Ottawa Observations: Thursday, February 11, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, February 11, 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada's vaccine deliveries set to more than quadruple next week with largest Pfizer shipment yet

WHO hands China a pandemic win

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario could face third wave of COVID-19 if restrictions are eased

Manitoba commits to buying two million doses of prospective Canadian COVID-19 vaccine

Business Council calls for national push to vaccinate and test Canadians for COVID-19

Pfizer to ramp up vaccine deliveries but questions remain about Trudeau's targets

Canada's chief science adviser 'stressed' by slow roll out of rapid tests in provinces

Manitoba makes deal to buy Canadian-made COVID-19 vaccine that just started human clinical trials

Prepare for the long haul - the pandemic is far from over

The state of COVID variants in Canada: Ontario has more than half the cases

Amid short supply of COVID Vaccine, complaints grow of 'disturbing' queue jumping in care homes

Canada will be short 82,000 doses in next shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

How much of a 'vaccine hole' is Canada currently in?

What is Canada doing to hold the COVID variants at bay?

BC reports 449 new cases, nine new deaths

'Nobody wants to waste them': What should Canada do with leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses

Canada's vaccinations are lagging US, UK  .. Why experts say that shouldn't be the focus

Globe and Mail

Spiralling COVID-19 outbreak in St. Johns area creates election chaos in Newfoundland and Labrador

Ottawa approves Air Canada's $180 million takeover of Air Transit

Farewell to the Learjet, known for decades as the limousine of the skies for the ultra-rich

Money intended for research at Laurentian University went to keep the lights on instead, researchers say

Donation to Canada's smallest medical school will help train northern doctors

Ontario postpones March break until the week of April 12 in bid to curb spread of COVID-19

Immigration to Canada drops to lowest level since 1998, unclear if 2021 goal for permanent residents will be met

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney rejecting regional rules on COVID-19 for now, says case rates won't allow them

Alberta files lawsuit after disputes arise over dispatch system for emergency calls

What if we just cancelled Canada's pandemic debt

Senators demand race-based data on who requests, receives assisted-dying in Canada

Ottawa can build a shared understanding of free, prior consent into UNDRIP legislation: Lametti

Green Party Leader Annamie Paul to run in Toronto Centre, setting stage for rematch

Federal government announces $55 million in funding to support Canada's clean tech sector

Internal data show surge in workplace harassment complaints at Canada Revenue Agency, RCMP

The 'me-first' spirit of vaccine nationalism isn't just selfish, it's self harm

CBC
  

Trudeau's criticism of Trump cited at US impeachment trial

Legislation to establish assault-style gun buyback program expected soon

Federal government approves Air Canada purchase of Transit AT Inc.

Online hate speech could result in attacks on politicians, MP Angus warns

Senators extend sitting hours as court deadline for MAID bill looms

Bracing for 'a tax season like no other,' CRA hires private firm to answer Canadians' questions 

Supreme Court dismisses Mike Duffy's appeal - ending his Senate Lawsuit

An insiders' guide to the weird 'dinosaurs' occupying Calgary's office towers

Toronto Star

   

Ottawa could distribute COVID-19 rapid tests itself if provinces don't start using them, Justin Trudeau says

Baby killed in Kawartha Lakes incidentt was shot by OPP Officer, SIU says

Third time's the charm? Green Leader Annamie Paul will run again in Toronto Centre

'We have a responsibility to make sure Canadians are safe,' Justin Trudeau warns provinces

Ontario postpones March break as third wave of COVID-19 looms

Microsoft voices support for Canadian news publishers getting paid by big tech companies

There's lots of money just waiting to be spent in Canada. Let's make sure it goes to the right people

Do vaccines coming from COVAX to Canada make you cringe?

Toronto Sun

Should anti-black racism mean sentence discounts for offenders?

March break postponed until April, Ontario education minister says

Is Ontario close to turning the corner on COVID?

Ontario's recycling changes will cost us all

National Post

Federal government approves Air Canada's $190M purchase of Transit, with conditions

Detailed Tory plan will 'probably meet' climate goals faster than Liberals, without a federal carbon tax: O'Toole

Trudeau has presided over worst business investment growth of past five Prime Ministers

Why some American states are so much better at vaccinations than Canadian provinces

It makes sense for Ontario to punt March break

Calls to punish anti-lockdown UCP MLA's show we are ruled by partisanship

Trudeau's just lucky Canadians are more soft-hearted than Californians out to recall their Governor

Assisted dying legislation must reconcile the rights of those who object to the practice

Conservative election campaign ads violated copyright, CBC argues in court

Longtime friends had role in Julie Payette's downfall by backing 'toxic workplace' findings

Maclean's

This is not what Jason Kenney came back for

The Canadian military: not a picture of diversity

Even Quebec's heavy pandemic measures haven't dented Legault's lead

Global

BC reports record number of illicit drug overdoses in 2020

Court approves sale of North Vancouver townhouse operated as rogue hostel

Outgoing Royal BC Museum Indigenous collection curator calls it a 'wicked' place

Vancouver drug tester says nearly half of all heroin that comes in contains fentanyl

South Okanagan man killed in chain-reaction Coquihalla crash involving two dozen vehicles

Tugboat 'incident' near Kitimat leaves two men dead: RCMP

'It's heartbreaking': BC's midwife shortage claims South Okangan's only clinic

BC Lottery Corp. CEO ignored federal anti-money laundering direction on bags of cash: inquiry

Anchors failed to deploy during BC ferry's 'hard landing' at Tsawwassen terminal: TSB

Military police probed Vance allegation in 2015 but laid no charges

Erin O'Toole pushes US envoy to Canada to preserve Line 4, Keystone XL pipelines

Miscellaneous

Same as the old boss - new Surrey police leadership mostly former RCMP

Vancouver School Board under fire for new speakers rules

BC blueberry industry pleased with US trade decision that Canadian exports don't threaten American farmers

'Chain reaction' collisions on Coquihalla involve over 25 vehicles and about 50 people, with one death

BC's Deadliest year for overdoses and a 'Shameful,' Unconscionable' Response

BC Says Mental well being is taught in schools. Students don't see it

Thousands Dead of Overdoses in British Columbia. It didn't have to happen

Sex Worker Advocacy Group Cuts Ties with Vancouver Police