Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 23, 2021

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

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

China responds angrily to Canada's sanctions over human-rights abuses in Xinjiang

Meng's lawyers haven't established 'necessary prejudice' to justify stay: Crown

Why was Canada's ambassador to China in Canada when Kovrig and Spavor went on trial?

China touts ties with Russia in new threats against West over Uyghur sanctions

United States calls on China to 'immediately release' 2 detained Canadians

Crown claims Meng Wanzhou's lawyers failed to prove 'exciting' cross-border conspiracy

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New EU export law won't affect vaccine shipments, Ottawa says

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective, Health Canada says, but agency will add warning blood clots

'We need to take this seriously': Study finds long-term symptoms in people who had only mild COVID-19

Health Canada says AstraZeneca shot is safe as US questions vaccine's clinical trial data

Despite controversies abroad, Health Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine is safe for use here

As Ontario enters third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec could avoid it completley 

Had COVID? If you're younger, one dose of vaccine might be enough  

BC reports  682 cases of COVID-19, one death

BC's clinically extremely vulnerable will need invite to get COVID-19 vaccine

Surrey school staff set to be among first to receive AstraZeneca vaccine once next shipment arrives

Concern growing as more young people in BC being hospitalized with COVID-19

BC's top doctor hints at changes to COVID-19 restrictions around youth sports

Over 600 new cases again; vaccination schedule advances

Globe and Mail

Erin O'Toole to campaign on climate-change plan despite party skepticism on issue

If he hopes to lead Canada, Erin O'Toole will need to disappoint some of his closest friends

The same arguments? It would be nice if the Tories made any

Freeland says federal budget will be tabled April19

Singh disagrees with MP's post on racism in Quebec, but demands no apology

Alberta predicted to lead growth in renewable energy

Outsourcing our foreign intelligence gathering puts Canadians at risk

Military must learn why past approaches on sexual misconduct have not worked, acting CDS says

Wave of new projects with private investors coming by Canada Day, says Infrastructure Bank CEO

Ontario Finance Minister says budget will focus on 'finishing the job' of fighting COVID-19

Between sexual misconduct allegations against military chiefs, all Sajjan and Trudeau did was approve a raise

CBC
  

Acting Defence Chief asked for 'playbook' for dealing with misconduct among generals committee hears

Liberal government to unveil first budget in 2 years on April 19

Conservatives demand national plan to end COVID-19 restrictions

Ex-ombudsman calls Sajjan's committee testimony 'weak' and 'bizarre'

Ottawa makes it easier for Yazidi families torn apart by ISIS violence to reunite in Canada

Trudeau government won't appeal ruling that struck down part of elections law

Key allies watching closely to see how Canada handles sexual misconduct claims against Vance, McDonald

The home of Canada's energy sector is set to outpace the country in renewables growth: forecast

RCMP breached policy on collection of online information: audit

Facebook partners with Ottawa to educate the public about vaccines

Toronto Star

   

Restaurant staff join the list of essential workers in line for priority COVID-19 vaccinations

Should Ottawa decide when COVID-19 restrictions can be eased? The Federal and Provincial Conservatives disagree

Poverty has been declining in Canada for 5 years. COVID-19 could change that, economist warns

Here's why Canada's post-COVID-19 boom may not last long

The GTA will be a crucial battleground in the coming election. Can the Liberals bang on?

Toronto Sun

Province promises free ride to vaccines for those who need them

Trudeau bet on China over Canada at height of pandemic

Why did Trudeau strike $375M deals with China for PPE

Why Ontario must dramatically change course to fulfill many promises

Erin O'Toole uninspiring leadership

Demand, not dispute, delaying home building in GTA

The Liberal government needs a data-driven plan on lifting restrictions

National Post

Don't you start with the 'Quebec bashing' accusations, Justin Trudeau

What's at stake when Supreme Court releases its federal carbon tax decision on Thursday

Liberal government to unveil federal budget on April 19: Chrystia Freeland

What was Erin O'Toole thinking, you may ask

The Conservative convention was s smashing success - for the Trudeau Liberals

'I'm the leader, I'm in charge': O'Toole dismisses Conservative vote on climate change

Former ambassador David McNaughton cleared of violating Lobbying Act early in COVID pandemic

Sorry Erin O'Toole, the Liberals cannot be outbid on climate change

Erin O'Toole must put this comedy of errors behind him

Maclean's

'Who are you bubbling with?' How COVID-19 has changed language over the past year

Global

BC's police watchdog investigates altercation outside Vancouver jail 

Questions swirling around price tag for Vancouver's new $645K public toilet

Concerns raised after video shows thousands of dead herring dumped off BC coast

'Significant proportion' of British Columbians expect to keep working from home after pandemic: poll

BC pilot project to allow e-scooters to operate legally in six cities

CP Rail-Kansas City Southern rail merger to unite loading and unloading links for bitumen transport

Military needs 'abuse of power' training amid misconduct reckoning: top official

Budget 2021 will come on April 19 as Canada races against variant spread: Freeland

When will Canada reopen? Tories push feds for COVID-19 plan

Miscellaneous

Some BC legislators share experiences of racism following MLA Niki Sharma's motion opposing discrimination

Asian Noodle restaurant loses smell test in cooking odours dispute with Victoria strata

How to create an Indigenous Child Welfare System

We've learned from COVID, Now let's fight climate change