthinkable

Chaos in the US is the product of hateful words and language spreading like a virus

Trudeau condemns US Capitol riot, says Trump and other politicians incited violence

A chastening for Trump allies, but not the death of disinformation

The Trump train reaches its inevitable terminus: violent insurrection

The Capitol - a long time symbol of optimism - has lost its shine

The insurrection in Washington shows police decide who to protect and to serve

Trudeau says 'shocking' riot in Washington was incited by Trump

The storming of the Capitol has Ottawa wondering: Are we ready?

Two days after rioters stormed the US Capitol, Trudeau blames Trump for 'an assault on democracy'

Male, white, toxic and not too bright: Who were the insurgents who stormed the Capitol?

Violence is wrong, rioting is wrong. And it should be universally condemned, whatever its source

The storming of the US Capitol wasn't about white supremacy, whatever Canadian pundits say

Let's not waste this crisis in American democracy

Canada's Pandemic Travelling politicians and officials

All but five senators say they haven't travelled abroad during COVID-19 pandemic

Senator co-signed order barring international travel during pandemic - then went to Mexico

Halton police chief's Florida trip upsets grieving officers

Halton police chief apologizes for travelling to Florida, will return to Canada

Getting the big picture on those globe-trotting public servants

BC mayor resigns, cites 'bullying, hypocrisy' after visiting family cabin 2 hours away

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario mulls tougher pandemic restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar

South African variant of COVID-19 found in Alberta

Quebec to monitor air quality in classrooms as schools reopen Monday amid COVID-19 case surge

As Canada falls behind other countries on vaccinations, Trudeau promises to 'scale up' deliveries

Health Canada says 9 adverse reactions after COVID-19 vaccinations are in line with clinical trials

Back of the line: Vaccines and the brawl over who goes first

'When you see the modelling, you'll fall off your chair': Doug Ford issues strongest COVID-19 warning yet

Trudeau's goal to have vaccines for all Canadians by the end of September assumes Health Canada will approve them

What good are COVID-19 vaccines if people are afraid? We need to build trust with radicalized communities, specifically PSW's facing vaccine hesitancy

Get vaccines to high risk persons pronto

Where's my shot? What you need to know about the provinces' vaccine roll-out plans

BC adds 18 new COVID-19 deaths, 61 new cases

Active COVID-19 cases in BC fall to eight week low

Globe and Mail

Foreign airlines take Canadian wage subsidy

Paramedics alarmed by conditions inside home with Ontario's worst LTC outbreak

All eyes on Ottawa for COVID-19 vaccine rollout that could trigger a 2021 federal election

Ottawa offers premiums to drug makers that can deliver more COVID-19 vaccine doses sooner

There are many ways to stop a pandemic crossing the border: Maybe Canada should try some 

CBC
  

Health Canada postpones overhaul of drug pricing for 6 months

Airline vacation ads face scrutiny as politicians named and shamed for their pandemic trips

Diabetes is an epidemic and we need a national plan to get it under control

For families and friends of Flight 752 victims, time has stopped

Toronto Star

        

It's boys in the sandbox fighting': Now stop the bickering and start fixing long-term care, advocates say

Pornhub owner facing proposed $600 million class-action lawsuit from Ontario woman

Family members of victims killed when Iran downed Flight 752 will be allowed to get permanent residency

Could a mob insurgency happen in Canada? Dumb luck - and decent leadership - protects us

As Quebec's COVID-19 cases rise, so does Premier Francois Legault's approval rating? What's his secret?

Toronto's Unions call for the retraction of Mike Harris' Order of Ontario

Toronto Sun

Ford warns Ontario headed in 'frightening' direction

Hillier lays out vaccination plan for all of Ontario

Politicians must work together not fight over vaccine

New numbers show carbon tax doesn't leave you better off

National Post

Majority of Canadians in recent poll support stricter COVID-19 lockdowns, hefty fines for rule breakers

Doug Ford tells Ontario he's scared, then refuses to say what's scaring him

Trudeau announces more vaccines coming as provinces run through supplies

No Canadians probably wouldn't give up their vaccines for Olympic athletes

'You can jump the queue': Canada's Snowbirds eye COVID-19 Vaccination in Florida

Maclean's

Renters across Canada are banding together to fight high housing costs and evictions

Global

BC court tosses ticket issued to man playing podcast on cellphone in cup holder

BC should join other provinces in releasing list of school-related COVID-19 cases: teachers' union

'My life is different now': BC woman remembers parents killed in Iran plane crash, on year later

Canadians visiting Hawaii in droves despite advice to avoid non-essential travel

Revelstoke trying to balance between safety, supporting businesses

BC energy minister says 'helpful' Site C report will go to cabinet soon

Big White limits resorts to 'locals only' following BC's extension of health restrictions

BC bucks national trend by adding 3,800 jobs in December

Doug Ford says Ontario will run out of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by end of next week

Trudeau says Canada could see an election this year

Vaccine distribution, Washington riots are top topics during Trudeau call with Premiers

Miscellaneous

Find out how soon you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

Teachers in hard-hit Fraser Valley call for improved safety measures at schools, including mandatory masks

Undated photo appears to show Conservative party of Canada deputy leader Candice Bergen in MAGA hat

How Vancouver dealt with two pandemics, a century apart

Last Days for BC's Apple industry?

Get Real Canada, Get to Zero

A last minute Health Order wrecked a Big night for BC Restaurants.  And they're mad

Ban on Social Gatherings Extended Again as COVID cases rise

COVID takes toll on Canada's democracy as information  flow slows: experts