Ottawa Observations: Friday, March 26, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, March 26, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Hong Kong residents shifted billions to Canada after China imposed a sweeping national security law

A sloppy approach to Xi Jinping's China would only put more than a million Canadians at risk

Crown lawyer says border officers miscommunicated about note-taking in Meng case

A record flight of capital - $43.6 billion - from Hong Kong to Canada as China cracks down

No violation of Meng's Charter rights in collection of device serial numbers: Crown

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Original assessment of COVID-19 as low-risk wasn't wrong, Tam says, despite Auditor General's report

COVID-19 cases surging as modelling suggests holiday gatherings could spell more trouble

New study casts doubt on time between COVID-19 vaccine doses

Ontario loosens COVID-19 restrictions even as concern over rising case counts, hospital admissions grow

Canada's COVID case count set to hit 1 million next week as variants spread

Canada's vaccine rollout vs. the world's, and whether vaccinating Canadians by summer is a long shot

The third wave is here and its a disaster in the making

Would you like Pfizer with that? A look at the GTA's first drive-thru COVID vaccination clinic, opening Monday at Canada's Wonderland

Canada not following science on vaccines

Young adults vulnerable as COVID-19 variant infections tick up before holidays

BC records 908 new COVID-19 cases in second highest single day tally yet

Over 900 new cases; religious and cinema questions ...

Slow Canada: Here's How Badly we muffed the pandemic

Globe and Mail

Sajjan was involved inn Vance pay raise, top civil servant says

Ontario school board group calls for teachers to get COVID-19 vaccinations over spring break

Gun control group urges MPs to vote against 'weak' Liberal firearms bill

Canada Infrastructure Bank and DIF Capital Partners to expand rural broadband in Manitoba

Liberals urge opposition leaders to speed up bill ensuring safe election during pandemic

Ottawa ran budgetary deficit of $268.2 billion through 10 months of fiscal year

CBC
  

Former Finance minister says he'll be looking for fiscal anchor in upcoming budget

Former soldier pleads guilty in high--profile military sexual assault case

Travellers who don't declare cannabis at the border will soon face fines

Jason Kenney says Alberta didn't prep carbon tax fallback plan, was hoping to win in court

It's 'absolutely essential' Canada repatriate citizens in Syrian camps: Antonio Guterres

Facebook says it's preparing again to fend off disinformation during a federal election

Liberals to fight Tory motion summoning cabinet staff before parliamentary committees

Supreme Court carbon tax ruling: The last ride of the resistance?

Government officials question ex-ambassador to Israel's office space, private meetings

Supreme Court's carbon tax ruling means it's time for Moe to take the climate challenge seriously

Supreme Court decision puts pressure on Kenney to introduce a made in Alberta carbon tax

Supreme Court carbon tax ruling: The last ride of the resistance?

Toronto Star

   

Metrolinx considers significant design change to above-ground section of $11 billion Ontario line

We're almost there, Toronto. Let's not blow this pandemic at the finish line

PHAC head says Privacy Act prevents explanation for firing of two scientists

Facebook pledges $8 million for journalism in Canada days before top exec to testify before MPs

Top bureaucrat says she got no information about misconduct allegation involving Canada's top soldier

BC is first in Canada to set emissions targets for industries communities

Haircuts and outdoor fitnesses classes will be allowed in Toronto and Peel Region

Doug Ford's Tories are using Ontario's pandemic budget to campaign and fundraise

Senior bureaucrat avoids naming names in PMO over Vance allegations

Fines coming for travellers caught sneaking pot into Canada

Toronto Sun

Trudeau government gives NHL players special treatment with COVID exemption

A very taxing carbon tax: Sure, it's legal but here's why it's ineffective

Fully vaccinated traveller fined $3,750 for refusing hotel stay

O'Toole using a cold dose of reality and a little courage

Trudeau government plagued by vaccine troubles

Energy discussions should be realistic

Ford, like Trudeau, bet the farm on a hope and a prayer

We all bear responsibility for 'Cult of Trudeau'

National Post

Facebook announces $8 million for news publishers ahead of expected grilling in Ottawa

Conservatives must unite behind Erin O'Toole if they are to defeat Trudeau

Despite rise in COVID cases, Ontario to allow salons, outdoor gyms to open in lockdown regions

Ottawa's weekly omnishambles, from the carbon tax to an overheated housing market

No politician comes off looking election-ready after our botched pandemic response

Carbon tax ruling a hard kick to theWest, but sweet relief for Trudeau

The Supreme Court Justice who's not afraid to shake things up

Hard drop in Newfoundland premier's approval rating after calling pandemic election

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Global

Large fire Friday latest in string of serious incidents at Strathcona Park

Increased screen time leading to increased eye issues in kids: optometrists

Teck Coal given record breaking $60M fine for contaminating BC rivers

Feds approve shorter quarantine period for NHL players entering Canada: sources

Miscellaneous

TransLink completes modernization of signs and sound systems in SkyTrain stations

Catalytic converter thefts in Vancouver more than double in 2021 compared to 2020

Canadian Universities have a racism problem. We Went Deep into one

Doctor's Group slams abortion 'reversal' treatment offered in Canada and abroad

Trudeau has forfeited any right to claim he's a feminist