Ottawa Observations: Thursday, January 28, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday,  January 28, 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian Solar denies use of forced labour at its solar farm in western China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario modelling projects continued drop in cases if restrictions maintained

Quebec researchers find possible coronavirus treatment, but some remain skeptical

Biden eyes early warning system similar to the one Canada curtailed

Rapid COVID-19 tests are going unused in Canada - and that's a big mistake

Canada falls to 20th in the world for vaccine doses administered 

Erin O'Toole seeking more transparency from Liberals on vaccine rollout

Trudeau doubles down on promise of vaccines for all Canadians by fall. Is that still a realistic target?

COVID-19's UK variant expected to surge in Ontario, modelling predicts

Ontario has been over reporting the number of people vaccinated for weeks. It begs the question: What else has the Province got wrong?

How many doses are in a vial of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine? It depends on who you ask

The scientifically unique structure of the COVID-19 variant - and what makes it more infectious

The numbers are in: Canada's COVID fighting efforts are among world's worst

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Health Minister Adrian Dix answer your question at COVID-19 town hall

BC reports 546 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths; number in hospital falls below 300

More people in Whistler have contracted COVID-19 in January than in all of 2020

BC marks one-year anniversary of first confirmed case of COVID-19

Whistler becomes hotspot for cases, criticism of Vancouver queue jumpers

The Virus Changed. Now We must 'get to zero' or face catastrophe

How New Zealand handled one community case of COVID-19

Alberta seeks federal government support for a domestic vaccine supply issues

Globe and Mail

Nowhere to go: Lockdowns highlight a lack of public restrooms in Canadian cities

President of BC Lottery corporation was 'blown away' by RCMP report of organized crime at casinos

Ottawa launches process to develop legislation on Indigenous controlled health care

Report of Julie Payette reveals next to nothing

It's time for an Indigenous person to be governor-general, Bellegarde says

An Indigenous governor-general wouldn't mean reconciliation. It would mean nothing

CSIS warns Canadian universities about Alibaba's online platform

Liberals' pledge to plant two billion trees b 2030 to cost $2.78 billion more than planned, PBO says

Vancouver Airport Authority CEO Tamara Vrooman named chair of Canada Infrastructure Bank

CBC
  

Some snooping from Canadian spies needs better justification: commissioner

Liberal government declares January 29 national day of remembrance for victims of mosque shooting

New Green Partly Leader Annamie Paul will run for an Ontario seat

CBC responds to critics on last day of CRTC hearings to renew licence 

Former Rideau Hall employees consider legal options following report into toxic work environment

Liberal pledge to plant 2 billion trees could cost $2.8B more than planned, watchdog says

Ottawa lays groundwork for new Indigenous health legislation

Heritage Minister has final report into allegations of harassment at the Canadian Museum of History

Canada's top military commander marks international marks international debut in virtual NATO meeting

BC needs an independent agency to investigate civil rights violations in long-term care

Alarming numbers around men's mental health indicate need for national response

Toronto Star

       

Rising COVID-19 cases in northern Ontario schools raise concerns as reopening set for Monday

Julie Payette's resignation shows no boss is too big to fail, Trudeau says

Feds launch process to develop legislation on Indigenous-controlled health care

Victims of mosque attack to be honoured with national day of remembrance, action

Opioid deaths highlight need to decriminalize hard-drug possession, police chiefs say

Sex assault cases involving ex-PQ leader Andre Boisclair Bachrach in court April 16

Canada Revenue Agency probing ex-bureaucrat at centre of alleged $11.6M COVID-19 fraud

Controversial head of judges' disciplinary council retires

No, a 'universal basic income' won't lift Canadians out of poverty. Here's why

Big Pharma is not a charity

The upside of losing a Governor General

Toronto Sun

Nearly $636M in CERB payments to teens will be investigated

Working and living on the Subway has its ups and downs

Voices of LTC and Seniors advocates now louder daily

Heartbreaking Roberta Place disaster shows need to protect border

Trudeau's vaccine pledge over-hyped

National Post

Prepare for dose of reality - vaccines don't guarantee a quick return to normal

Julie Payette upset that her RCMP security detail was allowed to participate n workplace review: sources

Liberals accused of 'toxic disdain for democracy' as committee debates basis for proroguing Parliament during pandemic

Ontario can't explain why it's keeping schools closed and hurting kids

Maclean's

Canada is adopting standards aimed at helping pilots land on slippery runways

Global

New BC study shows nurses' physiological impacts of stress

BC's Housing Minister non-committal about Independent Penticton social housing review

Police already have the tools to crack down on illegal COVID parties: BC lawyer

BC Lottery Corp. CEO says casino bet limits rose to $100K despite link to underground banks

The great Yukon vaccine caper - not exactly the perfect heist

Court date set for BC couple accused of jumping vaccine queue in Yukon

Canada's pandemic 'finish line' is not a given: experts

Quebec MNA's get green light to physically head back to National Assembly

Ottawa keeps diplomat union hanging in push to meet over 'Havana Syndrome' risks

New maritime cybersecurity centre to fight pirates on the High seas and the digital world

Miscellaneous

Why right-wing extremism is becoming more problematic in Canada

BC Panel rejects a Universal Basic Income

The Sun Wrote about 'Overwhelming' Graffiti. The Downtown Eastside wrote back