Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday,  May 12, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                         

 

CSIS first alerted Ottawa to national security concerns of two scientists at top disease laboratory 

Final Court dates set in Meng Wanzhou's case as her lawyers ask to bring new evidence

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers look to new HSBC documents to bolster bid to halt extradition 

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

More provinces turn away from AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

People who receive mixture of COVID-19 vaccine doses are more. likely to experience side-effects study finds

If you got an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, you made the right decision, according to economics

How Montreal has so far dodged a third COVID-19 wave and what other cities can learn from its success

How a Toronto principal got 1,400 people in the surrounding neighbourhood their COVID-19 vaccine

As some provinces halt the use of AstraZeneca, Canada confirms 650,000 more doses will arrive next week

Future of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in question in Canada over blood clots, supply issues

Torontonians aged 40 plus eligible for vaccination at city-run clinics starting Thursday

Early data from UK study on mixing COVID-19 vaccines shows no safety concerns, just more side effects

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines to be offered in more Ontario pharmacies after AstraZeneca halted

As curtain falls on Canada's AstraZeneca program, Gen X'ers and others line up for last change at a first dose

Trudeau's latest pandemic blunder: Astra Hysteria

Canada still expecting three more COVID vaccine candidates, but they will arrive too late for rollout

Mixing COVID vaccines is safe, despite more mild-moderate symptoms, study suggests

Ontario has paused AstraZeneca. So, can I get my second dose sooner?

BC reports 600 new COVID-19 cases, vaccine bookings to open for people 30+ Wednesday

BC holding remaining AstraZeneca shots for 2nd does due to 'limited availability'

Some of BC's COVID hot spots also have the lowest vaccination rates, data shows

Mixing COVID-19 vaccines appears safe - but no data on whether I works, UK study says

Over 2.2M COVID-19 vaccine doses given in BC

Globe and Mail

Residents battle to save historic long-term care home in Montreal 

Expert panel says WHO rules are biased toward keeping borders open and travel flowing, even in a pandemic

Enbridge defies Michigan governor, continues operating Line 5 pipeline as state seeks court order for shutdown

We can't justify keeping schools closed any longer

With the Line 5 shutdown order, the US spurns Canada's energy needs again

Is it possible that maybe Steven Guilbeault hasn't actually read Bill C-10?

Ontario government failed to track $4.4 billion in COVID relief spending, audit finds

Nurses upset, frustrated by higher pay rate for doctors performing same tasks at COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Complications with national infrastructure projects are nothing new for Canada

Immigration Minister open to raise permanent residency caps

Indigenous leaders call for delay in vote for new Assembly of First Nations National Chief

Bloc Québécois calls on Liberals to avoid pandemic election, despite voting non-confidence

Singh calls for halt on Canadian arms sales to Israel as violence escalates in region 

Bill C-10 and the two solitudes of internet broadcasting

Why 'Canadian' shouldn't be an option on the census

CBC

Business leaders join Canada in urging US court to keep Line 5 operating

France's top court to tule on Canadian academic Hassan Diab's terrorism case next week

Doctor apologizes for letting a registered sex offender into a retreat for sex assault survivors

Toronto Star

 

Lockdown should stay but some outdoor recreation like golf should be allowed doctor's group says

This Metro Vancouver city cracked the renovation code. Can it work elsewhere?

Bill C-10 impact what I can post online? Here's what you need to know

Public health leaders should trust us with the whole picture

Toronto Sun

A one dose summer won't mean a return to normal

Are travellers being punished for leaving Canada?

Tribunal decision derails plans for Rail Deck park

B'nai Brith questions why some protesters not ticketed

The census battle over Mother tongues

The assault to halt censorship Bill C-10

Our energy security requires a Canadian pipeline route

A tale of two downturns in Toronto

In every way, Bill C-10 is wildly unconstitutional

Trudeau's 'one dose summer' failure is on him

National Post

Canada's lockdowns-forever doomsayers are actively working against the vaccine miracle

Alberta crackdown? High-profile organizers behind anti COVID restriction protests facing consequences

Liberals use budget bill to fix Charter violation in their own election misinformation law

Ideologically motivated extremism 'one of the most serious threats' Canadians face, MPs told

When the woke come for Conservatives of colour

Marc Garneau's frequent flying draws attention to discrepancy in quarantine travel rules

Canadian energy ministers to Michigan:  We're standing up for Enbridge's Line 5

The lessons Canada's military didn't learn from the Somalia inquiry

Maclean's

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Global

BC woman who confronted transit police officer over masks in viral video ordered to pay fines

No time for drug decriminalization plan redo, Vancouver mayor says

New BC CDC report raises more questions about travel between BC, Alberta

BC to refuse driver's licence renewals to people with unpaid COVID-19 fines

Emergency alert message sent to BC mobile phones by mistake

Legislative changes urged after logging proposed near key North Okanagan drinking water source

Province launches website to help identify algae blooms in BC lakes

'We want our park back': Community leaders propose Oppenheimer Park reopen during day, close at night

Canadian Forces member charged in death of army reservist shot during training at CFB Wainwright

Around 400 complaints of false statements made during 2019 election campaign investigated

Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, business leaders urge court to keep Line 5 operating

Miscellaneous            

 

COVID mask falls off Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealing his true colours

Detained Migrants Get a Pandemic lifeline

Vancouver's Drug Decriminalization plan is a disaster, say advocates

How the Big Melt will change life for people and nature