Ottawa Observations: Friday, April 16, 201

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday,  April 16th, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tens                         

Meng Wanzhou's legal team applies for adjournment in extradition case

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ottawa buys more COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, as Moderna slashes supply

COVID-19 vaccines do the job after BC retirement home outbreak

The riskiest thing about my AstraZeneca vaccination was the ride there

Moderna slashing vaccine deliveries to Canada, but Pfizer steps up with 8 million more doses

Canadian Medical Association issues 'urgent' call for unprecedented measures to fight pandemic

After false starts and supply glitches, Canada's immunization campaign makes progress

Ontario's latest COVID-19 modelling 'catastrophic' doctor says

Canada's first major workplace COVID vaccination clinic could be the model for large employers across Canada

Trudeau announces eight million more Pfizer COVID vaccine doses as Moderna slashed deliveries

Officials' mixed messaging more than blood clot risks are undermining COVID vaccine rollout

The super spreader events that governments let happen

Vaccine passports could facilitate a return to normal, says new report

BC reports 1,005 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalization records toppled again

BC premier encouraging people to get COVID-19 vaccine after receiving AstraZeneca shot

BC Health Minister on vaccine delays; record high hospitalizations

Globe and Mail

Ontario to set up provincial boundary checkpoints, beef up police powers to stop spread of COVID-19

Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions are an inept, deadly failure

Will the Conservatives follow O'Toole's path to balance?

Erin O'Toole released a Conservative climate plan, now he has to convince supporters

Records outline alleged kickbacks between former executives over St. Michael's Hospital Bid

Gay Liberal MP calls on O'Toole to disavow Tory MP's remark suggesting he's unclean

They make furniture and sports uniforms, sell cars and build condos. All remain open as Ontario's third wave worsens

Maple Leafs land in Vancouver, hoping COVID-19 doesn't spoil the show

Sexual harassment among the reasons author Galloway fired from UBC, court told

COVID-19 outbreak hits Canadian soldiers deployed in Ukraine

As Ontario's schools close again, five children face a new wave of fear, anger and ennui

Laurentian cuts serve as a warning for other Canadian universities

CBC
 

Ontario setting up checkpoints at borders with Manitoba and Quebec to limit entry amid surge of COVID-19 cases 

Quebec to close border to Ontario, as Ontario does the same

Canadian training mission in Ukraine suspended after surge in COVID cases

Liberals try to block former Trudeau adviser's summons in military misconduct probe

Is Canada finally inching toward a political consensus on climate change?

Tax agency won't extend filing deadline despite accountant's  pleas

Stephen Harper joined ex-spymasters in company investing in Israeli security tech

In defence of Alberta's proposed elementary school curriculum

Ford announces new restrictions as COVID-19 cases threaten to remain high all summer

Toronto Star

 

Doug Ford orders random police checks for motorists, closes golf courses and playgrounds in latest COVID-19 restrictions

Infuriating new COVID-19 measures ignore science table advice on stricter lockdown, paid sick days

'This is just bad public health policy': New Ontario measures to curb COVID-19 draw fire

Ontario has announced further COVID-19 restrictions. Here's what that means for Toronto

Civil liberties watchdogs say stay-at-home order opens door to 'return to carding'

Ontario asks for COVID help - but here's why the Canadian cavalry may not come

Budget 2021, competition, and single-event sports betting

Committee's probe into sexual misconduct in Canada's military may not be finished after all

Toronto Sun

New Police Powers to enforce pandemic crackdown announced by Ford Friday

Ford should focus on vaccinating hotspots rather than closing parks

Future of COVID jails for travellers unclear

Trudeau needs to change gears on flights and vaccine distribution

Ontario needs a targeted approach

Budget 2021 must end MP pay hikes

A plan to reduce emissions while growing our economy

National Post

'We've allowed this to happen': Why it's 2021 and Ontario is still headed for a COVID cliff

Ontario gives police new powers to enforce stay-at home order and ban on outdoor gatherings

Ontario construction workers fired for bringing stripper on site amid COVID-19

O'Toole is digging a political Grand Canyon there will be no getting out of

Doug Ford gives Ontario police-state tactics instead of COVID measures that actually work

Ontario police can stop you just for being outside: Inside the 'strictest' COVID-19 measures in North America

File your 2020 taxes or risk waiting up to two months to receive any COVID-19 financial aid, warns the CRA

Re-closing playgrounds is a brand new low for Doug Ford's Ontario 

Monday's budget needs to free Canada from the 'two percent trap'

With green O'Toole bucks, the Conservatives have embraced carbon taxes

Maclean's

How did it come to this?

Global

Evicted rogue Norther Vancouver hostel owner tried to illegally move back in: neighbours 

Anti-Asian hate crimes in Burnabyhave increased 350%: RCMP

Confusion, anxiety after sale of seniors home in Vancouver's Chinatown

Climate activists embark on a four day protest in BC, say more actions on the way

Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim vows to abolish city's elected park board

Surrey RCMP urges small, COVID-safe Vaisakhi celebrations this weekend

City of Penticton fast-tracks permits for extra patio space amid indoor dining shutdown

Ontario's new COVID-19 restrictions have science 'absolutely upside-down' experts say

Tory MP uses term 'unclean'  while expressing opposition to conversion therapy ban

Feds urged to extend April 30 tax filing deadline

Miscellaneous            

 

Defund the police - a case for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)

BC border check turns up cocaine valued at $3.5 million

Ken Sim promises to abolish the Vancouver park board if he's elected mayor

That's how the Conservative 'Resistance' crumbles

Stop the Sale of Chinatown's Grace Seniors Home, Families say

BC provides $30 million to Wet'suwet'en, Lake Bbaine Nations to support rights and title

Vancouver's Shuttered Army and Navy will soon reopen as a Shelter

BC adds $2 Billion into fund to encourage affordable housing 

When COVID news was scarce, he stepped up as his city's crisis communicator