Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, April 6, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Claims of Uyghur genocide in China are 'lies', adviser to BC Premier says

US raises possibility of boycotting Beijing Olympics over China's human rights record

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta imposes restrictions on restaurants, stores and gyms as COVID-19 infections spike

Amid the third wave of COVID-19, our governments continue to fail us

Tam says younger, healthier people need intensive care quickly with variants of COVID-19

Saskatchewan needs to prioritize frontline essential workers for COVID-19 vaccination

Tougher COVID-19 restrictions on the way, Doug Ford says

Canada's hospitals deploy artificial lungs, scramble for staff as COVID hits younger patients 

As Alberta COVID variant cases rise, Jason Kenney resorts to public health restrictions

The truth about Canada's vaccine roll-out - we're not doing that bad

BC reports 1,068 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths

BC's COVID-19 vaccine registration website holds up amid opening day pressure

US expert says Canada is missing the chance to fight the P.1 COVID-19 variant

Vancouver Canucks' COVID-19 outbreak a 'cautionary tale': Dr. Bonnie Henry

Rapid spread of COVID-19 variants in BC remains huge concern for health officials

New cases over 1,000 again; number of monitored people surges over 14,000

BC Stays the Course as variant cases rise, More young people hospitalized

Globe and Mail

Toronto School Boards to close classrooms on Wednesday, shift to remote learning

Trudeau open to discussions after Yellen calls for global minimum corporate tax rate

Naheed Nenshi will not seek a fourth term as Calgary mayor

Biden's plan to raise corporate taxes in the US could impact Canadian banks

Academic finds sections of Alberta's draft school curriculum  are plagiarized 

Green transition could displace majority Canada's energy workers: report

Ukraine looks to Canada for help with NATO membership as Russian military buildup grows

F1 fans funding over lack of refunds for cancelled 2020 Canadian Grand Prix

Federalism can help end Canada's long-term care crisis

Ex-bureaucrat blames system for response to Vance allegation

Erin O'Toole promises pandemic public inquiry if Tories win power

Mark Carney would be a welcome addition to a Canadian political class that needs all the talent it can find

Ontario's COVID-19 failure stems from politicians' inability to understand how people behave

CBC
  

Public service had 'no path' to investigate misconduct claim against Vance, says former top bureaucrat

Ukraine 'even closer' to decision on legal action over Flight PS752, ambassador says

Conservative government would conduct public inquiry into pandemic response, O'Toole says

Hajdu publicizes delivery of 10 million vaccine doses as Ford blames federal rollout for shot delays

Nunavut should tackle TB the way they have COVID-19 by sharing better data

Toronto Star

 

Toronto leaders call on Ford to impose stay-at-home order in Ontario and ensure paid sick leave for essential workers

'We've been locking down the wrong things.' Restaurants say Ontario's shutdown cost them $100 million - and they wan tDoug Ford to foot the bill

When Ontario's magical thinking on COVID-19 fails, Doug Ford turns to Plan B: Panic

Essential workers are labouring sick in Toronto's factories and dying in its ICUs. That needs to change - now

The US would like to loosen border restrictions. 'We're not there yet', Justin Trudeau says

'Tough Decision': Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi won't run for re-election this fall

'The system failed': Former top civil servant apologizes over handling of sexual misconduct allegation against top soldier

Former BC cabinet ministers to testify at money laundering inquiry

Deal reached in Vancouver to help the homeless; and work to close park encampment

Toronto Sun

Politicians fiddle with failed shutdowns while Ontario burns

Ford suggests more COVID-related restrictions on the way

Toronto schools close Wednesday for in class learning

'Very few' examples of in-school transmission, says top doc

Ford needs to take charge of COVID response

Feds, provinces must cooperate on vaccines

Here's what you need to know about the legalities of school closures

Why does the CBC have so much upper management?

Canadians will pay for Trudeau government's record spending

National Post

Let the fun begin at duelling Liberal, NDP policy conventions

Naheed Nenshi, who rose from unknown mayoral candidate to a symbol of Calgary, won't run again in 2021

Massive Facebook breach affecting millions of Canadians was not reported to federal policy watchdog

Just who exactly is in charge of Ontario when it comes to COVID-19

O'Toole promises a public inquiry into Liberal government's pandemic response if elected

Doug Ford says all Ontario needs is more vaccines, in response to Trudeau's offer of help

Why last minute Ontario school shutdown was entirely avoidalbe

Sprawl or no, you can't end a housing shortage without building homes

Maclean's

Is the Liberal tent big enough for a Carney?

Baseball home opener, or super-spreader event?

Global

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams

Former BC cabinet ministers to testify at money laundering inquiry

Surrey schools need a 'circuit break' says district parent's advisory council

Vancouver restaurant that had licence suspended says it's closed until further notice

Canadians share mixed feelings of joy, disappointment as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

Sajjan says he had 'number of conversations' with ex-chief of staff on 2018 Vance allegations

Miscellaneous

City of Vancouver and BC government sign agreement to end Stratchona Park encampment by April 30

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reports March 2021 sales highest in a century since 1921

Should Canada cancel Student Debt?

Prioritizing essential workers for vaccines controls spread

Secrecy shrouds the province's overdue BC Bid Tech project