Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, March 27 & 28, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, March 27 & 28, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

China's clumsy sanctions on Canada's opposition backfires

UN in 'serious negotiations' with China about letting observers into Xianjiang province: Antonio Guterres

Trudeau's condemnation of China a long time coming

China's treatment of Uyghur minority is 'totally unacceptable' Garneau says

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario COVID-19 surge could force doctors to use online calculator to make life-and-death decisions

Life insurers hit out at online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccine nationalism an issue  of 'enlightened self-interest' UN Secretary General warns

Professional physicians order asks Quebec to rethink easing health measures

Clear up the confusion on 'first dose' vaccine strategy

Moving second dose back months an experiment on Canadian lives

COVID-19 vaccine bookings open for seniors aged 73+ in Lower Mainland

COVID-19 variants could see BC set new ICU record by early April: data expert

Number of COVID018 cases and vaccinations on the rise in BC

Globe and Mail

'Are we going to be able to pull this off? How the Bank of Canada doused a financial fire last spring

As megaship remains stuck in Suez Canal, impact of traffic jam felt all the way in Montreal

Director of Bigfoot movie thanks Alberta energy centre for controversy

RCMP to review record retention policy after destroying communications of the night Colten Boushie died

Conservatives demand Trudeau testify on WE Charity deal

Ontario election poll shows Progressive Conservatives out if front, despite COVID019 criticism

CBC
  

Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez to testify on WE deal instead of Trudeau, PM staff

Conservative climate plan expected in coming months: O'Toole

Federal government to apologize for treatment of No. 2 Construction Battalion members 

Border officials have nabbed 30 people trying to enter Canada with fake COVID-19 test results

Toronto Star

   

Erin O'Toole called on Conservatives to take climate change seriously. But the vote didn't go as expected. Here's how his plan went off the rails

When it comes to climate change, the Supreme Court has told Canada's premiers who's the boss

Tories demand PM testify on WE deal, Liberals say House leader will appear instead

The need for speed: How Canada approved five vaccines for COVID-19 in under a year

Canada's bickering politicians are endangering the country - and the world

Finally, everyone agrees that Canada needs better child care. But what should it look like?

Doug Ford picked our pockets with his phone war on carbon pricing

Should the Supreme Court of Canada make political decisions?

The Supreme Court's ruling on carbon pricing is a political windfall for the Liberals, but also a chance for Erin O'Toole to make hay

Toronto Sun

No more excuses, it's time for a balanced approach

Municipalities look to lure home buyers away from the GTA

Trainers move fitness classes outside on Monday

Protesters denounce anti-Asian racism at City Hall rally

CANZUK is an idea whose moment has arrived

Trudeau's vaccine blunders is why Canada may have a third wave

The carbon tax ruling is judicial activism at its worst

Ontario budget blows smoke when it comes to 'unregulated' tobacco

National Post

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Global

Murder charge laid in North Vancouver stabbing spree that left 1 dead, 6 injured

Hundreds attend Vancouver rally against anti-Asian racism

BC Ferries cancels afternoon, evening sailings amid strong winds

Masks at school now mandatory for all Grade 4-12 Surrey students

Trail RCMP seeking public help in locating police impersonator

Miscellaneous

North Vancouver stabbing suspect arrested and charged in fatal attack at library

Five men injured in stabbing at gathering in Kelowna

Downtown condo sales rise, suggesting U-turn from pandemic flight to suburbia

Police end Cambie Bridge blockade by arresting six Extinction Rebellion activists