Ottawa Observations: Thursday, May 13, 2021

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

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                         

 

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Scientists grapple with mystery of COVID-19 vaccine related blood clots

Patients, health care workers need to be on alert for AstraZeneca-related COVID-19 vaccine illness: experts

Ontario extends COVID-19 stay-at-home order, keeps schools closed

Millions of COVID-19 rapid tests sitting unused, records show

Canada reports 28 cases of rare blood clots following AstraZeneca vaccinations

AstraZeneca shipment in storage as provinces mull how to use vaccine linked to rare risk

Canada is now vaccinating a higher proportion of its population daily than the US. Are we going to hit a wall?

US CDC: Fully vaccinated people can shed masks in most places and travel

How COVID-10 is spreading on domestic flights

BC reports 587 new COVID-19 cases and 5 deaths, active cases fall again

2nd person in BC diagnosed with rare blood clot disorder following AstraZeneca vaccine

Globe and Mail

Strife in Jason Kenney's UCP hits new highs as Alberta grapples with COVID-19

Quebec seeks to amend Canadian Constitution with new language law

The pandemic political peace accord is officially over - and partisan vitriol is back

Greyhound cancels last of its routes in Canada

Trudeau in apparent conflict on WE but not a formal ethics breach, commissioner finds, Morneau's actions declared a clear violation

Biden picks Pennsylvania powerbroker David Cohen as next envoy to Canada, sources say

Charter review finds no freedom of speech infringement with amended broadcasting bill

Ottawa opens door to permanent residence in Canada for families of air-disaster victims

Ottawa may not bring in as much new revenue as expected from proposed tax on foreign homebuyers: PBO

As federal election looms millennial and Get Z Canadians will matter more than ever before: survey

CBC

Trudeau cleared in WE Charity scandal but former finance minister broke conflict law, says ethics watchdog

Doug Ford's demand for new pandemic travel restrictions is an attempt to deflect, says Blair

Families of victims of Ethiopian and Iranian air disasters will be able to ge permanent residency

Court dismisses CBC copyright infringement lawsuit against Conservative party

Bill C-10 doesn't violate free speech rights of social media users, justice department says

Greyhound Canada shutting down all bus service permanently 

Federal compensation not ready yet for vaccine injuries, deaths

Gay man fights 'discriminatory' policy that bans him from donating blood. Ottawa tries to block it

How a vacant in a safe Conservative seat could mean headaches for Erin O'Toole

Former reservist stripped of Order of Military Merit for wearing medals he was never awarded

Toronto Star

 

Students will continue to learn online 'for time being' Doug Ford says

'Devastating news' for thousands as Greyhound Canada permanently shuts down across the country

Heritage minister 'looking at every possible idea' to make digital platforms pay for using news

The Liberals would be wise not to trample Canadians in their fight with tech giants

Doug Ford sets a low bar for handling Ontario's COVID-19 third wave, and this time he cleared it

Golf community infuriated by Doug Ford's 'buddy' logic for keeping courses closed

Privacy watchdog closes file on complaint against federal political parties

Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2 in bid to have a 'normal' July and August

Bill C-10 would not infringe on rights of social media users, says new Charter analysis

Ethics commissioner clears Justin Trudeau of conflict of interest in WE Charity scandal

What Iceland can teach us about making democracy more inclusive

Toronto Sun

Ford extends Ontario stay at home order to June 2

CBC loses lawsuit against Tories while wasting your money

Trudeau silent on Bill C-10 questions

Instead of one dose or two, how about a dose of consistency?

For right, Trudeau wrong on border restrictions issue

Michigan's situation debunks the argument that Ontario's lockdowns work

No need to panic, the federal debt is only $1.1 trillion

Weak conflict law narrowly saves PM

National Post

Even after the COVID vaccines, Doug Ford is too afraid to reopen Ontario

Ontario's stay-at-home order extended to June 2 - golf courses not exempted

Bill C-10 amendments allowing regulation of social media content don't violate Charter rights: Justice Minister

Trudeau and Doug Ford continue war of words over border controls, COVID testing for domestic flights

Liberal seek answers on naked photo of colleague, demand that Bloc MP testifies at committee

Ethics commissioner clears Justin Trudeau in WE charity scandal

Two MLA's kicked out of Alberta UCP caucus hours after call for Premier Jason Kenney to resign

Why the ethics commissioner got it right with his rulings on Trudeau and Morneau

The cancellation of Michelle Latimer has become (another) disgrace to the CBC

New bill to protect French language in Quebec 'is nothing against the English' Legault says

UCP caucus chief Todd Loewen resigns as Jason Kenney's troubles mount in Alberta 

Maclean's

Canada's roadmap to reopening: Look to Saskatchewan

Global

BC's COVID-19 'Restart 2.0' plan won't come until after May long weekend

1 dead, others in unknown  condition in shooting at Burnaby Cactus Club

Mounties tout huge drug lab bust as major blow to BC gangs

'We love you Ron!' Former Surrey fire chief supported in battle with ALS

Fraser Valley quarry work near rare peregrine falcon nest worries conservationists

Penticton mayor supports opening of abstinence-based addictions recovery house

Greyhound Canada closure will be a 'disaster' for rural communities, experts say

How effective is the 1st COVID-19 jab? What we know as deleted Tory tweet slams 'one dose summer'

Feds asking Canadians to take 'leap of faith' that Bill C-10 won't hurt free speech: experts

Bill C-10 doesn't pose free speech concern despite social media impact, justice minister finds

Liberals want Bloc MP who took nude photo to appear before powerful committee

Trudeau did not break federal ethics rules in WE Charity scandal - but Morneau did: report

Miscellaneous            

 

Will Fairy Creek become a turning point in human history?

More than $1 millon in unpaid COVID-19 fines leads province to block driver's licence renewals

Why Do Police Keep Shooting Nuu-chah-nulth people?

Canadian Banks have an outsized impact on Global Fossil Fuel Financing

BC makes first moves against 'Revenge Porn'

Why Trudeau is winning at Pandemic Politics

Remembering Spike, a tireless educator from the Downtown Eastside