Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday,  April 21, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                         

Australia cancels Belt and Road deals: China warns of further damage to ties

This Manitoba couple lived in Xinjiang for 10 years. They can no longer stay silent about what they saw

BC judge grants request to delay Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearings

BC Judge agrees to 3 month delay in Meng Wanzhou extradition case at defence request

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Medical experts call for closure of more businesses in Ontario

In praise of COVID-19 vaccine selfies: Why you should celebrate your shot with a shot

Greens, NDP call for stronger national response as COVID-19 variants surge

Biden talks with Trudeau about sending more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Canada

Tam says cancelled AstraZeneca update was not related to safety  concerns

Toronto ramping up vaccine rollout - but that alone won't rescue health system, top doctor says

Nearly 8 million Pfizer vaccine doses are forecast for Ontario by July. Here's why that could be a game changer

From a huge COVID-19 outbreak too impressive flattening: What Toronto and other cities can learn from Thunder Bay

What vaccine lineups in the cold near Jane and Finch show about helping Toronto's COVID-19 hot spots

Vaccine shortage means longer pandemic for Canada

US the biggest source of COVID-19 brought into Canada, study finds

Vaccine priority widened in Manitoba to workers who have close contact with public

'In a way, we triage people all the time': The reality of COVID inside an ICU

Dozens of cases of 'double mutant' COVID-19 variant confirmed in BC

Seven COVID-19 deaths, 862 new cases as BC sets another new hospitalization record

Hospitalizations approach 500; anti masker lawsuit dismissed

Globe and Mail

Canada to set new emissions target as Trudeau, other leaders gather for climate summit

With new projections, Bank of Canada signal's it's willing to be flexible on inflation target in pursuit of full recovery

Bank of Canada governor says red-hot housing market showing signs of speculative behaviour

Will Doug Ford meet the same fate as Mike Harris?

When Manitoba lowered the age for vaccines, this principal hopped on the loudspeaker, directing his staff book a shot

Michigan regulator to consider climate impact of tunnel for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline

Bloc Quebecois MP apologizes for taking nude photo of Liberal MP William Amos

Ralph Goodale appointed as Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

Coming G7, climate meetings will be 'pivotal' says Goodale, Canada's new rep in UK

Canada eyes policy on travel from India due to massive surge in COVID-19 cases in that country

Freeland urges patience for businesses on reopening economy, border

CBC

Former Trudeau adviser to testify in military misconduct hearings

Canada's new climate change target will exceed 40% cut in emissions: Radio Canada sources

Bloc MP apologizes for taking screenshot of naked House of Commons colleague

Canada eyes policy on travel from India in response to massive outbreak

Ralph Goodale appointed Canada's high commissioner to UK

Turkey claims it no longer needs Canadian military drone tech

Quebec court decision on Bill 21 poses a conundrum for Justin Trudeau

Toronto Star

 

Doug Ford scrambles to learn how to work from home after aide tests positive for COVID-19

Organized crime groups are selling fake COVID-19 vaccines and forged negative tests, expert says

Doug Ford has ordered the closure of outdoor amenities at parks to stop COVID-19. Health experts say that's a bad move

Ontario playing 'critical care hopscotch' with record COVID-19 patients being transferred between hospitals to free up ICU space

Confusion, anger and a viral video: Why Ontario's flip-flop on arbitrary stops hasn't addressed fears of police overreach

The race for Canada's special, one-time permanent-residenece program is flooding English language test providers

Justin Trudeau took two years to give us a budget. Why can't he give us a break on filing our taxes?

When Ontario elected Doug Ford, it voted out paid sick days

Emergency parliamentary debate on pandemic devolves into partisan finger-pointing

Ottawa targets tax evaders with public registry of corporate owners

Alberta passes bill to give all workers paid leave to get COVID-19 vaccine shot

Toronto Sun

Ford catches flack for doing what so many begged him to do

Quebec confirms first case of B1.617 variant, in the Haute-Mauricie region

Trudeau won't stop flights as new variant lands in Canada

'We treat prisoners better" than returning travellers, says snowbird

People brave April snowfall to line up for COVID Vaccine at Downsview Arena

Crew members concerned as Air Canada sells out flights from COVID hotspots

Incoming flights need to be addressed

National Post

An ominous growl from the grassroots, demanding Kenney's resignation

More cake anyone? How about another scoop of ice cream?

Chrystia Freeland's budget tries to paper over failed COVID response

Trudeau says hotel quarantine effective but he's looking at ban on flights from India

Forget bubbles, Canada has a housing affordability crisis

The finance minister needs to exercise her powers equably, for all Canadians

Federal budget's 'sorry' doesn't cut it for Trudeau government's COVID failures

Ralph Goodale appointed as Canada's new commissioner in the UK

Maclean's

'Only athletes pay the price': The COC president on the folly of boycotting the Beijing Olympics

 A vaccine system for the fortunate few

Global

Ottawa consulting on stricter border measures, won't stop flights from India

No periodic roadblocks for Metro Vancouver drivers under new BC travel restrictions

Trio of Vancouver councillors exit NPA over 'backroom deal' to appoint mayoral candidate

BC driver fights for compensation  after vehicle damaged by road marking paint

Penticton becomes only city in Okanagan to endorse public drinking on beaches, in parks

Large crowd gathers at Vancouver's Sunset Beach on 4-20 despite COVID-19 restrictions

Miscellaneous            

 

NPA civil war breaks out into the open as three councillors bolt from caucus to sit as independents

Deconstruction of homes reduces carbon emissions, saves costs, and preserves heritage

The Nuu-chah-nulth Just won a Huge ruling for First Nations Fisheries

BC's Budget Gets 'C' Grade for Education, Child Welfare and Child Care Supports

Kenney's Coal 'Review' is just one more betrayal