Ottawa Observations: Thursday, April 8, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, April 8, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Ousted Hong Kong pro democracy lawmaker moves to Canada to start new life

Adviser to BC Premier won't seek new term as outrage spreads over his comments on China's treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang region

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Nova Scotia enlists historically Black churches to help get COVID-19 vaccine to African Nova Scotians

Quebec restores curfew in Montreal, extends lockdown order in Quebec City

COVID-19 variants now dominant strains in Alberta, province's top doctor says

When health messages sound like Klingon, people tune out

Hospitals running out of key drug for COVID-19 patients

BC will give public health authorities the power to close workplaces with COVID-19 outbreaks

Canada receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines through global vaccine initiative

Canada is losing the race between vaccines and variants as the 3rd wave worsens

Think life goes back to normal once you're fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Not so fast, says health official

The US may soon have a vaccine surplus. Here's what that means for Canada

Peel Region says it will lower the age range to get a COVID Vaccine each week

Canada has triple the number of cases of the COVID-19 variant P.1 than the US

BC shatter records with 1,293 new COVID-19 cases, pushing average over 1,000 per day

WorksafeBC can now shut down businesses for 10 days due to COVID-19 transmission

BC encourages residents 65 years and up to register for COVID-19 vaccine

No dramatic change in hospitalization by age or COVID-19 variant: Henry

New cases soar near 1,300; new variant strategy and workplace health order announced

Vaccinate teachers or close the damn schools

Globe and Mail

RBC CEO urges restraint on massive stimulus spending program

Bank regulator proposes tougher mortgage rules as ultralow rates fuel overheated housing market

CPPIB restructures largest investment group and parts ways with group leaders early in new CEO's tenure

Federal elections watchdog looking into WE Charity, researcher says

The Liberals look left for their post-pandemic dreams

'Now is the moment' to act on child care, says Freeland at virtual Liberal convention

Broadbent urges NDP to err on the side of simplicity for its next campaign

Canadian Museum of History CEO resigns amid workplace harassment investigation

NDP faces obstacles as party seeks to boost support in Quebec before next federal election

Canada's politicians have been uninspiring with their pandemic response, not awful

Shooting victims' families slam Ottawa over 'toothless and cowardly' gun control reform

Erin O'Toole says Conservatives' plan to address climate change will surpass commitments under Scheer

Election readiness tops Liberal convention agenda

The Liberals are absolutely, positively not planning for that election that they're planning for

CBC
  

Freeland says COVID-19 has created a 'window of opportunity' to launch national child care program

Federal budget expected to bet on child care, green economy to drive the recovery

Exhausted and discouraged, victims of military sexual misconduct plead their case to Parliament - again

The UK's policy on overseas pensions is costing Canadian taxpayers

It's too soon to talk about reopening Canada-US border, says Dominic Leblanc

Liberals look to sharpen their pre-election message as convention opens

Contradictions pile up in the federal government's approach to military misconduct

Asian-Canadians see flaws in federal anti-racism strategy

Canadian Museum of History's CEO resigns amid probe into allegations of workplace harassment

Your money or your life? Scott Moe's tragic miscalculation 

Strategizing a way forward for a post-hydrocarbon Alberta

Toronto Star

 

We did the math. Here's what needs to happen to meet Ontario's new vaccine goals

Green officials deny that new leader faces resistance from within  the party

Doug Ford's muddled response to pandemic mirrors Ontario's own confusion

Doug Ford promised to vaccinate 40 percent of Ontario's in 28 days. Now comes the hard part

COVID19 medical gear to be tested and certified at new Toronto lab

Sexual misconduct in Canada's military is a 'national embarrassment' assault survivors tell MPs

Ottawa mulls exempting more workers from Canada-US border shutdown: Garneau

Manitoba New Democrats get warning, no fine, for crowd at outdoor news conference

Chrystia Freeland is ready to go on a spending spree. But how is she going to pay for it?

Toronto Sun

Experts question Trudeau's strung out vaccine strategy

Pandemic rules essentially unfair for small biz

CDC's Travel advisory to Canada creates bad PR for Trudeau

Stop blaming people for the behaviour of a virus

Peel's top doc still resisting workplace vaccinations

Canadians need more clarity on vaccines and timelines 

Focus on pandemics future, not its past

National Post

After the pandemic, we'll want more long-term care homes, not fewer

Liberals start national convention hoping to avoid the infighting controversy of their rivals

Ontarians could look forward to an almost normal summer as early as Canada Day: Experts

Canadian companies shoot for the start (literally) Next up: the moon, maybe Mars

Scientists urge new probe into COVID-19 origins - with or without China

Liberals slammed for refusing again to allow staffer to testify on WE Charity scandal

Kenney's divide house: COVID pandemic widens urban-rural rift within Alberta government

Get ready for inflation! Why your dollar could soon be hemorrhaging value

After turmoil in private, Jason Kenney gives UCP dissidents a pass

The problems with a minimum universal corporate tax

Maclean's

Best communities in Canada: Why Atlantic Canada comes out on top

Canada is likely to exceed the US infection rate in the coming days

Global

How BC's COVID-19 pandemic is been reflected in social media satire

Watchdog report clears Delta Police over handling of hose-spraying investigation

Former high-ranking Mountie says there was no will to crack down on money laundering in BC casinos

BC pledges $50 million to support restaurants, gyms, affected by latest COVID-19 orders

Trans-Canada Highway in BC, near Alberta border, to close for month long construction shutdown

Okanagan film industry rebounds after COVID-19 took top billing

Teachers in Fraser Valley call for stricter COVID-19 measures as variant cases rise

Premier Horgan's generational blame game riles young British Columbians 

BC Greens urge health officials to adopt COVID-zero plan with online learning, travel bans

'Tame isn't a bad thing': Liberals hope to avoid controversy in 3 day convention

Paid sick days vs. Federal benefit: Why advocates say both are needed to fight COVID-19

Still no answers on whether ex-GG Julie Payette can claim expenses

Miscellaneous

Greens blast COVID response, urge BC to 'Get to Zero'

After years of turmoil, 'Historic' Contract marks new start at UNBC