Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday,  April 13, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

China warns US 'not to play with fire' over Taiwan

'Communication is better than confrontation," Chinese ambassador tells Canadian event

Taiwan award a chance for Liberals to grow a spine on China file

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 vaccine linked blood clots hinder rollout as Quebec case reported

Confusion over rollout persists days after Ontario pledged to vaccinate all adults in COVID hot spots

Ontario's COVID-19 strategy: waiting for catastrophe, then enacting preventive measures

Third wave slams BC hospitals hard as COVID-19 cases swamp critical-care units

Canadians have sadly tuned out their public health officials

Quebec  extends lockdown orders, hits 2 million COVID-19 vaccinations

More than 20,000 people aged 18-49 signed up for COVID vaccines in Toronto. The bad news? There aren't enough doses

BC COVID-19 in-dining restrictions to be extended through to May: industry group

Health experts say blood clots 'very rare' as Canada reports its first case tied to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Canada overtakes US I knew COVID-19 cases for first time

Ontario to blame for Michigan's worst-ever COVID-19 surge?

How to fix our vaccine rollout

Most Canadians say type of COVID-19 vaccine instrumental in whether or not they get it: poll

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective 6 months after booster shot, data shows

Canada to get Johnson and Johnson vaccine, but monitoring US reports

Blood clot risks: Comparing COVID-19 vaccines with common medicines, travel and smoking

BC reports 873 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths

"It feels like nothing's changed'" Are COVID-19 lockdowns effective? Experts weigh in

Over  800 new cases, hospitalized cases continue to climb

Variants changed the Global Game. Vaccines will not be enough

Globe and Mail

Ottawa takes a step toward denationalizing Air Canada

What does Air Canada's deal with Ottawa mean for taxpayers?

Federal deal relaxes some investor concerns over Air Canada

Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance $1.7 billion power line across Lake Erie

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney denounces 'unhinged' anti-lockdown protesters

Sajjan won't commit to future funding for forum

CBC
  

How pandemic-grounded Air Canada customers can get their money back

What Federal Opposition Leaders want to see in next week's budget

Trudeau says Canada 'closely monitoring' Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause in US

Yukon's election shows why every vote matters - especially for Justin Trudeau's Liberals

State actors are looking to join political parties to 'exert influence' chair of security committee warns

Liberals propose enshrining the right to a healthy environment in legislation

New federal budget needs to deliver on government's social finance and innovation commitments

UCP caucus revolt latest in a long history of splintering conservative parties in Alberta

Toronto Star

 

Why Air Canada's new loophole may allow it to deny refunds for COVID-19 flight cancellations

Former politician working for developers on Highway 413 issues violated Ontario lobbyist law, complaint alleges

Liberals set to dive deeply into child care in April 19 federal budget

Doug Ford urged to move quickly to vaccinate Ontario's child care workers

Montreal school wants Ottawa to plan for Kamala Harris drop-in during future visit

Toronto Sun

Damning CNN report scrapes off some of Trudeau's glitter 

'A political opportunity': Making sense of Chrystia Freeland's recent comments

Snowbirds doing the Buffalo shuffle to avoid quarantine hotels

Canada receives report of blood clot linked to AstraZeneca

Trudeau's new climate targets are fantasies  built on delusions

Trudeau Liberals always viewed the pandemic as 'opportunity'

Canada rides the Trudeau Wave of ineptitude

Liberal plan for Universal basic income ignores huge price tag

National Post

This is no time for the Liberals to think of slashing defence spending

Trudeau's 'feminist' Liberals shut down probe into military sexual misconduct

Conservatives launch petition to have governors general cut off if they resign before end of term

80% of Canadians plan to ge COVID-19 vaccine, but safety fears drive hesitancy: poll

'There's some smoke there': Michigan's worst ever COVID-19 surge may be linked to Ontario, expert says

Amid third wave of COVID, Trudeau says he has not regrets about Canada's vaccine rollout

Maclean's

If you thought the cutting of BC's ancient forests was winding down, you'd be wrong

Who's really got Ottawa's ear?

Global

Does Air Canada owe you a refund because of COVID-19? Her's how to get it

West Jet extends COVID-19 flight cancellations to sun destinations

Liberals set for deep dive into child care in upcoming federal budget

BC ban on indoor dining to be extended into May, industry says

Failed fitting cause 190,000 litre spill at Trans Mountain site in Abbotsford

Penticton seeks support from other BC Municipalities in shelter fight with province

BC Premier announces plan to provide 5,000 youth and young adults work or skills training

Clear majority of Canadians think feds 'all talk and no action'  on military misconduct

Miscellaneous

City of Vancouver proposes to shelve rezoning rule for social housing in neighbourhoods including Kitsilano

Amid anxiety over overheated market, BC home sales in March 2021 set new best monthly record

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