Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  February 2, 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

China is starting a stupid rap battle with Canada over a diplomat's misunderstood 'Wuhan' T-shirt

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canada to start domestic production months after COVID-19 deadline

We were late to learn the lesson that we're on our own for vaccines

The Trudeau government has a plan for Canadian made vaccines in 2022

Leading COVID-19 indicators to act as 'emergency brake' for Alberta's reopening plans, Dr. Hinshaw says

Downward COVID-19 infections will help with battling variants, Dr. Henry says

WHO team visits Wuhan research lab at centre of speculation

EU says it has authorized vaccine delivery to Canada 

Canada inks deal to produce millions of COVID-19 shots domestically

Ottawa has a long-term plan for vaccines. But what about the short term?

Made-in-Canada COVID vaccines are coming but not until late 2021

Federal government signs deal to make Novavax COVID Vaccine at Montreal facility still being built

Good vaccine news for Canadians, but you will have to wait

As pandemic gets under control, new mutations pose host of new concerns

AstraZeneca is likely the next vaccine coming to Canada. What do we now about it?

WHO team visits research lab in Wuhan, China

Novavax deal won't speed up vaccine rollout, but experts still say it's a 'big win'

BC adds 429 COVID-19, 8 deaths as hospitalizations rise again

Canada to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Montreal and Vancouver

BC curve heading in right direction, Super Bowl Health Order question

Globe and Mail

Formal complaint filed to Rideau Hall as a result of report detailing toxic environment

Canadian doctors call for schools to return to in-classroom learning

Doug Ford denies causing doctor to be fired for COVID-19 advocacy 

Canadians are fed up with our pathetic response to the pandemic

CBC
  

New additions coming to terrorist list, say sources

Sailor with white supremacist past to be let go by the Navy

Rideau Hall receives formal harassment complaint in wake of report detailing bullying by former GG

Long-term care outbreaks, deaths reveal how badly we undervalue seniors and people with dementia

Two million Australians are in lockdown over 1 COVID-19 case. Here's what Canada can learn from their approach

Toronto Star

       

Nurses hardest hit by mental health impact of pandemic, survey of 18,000 health-care workers reveals

Who should decide what's considered a 'terrorist group' in Canada? That depends who you ask

Laurentian University's situation so dire, it couldn't afford to pay staff this month, court filings say

Bell media cuts more than 200 jobs at stations including Newstalk1010 and CJAD800

Donald Trump was hard on Canada, but Europe's looming crackdown on vaccine exports could be even harder

The lockdown has us re-examining daily life. So what is essential?

Doug Ford vs the outspoken critical care doctor: which side is believable?

Allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Vance 'troubling': Defence leaders

The Prime Minister's airplanes are hitting their best-before dates - and there are no replacements in sight

Jagmeet Singh calls on Justin Trudeau to help make schools COVID safe

Refugee pact with US does not violate constitutional guarantees, Canada argues

Toronto Sun

Man in forced detention in a Canada COVID camp

Trudeau's new vaccination plant won't help us

Open schools, says open letter from over 100 Canadian doctors

Airline passengers kept in quarantine

The Liberals' dangerous plans to regulate social media

Capital gains tax would be disastrous for economic recovery

Trudeau spinning us on vaccines

National Post

Canada lacking modern-day Beaverbrook to battle bureaucratic inaction on COVID

Free speech is free, even on Social media

Spymaster hiding in Canada alleged to have stolen $4.5B from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in new lawsuit

Delivery of first Navy warship in $60B project will be delayed by years, DND says

Chrystia Freeland's side gig with the WEF is endangering Canadian democracy

Shutting down Enbridge's Line 5 would be devastating for Canada

Trudeau's quarantine hotels hurt those who need our help the most

Maclean's

What Canada can learn from Germany's mass, unplanned migration

Global

Former top soldier General Jonathan Vance facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour with female subordinates: sources

BC government set to tear down buildings to clear way for Broadway Subway project

ICBC customers set to receive an average rebate of $190 for COVID-19 related savings

Vancouver police not releasing security footage related to senior's assault by fake officers

BC government still processing more than 330K applications for recovery benefit

Top BC Lottery Corp. executives disagreed on province's suspicious cash directive, inquiry hears

Transit strike averted as Canada Line workers reach tentative deal with union

Richmond mother receives racist email after creating bursary for Black moms

Miscellaneous

Vancouver Police warn of shocking death-threat letter scam circulating in Lower Mainland

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's COVID-19 Crash and Burn

Five missions to rescue injured or avalanche buried snowboarders, skiers, and hikers in BC backcountry

Canadian Artists testify on the dire need for Basic Income

Against Climate Gloom and Doom