Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, March 31, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

China owes the world the truth on COVID-19

Canadian warship transits South China Sea as diplomatic tensions remain high

WHO blasts China's pandemic secrecy -- but far too late

Reckless delusion is at the core of the Trudeau Liberal's China policy

Committee vote to condemn Chinese sanctions on Conservative MP Michael Chang gets all-party support

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Quebec locks down two regions as Ontario eyes similar measures amid third wave of COVID-19

It's spring, and the pandemic is in full bloom. Get ready for more lockdowns

Outdoor transmissions increasing, Alberta's top doctor says

Rollout for surprise BC COVDI 19 vaccinations given a bumpy ride

AstraZeneca, COVID-19 vaccines and the issue of trust

Tam says pandemic now at 'most challenging' stage, calls on Canadians to give vaccines time to work

This wave of COVID-19 is coming for the 30 somethings - because politicians won't protect them

15 questions about the AstraZeneca vaccine in wake of recommendations

BC reports 1,013 new COVID-19 cases, highest ever single day total

Over 1,000 new cases, new Vancouver immunization clinics

Globe and Mail

Sanofi to build $025 million Toronto flu vaccine facility with joint investment from Ottawa and Ontario

Federal and provincial governments shutting down national securities regulator project, sources say

It's time for Canada to focus on expanding our population

How Canada learned what's wrong with its immigration system - by slamming its border shut

Trudeau pushes back against Premier Ford's criticism of federal vaccine procurement

The worst part of COVID-19 vaccine nationalism? It will have the opposite effect on the world

Opposition shuts WE hearing as Liberals again refuse to let staffer testify

Head of Canadian military personnel on leave amid investigation into sexual assault allegations

No products made with forced labour seized by Canadian border guards since import ban in mid-2020

On gig workers' rights, Ottawa is sleeping on the job

CBC
  

Senior military commander under investigation after being accused of sexually assaulting subordinate

Workers at baby formula plant claim harassment by managers

PBO predicts $363 billion deficit, issues warning about stimulus spending

Federal Court approves class-action lawsuit claiming RCMP doctors sexually assaulted recruits

Government, Sanofi officials unveil $925M in vaccine funding in Toronto

Bilingualism requirement for SCC Judges creates 'needless barrier' for Indigenous candidates,  critics say

Trams Mountain pipeline expansion will lead to $11.9B in losses for Canada, study says

Ontario woman facing terror-related charges granted bail

Workers feared for safety at Ontario baby formula plant

Toronto Star

   

Ontario hits 'emergency brake' as province enters month-long COVID shutdown

Quebecor CEO says selling Freedom Mobile to Rogers will harm telecom competition

Record number of Ontario nurses may leave the profession after COVI-19: Survey

Ottawa, province to kick in millions to help fund new vaccine manufacturing facility in Toronto

Trudeau pushes back against Premier Ford's criticism of federal vaccine procurement 

COVID-19 revealed the shortcomings of long-term care in Canada. Could a new push for national standards be the solution?

Regina City Council votes to remove statue of Sir. John A Macdonald from park

US threatens tariffs as UK moves to tax tech giants like Netflix and Amazon. Is Canada next?

Toronto Sun

Ford to order province wide shutdown, effective Saturday

Lock yourself down, but don't force others

Think Canada's pandemic response was better than the US ... think again

The truth about Canada's vaccine rollout

This column is not an April Food's prank

National Post

Canadians have been patient during the pandemic. That's not necessarily a good thing

About 26,000 travellers arriving in Canada were exempt from mandatory quarantine hotel

Opposition MPs blast Liberal 'defiance' after second staffer blocked from testifying on WE

Liberals sitting pretty as Canadians' wealth rises, but budget spending needs to be reined in

If Biden can raise taxes, how long before Canada follows suit?

Another top Canadian military officer steps aside amid allegations of sexual assault

Disagreements over Israel, anti-Semitism definition threaten to divide federal NDP ahead of convention

Federal government to spend $415M on influenza vaccine plant in Toronto

I wasn't a big fan, but docking ex-GG Payette's pension is a bad idea

Maclean's

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Global

Appeal of ban on in-person religious gatherings filed in BC's top court

Apology issued in aftermath of 'raging' party at BC ski resort restaurant

Big White Ski Resort seeking to terminate lease with restaurant that held party

BC Ferry union says allowing in-person dining on vessels puts workers at risk

Interior Health Authority issues street drug alert for Penticton

Indoor wine tastings still permitted amid new BC COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 outbreak at Vernon hospital prompts isolation for recent surgical patients

Military facing reckoning over misconduct but no details yet on action: Monsef

Former speaker of the House and long-time Nova Scotian MP Geoff Regan not re-offering

Miscellaneous

Three unprovoked assaults, racial attacks in Richmond and near UBC, pregnant woman pushed to ground in Surrey

Owner of Charley Victoria's apologizes for hosting maskless indoor dance party at Big White ski resort

TD Economics sees government moving in to cool down 'white hot' real estate market

Young people 'Blowing This'? All I do is work so that you can shop

Youth were an easy scapegoat for Horgan. He was wrong

BC's Vaccine plan is failing disabled people, advocates say