Ottawa Observations: Monday, April 12, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday,  April 12, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Taiwan says it would be an affirmation and honour' if President Tsai were to receive Halifax summit award

China's sanctions on me and others are a clumsy attempt to silence debate

Senator warns China might not free Spavor and Kovrig in Meng deal if Canada not part of effort

China's Taiwan conundrum: Will unity by force be followed by new division?

Defence Minister denies withholding funds for security conference over Taiwan award

Trudeau does what Beijing tells him to do

Trudeau bows down to China again over Halifax/Taiwan award

Ambassadors, Opposition denounce 'shameful' Liberal posture toward China following Taiwan report

China, Russia 'primary culprits' behind 'Cold War' levels of espionage and foreign interference towards Canada: CSIS

Sajjan criticizes Chinese moves to claim South China Sea but faces Tory grilling

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Critical-care COVID-19 cases surpass peak of second wave

The third wave of COVID-19 has flipped the health care script in Canada

GTA hospitals closing paediatric units as COVID-19 case counts and admissions climb

Ontario to keep schools closed as COVID-19 infections soar

Public health officials are in charge and normal life is forbidden

The longer we wait for vaccines, the more deaths there will be

When are COVID vaccines for kids coming to Canada?

BC's top doctor urges people to stay close to home amid COVID-19 'third wave'

BC reports 3,289 new COVID-19 cases over three days, as total deaths top 1.,500 

BC encouraging those 55 plus to register for vaccine appointment as shortage fears grow

BC critical care nurses being redeployed to support COVID cases in Fraser Health

Near record hospitalized cases, 18 deaths ....

How BC led the way in Saving lives by spacing Vaccine doses longer

Globe and Mail

Ottawa to take equity stake in Air Canada as part of multi-billion dollar relief package

Canada's aviation industry needs a total overhaul, not just a bailout

Porter Airlines pushes back flight restart date to June 21

2019 will be last year of emission increases in Canada, Environment Canada, Environment Minister Wilkinson says

What does 'net zero emissions' even mean for Canadian business? Without set standards, it's hard to tell

Ontario's financial  regulator gives PACE $600 million credit facility to ensure it can keep operating 

Laurentian fires professors, slashes programs

Ottawa cancels 29 military export permits for Turkey after finding Canadian made gear diverted to Nagorno-Karabash conflict

The Global chip shortage is the wake up call Canada needs

Liberals limit timeline on committee study of sexual misconduct in military  

Call for investigation into MindGeek, Pornhub under review, RCMP Commissioner says

CBC
  

Federal government, Air Canada reach deal on relief package that includes customer refunds

Liberals, Bloc vote to end Commons defence committee hearings on military misconduct

CSIS says 2020 was a banner year for espionage operations targeting Canada

Canada cancels permits for high-tech arms exports to Turkey

O'Toole will vote against MPs private member's bill on sex-selective abortion 

Canada's Greenhouse gas emissions increased slightly in first year of carbon tax report

Government promises new regulator to fight online sexual exploitation

New York State pension fund says it's selling off a $7M stake in oilsands

Trudeau, O'Toole and Singh aren't all talking about the same problems

Foreign workers assigned unsafe housing during contracts at Ontario baby formula plant: documents

Ranger unit failed to deal with extremist members, says army investigated report

Toronto Star

 

Ottawa agrees to aid package with Air Canada worth up to $5.9 billion

How could a serial killer prey on Toronto's Gay Village for so long? A landmark report on Toronto police missing persons is set to be released

'It's heartbreaking for students' Schools to remain closed after spring break, Doug Ford says

Dozens of Laurentian University profs laid off as over 60 programs cut

Greenhouse gas emissions have held steady since Justin Trudeau was elected. His environment minister says that's a good result

'Aren't we essential? Front-line workers say they're left out of Ontario's vaccine rollout

Doug Ford's 'stay home' message is absurd. Workers in the hardest hit areas can't stay home - they're essential

Don't let Doug Ford's incompetence fool you. His plan for schools shows he hasn't forgotten his political agenda

The Ford government needs to press pause on plans to permanently expand online education

Toronto Sun

Ontario schools go to remote-only learning

Trudeau proves he's no feminist

For horse racing it's not "Buy Ontario' it's 'Bye Ontario'

National Post

Air Canada to get billions in federal COVID aid in exchange for retiring domestic routes, refunding cancelled trips

Liberals accused of cover up after motion passed to end committee probe into military misconduct

Lack of foresight to blame for epic public policy failure over COVID

Doug Ford insists schools are safe. He's shutting them down anyway

'We simply can't be too cautious': All Ontario schools to return to online learning next week

Canadian law may not apply to PornHub, Justice Minister tells Commons committee

Lockdown fatigue is giving way to protests and defiance across the country

Why I can't support Alberta's new COVID restrictions

Costs for consultants hired by government rise by $6 billion under Liberals

Maclean's

Asian Canadians will not be able to fight this along': Mary Ng on anti-Asian racism

The lasting psychological toll of reporting the pandemic

Global

Ottawa's financial relief deal for Air Canada: what it means for customers

Travellers can avoid paying Canada's hotel quarantine

Feds announce  $5.9B  aid package to Air Canada to help customers refunds, jobs

Canada facing growing radicalization risk over COVID-19 lockdowns: report

Ontario students move to virtual learning indefinitely amid record-high COVID-19 cases

Liberals shut down probe into sexual misconduct in Canadian military 

BC throne speech promises long term care staffing, more affordable child care

Dangerous dining? Concerns raised over safety of some BC Temporary patios

Miscellaneous

Throne Speech promises action on Environment, Drug Crisis, Pandemic recovery

When the Tsunami comes

Why Doesn't BC get tougher on stopping travel?

Heart of the Fraser should be named 'ecologically significant'

On Kwikwetlem Territory, a New Vision for Riverview