Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday May 1 & 2, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday/Sunday,  May 1 & 2, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                         

Diplomat in training: Ralph Goodale talks Huawei, China and trade as he takes up London posting

China has reclaimed Hong Kong. Is Taiwan next?

#IAmHongKonger campaign aims to make its mark in 20201 Canadian census

Why are Chinese Canadians divided on the Uyghur genoicide?

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canada may defer vaccine deliveries rather than launch early global sharing

Can you get vaccinated if you've moved provinces? Rules across Canada are inconsistent

As COVID-19 devastates India, Modi's government tries to control the narrative

India starting to receive COVID-19 aid, oxygen supplies

This is the month when Canada breaks the back of the pandemic

Canada's lagging pandemic response

Why Atlantic Canada excels at slowing the spread of COVID-19

'Like lining up for concert tickets' High demand for Kelowna drop-in vaccine clinic

A Canadian vaccine certificate faces science, privacy hurdles: officials

Trudeau's COVID-19 vaccine certificates, Dr. Tam's tracking bracelets terrify BC Libertarian leader Keith MacIntyre

Globe and Mail

Alberta 'no more lockdowns' rodeo held despite restrictions, sky high case counts

Ontario failed to act on surveys of LTC homes ahead of deadly second COVID-19 wave, commission says

Special Forces commander placed on leave for supporting soldier convicted of sex assault

Labelled a terror group by Ottawa, Proud Boys Canada dissolves itself

How will the pandemic induced "YOLO economy' hit Canada?

'It's re-victimizaiton': Sexual assault victims, advocates  complain of 'rude' treatment by MPs at committees

CBC

Special Forces Commander  put on leave as acting top soldier apologizes for handling of situation

Federal budget lacked a plan to combat violence against Indigenous women, advocates say

A Harper dynasty and the end of the Liberals? How the 2011 election didn't change anything

Sajjan open to 'far greater' changes to military's handling of sexual misconduct

Hajdu says Canada will come up with 'certification' to allow COVID-clear Canadians to travel again

Demonstrators, many maskless, march in Montreal against public health restrictions

Toronto Star

 

Proud Boys Canada 'officially dissolved' group says, after Ottawa labelled it a terrorist organization

On the shores of Georgian Bay, an Ontario boom town puts a sudden stop to development. Why? It says it's running out of water

The man who took on Amazon, closed schools and defied expectations. Who is Peel's top doctor Lawrence Loh

Ontario opens online vaccine booking to people 18 or older in hot-spot communities starting Monday

Conservative insiders furious after Lisa Raitt booted from Milton riding association

Don't you dare ask for forgiveness

In the midst of its current historic crisis, Toronto stumbles upon its remarkable past

Justin Trudeau's mishandling of sexual misconduct in the military strikes yet another blow to his feminist credentials

Time is now for military to finally make real progress on sex misconduct, Arbour says

Action needed to end anti-Black racism in public service: advocates

Tories take aim at PM's top aide over Vance allegations as Sajjan dodges questions

Alberta suspends legislature amid soaring COVID-19 cases, Quebec eases restrictions

Bidenomics will change Ameirca. It might change Canada, too

Toronto Sun

Evidence shows Mounties kept a copy of the Gun Registry

COVID-plagued ceremony for fallen officers a sombre, lonely affair 

Tent dwellers flood city parks as weather heats up

Budget 2021 - A plan for post pandemic failure

Trudeau's line eye on military misconduct

A complete lack of restraint is the essence of Liberal budgeting 

Bad vibe aside, oilseeds a uniquely Canadian success story

Why are so many people lashing out against lockdowns?

Trudeau's absurd blame game on greenhouse gas emissions

Intent of Bill C-10 is censorship 

National Post

Canada needs a new path forward

Looming showdown as Michigan governor orders Line 5 pipeline to Ontario shut down

'This could be chapter two': Time is now to make real progress on military sex misconduct, says Arbour

UCP shuts down legislature, faces charges of cowardice 

On Trans Mountain, Highway 413 Canada proves again it can get things done

Maclean's

What is left of the Orange Wave in Quebec? Not much

Global

BC Liberal MLA Mike Bernier has tested positive for COVID-19

Victim in fatal Delta shooting identified as BC corrections officer

Bylaw banning daytime camping in Victoria parks back in force

Climate activists blockade Vancouver's Granville Street Bridge for 5 hours

Battle brewing over another homeless housing project in Penticton

Hospital board asked to reconsider denial of $1 million in retroactive funding for Penticton health care

BC's anti-racism hotline a 'positive step' but groups say concrete action needed

BC Liberal Health critic's COVID-19 comments in question

New Westminster police new vaccine plea as 5 officers isolate after COVID-19 exposure

BC Ferries scraps 'divisive' pilot project for Sunshine Coast route

Sajjan refuses to say whether he knew 2018 Vance complaint was sexual in nature

Miscellaneous            

 

Police arrest eight extinction rebellion Vancouver protesters for blocking Granville Bridge

Why play the lottery when you can just buy and resell a house? Top 3 Vancouver property flips

Delta Police investigating shooting at Scottsdale Centre