Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

MPs urge Ottawa to act on China genocide motion as Beijing lashes out

China says it is unaware of any investigation into Xinjiang genocide, following Canadian rebuke

Beijing lashes out at Canaans over Uighur genocide vote

In first meeting with Justin Trudeau, Joe Biden pledges U.S. help to get detained Canadians released by China

Are Canadians indirectly implicated in a genocide? Ottawa must answer that question

A new hope? Biden says he'll help free Canada's two Michaels

No China Surprise: Trudeau's government loves a dictatorship; but what about genocide

Trudeau's silence on Uighur genocide fails Canada

Trudeau's double standard on genocide

Justin Trudeau and his cabinet show cowardice by hiding from genocide vote

'Two Michaels' and climate change among topics of 'mutual concern' as Trudeau, Biden hold virtual meeting

The Liberals tried, but they can't have it both ways on the Uyghur genocide question

'Human beings are not bartering chips': Biden calls for China to release 2 Michaels

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 vaccinations could allow toughest restrictions to lift before September, Dr. Tam says

China's bid to stop Wuhan COVID-19 spread cut deaths elsewhere from other causes, study says

'Too early to say when Johnson and Johnson shots will arrive, minister says

Health Canada in 'final stages' of approval process for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

BC reports 559 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death

Cowichan Tribes record 4th death from COVID-19 as members battle outbreak

Teachers in Surrey stage demonstration after COVID-19 variants detected in schools

Interior Health deems Kelowna General Hospital outbreak 'stable'

Doctor Bonnie Henry on vaccinations, less long term cases

As BC COVID cases rise, health Officials say Better Days are ahead

Globe and Mail

Trudeau, Biden pledge to create continental alliance to tackle climate change

Canada and the U.S. may be friends again - but even friends don't always give you want you want

Canadians' impressions of U.S. improve, while sentiment toward China worsens, poll shows

Sports fans in Canada, get ready to place your legal bets

Canada's hotel quarantine program is leaky and half-baked

Churches cannot be exempt from earthly matters, such as public health orders

Proxy to be appointed to Ontario Regional Chief role at Assembly of First Nations

Macklem shrugs off inflation concerns, says complete recovery 'a long way off'

Canada set to defend refugee pact with United States in appeal hearing

Trudeau government agrees people suffering from irremediable mental illnesses should have access to MAID

Oil won't save the day forever. Alberta needs a sales tax

CBC
  

Trudeau, Biden pledge to work together on climate change and freeing detainees in China

Crown seeks 6 year prison sentence for Cory Hureen, CAF member who stormed Rideau Hall gates

Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos taking medical leave

Foreign diplomats among those exempt from the mandatory hotel quarantine

UN experts probing destruction of Flight PS752 accuse Iran of breaking international law

As RCMP pleads for funds, national security committee launches mandate review

Pierre Trudeau may have asked business leader to move jobs from Quebec, says US State Department document

COVID-19 hit federal prisons twice as hard in 2nd wave of pandemic, report says

'Comfortable martyrdom' on display as churches defy government COVID-19 orders

Toronto Star

   

What Joe Biden's first meeting with Justin Trudeau lacked in specifics, it made up for with good vibes

Ontarians will soon find out 'when and where' they can get their COVID-19 vaccines, Christine Elliott says

Ontario government  rejects need for 'duplicate' sick pay program

'I am constantly the COVID  police' Physical distancing has become the biggest challenge for Ontario principals

Canada needs to investigate Saudi dissident's mysterious return to homeland, critics say

Pandemic recovery an opportunity to shape greener, inclusive, more digital economy

Ottawa's drug law reform doesn't do enough to tackle systemic racism, advocates say

COVID-19 widened the gap between rich and poor. Can Chrystia Freeland's $100B close it?

Liberal cabinet minister Jean-Yves Duclos steps aside to recover from illness

'I don't want a small town': Airport leaders rally to save control towers

Toronto Sun

Trudeau's second carbon tax means higher costs for Canadians

The need to hold Chief Medical Officers accountable

Canadians pay the price for mounting government debt

National Post

Armed soldier who crashed through Trudeau's gate was 'prepared to die', court told

Canada will work with Australia to force Big Tech to compensate for content and remove online hate: Trudeau

Mandatory hotel quarantine is a good idea poorly executed

Maclean's

The Canada-US Zoom Summit: Biden and Trudeau's awkward opening

Global

Concern grows as anti-maskers target BC workers enforcing COVID-19 rules

'This is huge for our business': BC makes liquor discount for hospitality industry permanent

Vancouver Park Board says bylaw will be enforced to avoid future tent cities

First Indigenous councillor in Terrace quits, cites systemic racism

BC advocates say relaxed drug offence penalties not enough amid deadly supply

Should all seniors get the COVID-19 vaccine before essential workers?

'This is huge for our business': BC makes liquor discount for hospitality industry permanent

Vancouver Park Board says bylaw will be enforced to avoid future tent cities

Plante administration blocks motion demanding police body cameras in Montreal until next month

Trudeau-Biden meeting part of the reset of US foreign relations

Miscellaneous

Vancouver ranks second most 'severely unaffordable major housing market' in International study

Two homeless shelters to open in Vancouver in April, with other housing projects proposed

Vancouver Police to Review own violent arrests at Indigenous pipeline protest

BC Tests found unsafe lead levels in water of 35 First Nation Schools