Ottawa Observations: Tuesday May 11, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  May 11, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                         

 

As Beijing tightens its grip, Hong Kong becomes a fading attraction

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario stops first doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Alberta stops giving first doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Trudeau says pandemic restrictions should remain until case counts are 'way down'

What happens when people get two different COVID-19 vaccines?

Ontario just paused AstraZeneca first doses - but some people were already vaccine shopping

Ontario pauses first doses of AstraZeneca's over clot concerns

Why pausing AstraZeneca was the right move - and why you probably were right to get it

Ontario to pause first doses of AstraZeneca vaccines

Ontario to offer ages 12 to 17 Pfizer when supply allows: Jones

Trudeau says COVID vaccines and restrictions can lead to better summer for Canadians

'Very little excuse' to continue to use AstraZeneca in Canada: infectious diseases specialist 

Vaccines will get us back to normal. Why is Canada pretending otherwise?

British Columbia reports 515 new cases, 2 deaths

Dr. Bonnie Henry says there's limited surveillance on transmissions in school and daycare

Globe and Mail

Canada must create a comprehensive quarantine, screening system for international travellers: experts

Canadian company wins COVID-19 vaccine deal with Bolivia - and WTO support

Chrystia Freeland defends wage subsidy as opposition accuses Liberals of 'showering their rich Bay Street Friends'

Flexible reporting standards mean investors know little about when companies used emergency wage subsidies 

Wealthy hedge funds, money managers receive Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Ottawa enters legal battle over Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline

Suncor, ATCO join forces on proposed hydrogen project near Edmonton 

New military lead aims to change culture of sexual misconduct

Ottawa funnelling $12 billion into Toronto and area transit projects

CBC

Trauma retreat for military sex assault survivors used sex offender as 'peer mentor'

Public Health Agency refusing to disclose uncensored documents on Winnipeg virus lab

Biden is unlikely to come to Canada's rescue in Line 5 dispute with Michigan 

Canada asks US Court to prevent Michigan from shutting down Line 5 pipeline

Commons committee asks whether military has sexist double standard on fraternization 

Federal government to spend $12B on Toronto, Hamilton transit

Toronto Star

 

Thinking of summer travel to the US? Better have a backup plan

Don't deport me until I get my second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, health worker asks Canada

Insurance premiums skyrocketing for small businesses, even as another lockdown looms for Ontario

Ontario hasn't ruled out reopening schools where COVID cases low, but concerns remain

Ontario golf courses will remain closed during COVID-19 stay-at-home order, solicitor general says

Want to understand the trouble with Justin Trudeau's attempt to regulate the internet? Put it to the Trump test

If Doug Ford wants to make the May long weekend safer, he should open up outdoor activities

Desjardins's new chief economist is an optimist - about house prices and racial justice

'People are dying': Internationally trained doctors forced to sit on the sidelines as Ontario battles pandemic third wave

'Trumpian tactics':  Experts slam heritage minister for tweet attacking critics of Bill C-10

Ottawa will provide the vaccines, but when Canada reopens is up to the provinces, Trudeau says

Saskatchewan premier promises no 'Trudeau summer' more second COVID vaccine doses

Toronto Sun

Stay-at-home order more extreme than most realize

Even Orwell's dystopia didn't include a basketball ban

Let doctor's speak freely even when what they say is unpopular

Four Toronto transit projects see $10B federal funding boost

It's the COVID-zero zealots who will howl against reopening

Trudeau spending spree continues to outpace budget projections 

Ontario extends stay-at home order

Line 5 fight shows age of oil isn't over

National Post

Speaking of raging public sector incompetence - I told you so!

Opposition right to be wary of Liberals withholding details about fired Canadian scientists  with Wuhan links: expert

Killing Line 5 will only make people realize how much we need fossil fuels

Alberta Justice Minister apologizes for saying federal government, NDP and media hoping for COVID disaster province

Down the rabbit hole with a federal budget fuelled by fantasy

Progressives are now  the ones ignoring pandemic science

Building transit oriented communities

How Trudeau's censorious agent could target Joe Rogan

Maclean's

Why Canada's special forces 'shadow army' is still fighting ISIS

Global

Metro Vancouver gang violence raises questions about police effectiveness, accountability

Virtual care popular at BC Children's Hospital, plans underway to continue post-pandemic

COVID-19: BC introduces sick pay legislation to fill gaps in federal program

Victoria police investigating after remains found in Gorge Waterway

Early findings suggest a targeted incident': RCMP on 2 bodies found near Penticton 

BC introduces sick pay legislation to fill gaps in federal program

Inside the oilsands site that has seen Canada's largest workplace COVID-19 outbreak

Trudeau says family, friend BBQ's can happen this summer - with a caveat

Bolivia signs deal to import J & J vaccine from Canadian company pending patent issues

Miscellaneous            

 

Reconciliation means rethinking parks governance

Auditor General says BC is failing to protect critical wildlife habitat 

BC provides three days' sick pay. It's not enough, say critics

It's too hard to report adverse vaccine effects, says doctor

'We are losing it as we speak.' say Crab Park Advocates