Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

On human rights abuses in China and Russia, Ottawa is sending a mixed message

Chinese government responsible for genocide in Xinjiang, says independent report

New report argues China clearly committing genocide against Uyghur people

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Trudeau says Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is facing some production delays

A year of pandemic death ends with some rays of hope

Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges

Pharmacists say they're ready to give vaccination a shot

Why was Canada's vaccine task force kept secret for most of last summer?

BC reports 550 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths as total cases top 85K

Senior Canadian scientists question government plans to delay 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Majority of Canadians don't think feds will meet COVID-19 vaccine target: Ipsos

New variant detected, vaccine call centre problems, nail salon exposure

BC COVID cases 'persistently high' but no new restrictions

Globe and Mail

South Africa seeks to cancel 'unlawful' Bombardier contract

Trudeau says Canada's ties to the Monarchy not his focus

Royal Bank CEO Dave McKay expects faster recovery to pressure central banks to raise rates as early as next year

Trudeau says budget is 'coming soon' as opposition criticizes  longest gap without one in Canadian history

Ottawa to create an independent mechanism for reporting sexual misconduct allegations  in the military: Trudeau

NDP's Peter Julian accuses Conservatives of 'erratic' strategy that could justify election call

CBC
  

Military commander in charge of Human Resources facing claims of inappropriate behaviour

Trudeau says now is not the time to talk about scrapping the monarchy

Canadian military gets its first female vice-chief of the defence staff in major shakeup

Tories, NDP says more support needed for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

Toronto Star

   

Doug Ford says he's 'proud' of controversial MZOs to fast track development

'People are scared of coming to work': CIBC employees say they want to work remotely following COVID-19 outbreak at Yonge Street call centre

'I'm pro-choice': Conservative leader Erin O'Toole reaffirms where he stands on abortion

Conservatives to push for 'sector-specific' support, including airline loans, in Liberals' upcoming budget

Toronto Sun

New fund seeks your help to support bars and restaurants 

Now not the time to talk about breaking with monarchy, Trudeau says

Canada needs a 21st century EI system

Vaccines a welcome shot in the arm

National Post

Experts warn of growing number of COVID-19 scams preying on pandemic fears and vaccine shortages

Federal mandatory hotel quarantine policy faces legal challenge from constitutional rights group

Abolish the monarchy? In Canada, it would be a royal pain in the butt

Trudeau more trusted with the purse strings, poll finds, boosting odds of election

Maclean's

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Global

'We let them down': Telus CEO apologizes for problems with VCH vaccine booking system

Family questions mysterious circumstances leading up to BC Mountie's apparent suicide

1 in 6 British Columbians don't think COVID-19 is a real threat: poll

BC provides more than $25 million in grants for 'essential transportation' companies

Energy regulator invites comment on Trans Mountain pipeline's insurer secrecy request

Okanagan residents report COVID-19. vaccine booking challenges

Province scrambling to fix vaccination phone line problems for Vancouver Coastal Health

Trudeau condemns threats against 'anyone' reporting allegations of harassment

Miscellaneous

Metro Vancouver résident disposed 528 million masks, PPEs in pandemic year 2020

Metro Vancouver generates energy at four water facilities, saves up to $600,000 in electricity costs

Vancouver police board vice chair Barj Dhahan explains decision to seek review of council's budget allocation

BC colleges and universities expected to resume in-class instruction in September

David Eby defends decision to Back Doug Ford in dispute with cities

Vancouver parents alarmed by Report Cards for at home students