Ottawa Observations: Friday-Sunday, April 2-4, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday-Sunday, April 2-4, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada urged to play bigger role with allies to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

The rise of China is prompting an unusual alliance of tech giants

WHO's skepticism of China too late

'We're coming to get you': China's critics facing threats, retaliation for activism in Canada

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A tale of two COVID hot spots: Ontario and Quebec take different approaches to confronting third wave

Vancouver Canucks' COVID-19 woe sends shockwaves through NHL's North Division

How the EU blew it and won't see the COVID-19 pandemic end any time soon

Finish-line anxiety is now the defining feature of pandemic life

Researcher says coronavirus variants could require annual vaccinations, like the flu

Why restricting AstraZeneca vaccines in Canada means balancing 'vaccine risk vs disease risk'

'I'm feeling very fortunate': Downsview Arena vaccine clinic speeds up rollout to high-risk neighbourhoods

'Please don't let your guard down' Inside the third wave and why variants have changed everything, in the words of 7 front-line health workers 

Canadians in COVID-19 hot spots face more restrictions as cases keep rising

Mandatory vaccines are still a bad idea

In defence of Canada's unprecedented decision for a four-month vaccine interval 

Canadian health officials appeal to public wary of AstraZeneca vaccine

COVID shots for children are coming. Why we need them to end the pandemic

NHL's Vancouver Canucks brace for more positive tests - 18 and counting - in COVID-19 surge

As COVID-19 variants spread in BC, concern grows for effects on younger adults

Canucks in crisis with 16 players now on COVID-19 protocol list

BC reports 2,090 COVID-19 cases over 2 days, shattering records again

Over 1,000 new cases per day for two days ...

Globe and Mail

Northern Ontario testing al passengers for COVID-19 before boarding

BC's public safety minister says COVID-19 rule breakers will face consequences

Former Central Bank Governor to play prominent role at Liberal convention

Struggling BC restaurant workers hit back at Premier John Horgan

New curriculum deepens old political divide in Alberta

Why some young Canadians are investing their CERB money

No plans to change warships despite PBO cost warning, top official says

Canadians not confident military can change culture, survey shows

Canada joins G7 in condemning Ethiopia violence, calling for humanitarian aid

Canadians need to form a consensus on long term immigration policy

CBC
  

Canada must not 'under invest' in pandemic recovery, says Duclos

Who wants to abolish billionaires? A look at the federal NDP's convention resolutions

StatsCan says it's ready to conduct census despite pandemic's resurgence

Air Canada, Transit call of $190M deal after European approval denied

Meet the Canadian millennial running to lead the United Nations

Did the political art of compromise fail Canada during the pandemic

Toronto Star

   

Doctor Homer Tien, president of Ornge, to lead Ontario's vaccine task force

Former Bank Governor Mark Carney among featured speakers at Liberal convention

Officials seek to convince skeptical public of vaccine safety

Keep your guard up, Tam urges Canadians as COVID-19 disrupts Easter for second year

Pandemic failures are disheartening, but they must move us forward

Toronto Sun

Selective lockdown rules play out on Easter weekend

We're all guinea pigs now thanks to Justin Trudeau

Tien tapped to replace Hillier to lead Ontario vaccine drive

A man at the top of Ontario's vaccine effort and a new focus

Let's face it, Erin O'Toole is a dud

Why is Randy Hillier preoccupied with Hitler?

When the going gets tough, our leaders repeat the same mistakes

Tear down Canada's interprovincial trade barriers

National Post

Despite call not to travel, BC tourist towns see influx of Easter visitors

Vaccine confusion, lockdown fatigue and Canada's childish leaders

Why you may want to read poetry rather than watch the evening news

A serious conversation for a serious country

Pro lockdown or anti lockdown, Canadians need to guard their freedoms

Maclean's

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Global

'Get out!": Crowd chants health inspectors out of BC restaurant breaking COVID-19 health order

BC churches clout COVID-19 health restrictions, proceed with indoor Easter Services

'A little lonely': Canadians struggle to cope with 2nd Easter amid COVID-19 as cases soar

Surprise vaccination: Trip to grocery store lands BC woman walk-in COVID-19 shot

Okanagan pharmacies preparing for local AstraZeneca rollout

Kelowna party boat still cruising despite BC's heightened 'circuit breaker' restrictions

Canadians must stand up against 'unacceptable' rise in anti-Asian racism: minister

A first look at Canada's next federal election battlegrounds 

Trudeau's military misconduct response highlights 'pattern' of ignoring complaints: Singh

Quebecers take to the streets, demand more resources to fight domestic violence after 8 women killed

Miscellaneous

Professional association condemns restaurant owners defying health orders

BC statement on celebrating Easter 2021 during COVID-19 pandemic

TSN sportscaster says number of Vancouver Canucks COVID-19 cases continues rising

Realtor warns Canadian home prices could fall 40 percent in major housing market correction

Vancouver City Council's vote on tenant protection illustrates divide over redevelopment of commercial zones

Province buys beleaguered  Patricia Hotel, two others DTES properties, to house Strathcona Park campers, others

ssavid Eby - a big heart and no fear when it comes to housing

The City of Vancouver's flawed public engagement at False Creek South

Canada is one big pandemic response experiment. It Proves 'Zero COVID is best

BC Housing goes on Vancouver Hotel Buying spree