Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, March 30, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian copper miner Turquoise Hill declares force majeure on some Chinese contracts

China trying to 'defend the indefensible' in Xianjiang, says Canada's ambassador to UN

Meng case 'unprecedented' as extradition request violates international law: defence

We're China's patsies on climate change

How Trudeau's appeasement of China failed Kovrig and Spavor

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ford says not to bank on Easter plans as COVID-19 cases rise

Pfizer to send five million additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to Canada in June

B C opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

British Columbia waited too long to respond to the rising third wave of COVID-q9ss

Millions of Pfizer doses to arrive earlier than planned

Canada is staring at a third wave as the COVID-19 outraces vaccinations

Trudeau urges Canadians to 'stay strong' as vaccine delivered accelerate

How the latest AstraZeneca twist affects Canada's vaccine rollout

Canada to get earlier delivery of 5M Pfizer vaccine doses by end of June

Canada's vaccine hope falls apart amid delays and confusion

WHO Chief says COVID report too quick to dismiss theory virus leaked from Wuhan Lab

AstraZeneca advice is another in Canada's long list of pandemic flip-flops

'Younger and sicker': What Canada's variant-driven third wave looks like

Mandatory masks for grades 4-13 coming to BC schools starting Wednesday

BC health officials report 840 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

Johnson and Johnson's vaccine won't be the 'workhorse' in Canada's rollout

Amid AstraZeneca concerns, Trudeau tells Canadians to take the 'first vaccine' they're offered

Over 7,000 active cases, AstraZeneca for those over 55

Globe and Mail

April break for Ontario's schools to go ahead as planned, Lecce says

O'Toole says he consulted ex-premier who enacted landmark carbon tax in BC

The government's contempt for Canada's Parliament is showing - and telling

A prescription for fixing elder care? Australia has already written the script

Let the pandemic smoke clear, then see where the housing frenzy stands

Vancouver's AbCellera reaps windfall from COVID-19 antibody royalties, sees demand 'for years to come'

Ottawa to provide $49.5 million for Syrian refugees amid continuing civil war

Trudeau say she didn't know about the allegations regarding Vance in 2018 when his office was alerted

Ottawa announces one-year extension to anti-Islamic State mission, but offers few details

The Liberals remember a principle at a convenient time

Sajjan's testimony  into sexual misconduct complaint 'incorrect' analysis for military ombudsman says

Canadian doctor says it is 'wrong' to ignore those detained in camps in northeast Syria

CBC
  

Canada extends anti-ISIS mission in Middle East by one year

Workers feared for safety at Ontario baby formula plant

Groups representing sex-trade workers launch legal challenge of Canada's prostitution laws

Canada pledges nearly $50M as UN seeks billions for Syrians' soaring humanitarian needs

Opposition MPs express anger as Liberal House leader, not senior PMO aide, testified on WE

Toronto Star

   

'Don't make plans for Easter': Doug Ford hints at another lockdown as COVID-19 cases soar

Erin O'Toole's path to a majority government runs through Ontario. But Conservative insiders are left wondering which ridings he can win

Tight lockdown coming soon for Toronto, predicts member of Ontario's science advisory table

Should Ontario's spring break go ahead? 'People need time to turn their laptops off and get five days of respite'

Facebook is putting on a friendly face. Ottawa isn't buying the act

Ottawa extend eligibility criteria for Yazidi refugees: Mendicino

The Conservative pitch for more union votes doesn't scare the NDP. Should it?

Alberta, Saskatchewan , Ontario unite to urge Michigan not to shut down Line 5

Ottawa announces one-year extension to anti-ISIL mission, but offers few details

Liberals should drive daycare improvements, not redo system, report says

Toronto Sun

New style pandemic needs to look beyond lockdowns

Clear messaging needed on vaccines

Health Professionals call on Premier to keep Ontario Schools Open

I'll do it again: Ford threatens new lockdowns if COVID number keep rising

'Shook Our Snow Globe': Bikes, yet gain, in short supply amid booming demand

Canadians are the fools this April 1 as taxes, MP pay go up

Canada's Long Term Care Homes: from national shame to international disgrace

Life returns for vaccinated parts of the world - but not Canada

Three ways the Trudeau government can spur COVID recovery

Canadians suffer layoffs, pay cuts, tax hikes -- MPs get pay raises

National Post

Trudeau urges Canadians to take first vaccine they're offered, says 'the science is evolving' 

Canadian economy set to roar back after COVid restrictions lifted: conference board report

The Liberals' contemptible snubbing of parliamentary procedure

Ottawa, amazingly seems in no big hurry to get Canadians vaccinated

Liberals extend Canada's anti-ISIL mission one year, but are secretive on details of operation

The Conservative's poor Indigenous policy needs actual conservative ideals

Maclean's

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Global

Vancouver cyclist confronts anti-masker at rally, assault charges recommended

'We are not going to let it drop': Majority of $1.1M in COVID-19 fines issued in BC remain unpaid

All tents, structures to be removed from northeast corner of Strathcona Park

Surrey police chief hopes to have 'boots on the ground' in late 2021

Staff shortage due to COVID-19 forces Revelstoke Mountain Resort to close

Rapid COVID-19 testing for LNG workers starts at Kelowna airport

'Raging' private restaurant party at BC ski resort called disgusting, embarrassing

'Surprised and disappointed': Okanagan eateries call for regional approach to new restrictions

BC Premier backtracks on blaming young people for rise in COVID-19 cases

Trudeau says he did not personally know of 2018 Vance allegation

Miscellaneous

Vancouver Park Board issues new order to remove tents and shelters from Strathcona Park

RBC Economics lists cities with best and worst housing affordability scores, Vancouver fares the poorest

Pay cuts to Vancouver City Hall managers were not exactly as advertised 

Sex worker Susan Davis welcomes legal challenge against federal law criminalizing purchase of sexual services

The #StopAsianHate conversation cannot ignore sex workers

Chinatown Seniors Fear Racism on Way to Vaccine clinics, say Advocates

What's that smell? As weather warms, so does a perennial East Van debate

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