Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday,  May 19, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                         

The Israeli/Palestinian conflict -- Canadian views

Israeli, Palestinian envoys to Canada weigh in on prospects for a ceasefire

Israeli man brutally beaten for defending friend at rally

Palestinians die as hostages of Hamas

Anti-Semitism's vile, unending hatred never ceases to smoulder

What part of 'Death to Jews' do Israel's critics not understand

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tam expects AstraZeneca recipients will be able to choose second COVID-19 vaccine

Ontario will give second shots of AstraZeneca vaccine: source

Toronto expands reach of hot-spot vaccination strategy to get more shots in arms

A very limited window: Concerns in Canada that AstraZeneca doses could go to waste

Post-vaccination COVID numbers prove the miracle is real, despite official Canadian pessimism

BC reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 521 new cases, expands vaccine registration to youth

Kids 12 to 17 years old can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia

Vaccinations for 12 to 17 year olds; eight deaths and over 500 new cases

Globe and Mail

Ontario set to unveil gradual reopening plan on Thursday

Quebec prosecutor to decide on laying charges against Major General Fortin

CUPE report calls for third-party review, alleges underperformance by pension fund manager OMERS

Ontario educators worry 'political reasons' are behind delay in math curriculum that would challenge high-school streams

Clearing of homeless encampment in Toronto halted after standoff with community

Canada's annual inflation rate in April rises at fastest pace in nearly a decade

Alberta inquiry into environmental advocacy funding to receive fourth extension after several delays

Quebec's anglophone minority is a target, once again - and no one is coming to the rescue

French court decides Ottawa professor Hassan Diab must stand trial

Liberals facing pressure from Bloc Quebecois plan to table bill strengthening French language laws in Quebec

NDP plan to cut student debt would cost about $4 billion, budget watchdog says

'We absolutely have to face this': chief medical officer for Indigenous Services calls for system racism to be confronted

CBC

Quebec prosecutor's office to decide on possible charges against Major General Dany Fortin

Federal, provincial privacy watchdogs issue warning about vaccine passports

MPs braced for battle with global accounting firm over naming wealthy Canadians behind offshore tax shelters

Canadian academic Hassan Diab ordered to stand trial in French terrorism case

Erin O'Toole says Conservatives' rejection of climate change resolution was a distraction

Civil liberties group suing RCMP commissioner over delays in responding to civilian complaints

The pandemic election bill is a political football now - and may be unnecessary

John Gomery, who headed federal sponsorship scandal inquiry, has died

Quebec's proposed changes to Constitution seem small, but they could prompt historic makeover

Conservatives call on Liberal government to set timeline to establish suicide prevention hotline

Toronto Star

 

Reopen GTA-Hamilton area with one set of restrictions, mayors tell Premier Ford

Doug Ford expected to unveil Ontario's pandemic reopening plan Thursday

Tensions flare as fifth Toronto homeless encampment cleared in week at Lamport Stadium

Allegations of sexual misconduct against major General Dany Fortin referred to Quebec prosecution office

Hair today, gone tomorrow? John Tory's unruly COVID coif is a true sign of the times - but it might not last

We're so close to the pandemic being over. Let's not mess this up

Quebec's push to change Constitution could impact all Canadians, experts argue

Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

Toronto Sun

Protests OK. Why not shooting baskets in parks?

Ford Government has gone to sleep on AstraZeneca issue

Bill C-10 has heritage minister twisting in his own wind

Getting people back to work will likely mean a vaccine passport

A crisis in kids - the next pandemic

National Post

Even on constitutional matters, Trudeau's focus remains on Project Majority

Heritage committee votes in favour of proposed opposition amendment to controversial Bill C-10

Experts divided on whether Quebec can change Constitution to claim nationhood

Jason Kenny's UCP caucus dissenters aren't proof of chaos and rebellions

John Tory, for the good of Toronto, trim your hair

Trudeau's hope for a 'slightly better summer' is an insult to Canadians

Maclean's

You mean this isn;'t how to kill the NDP?

Global

Controversial proposal to fast-track social housing towers heads to Vancouver Council

RCMP arrest five more at BC anti-logging protest

Travel road checks to increase for May long weekend: BC Highway Patrol

Vaccine hesitancy still a concern in areas of BC: experts 

BC LNG industry faces more uncertainty as another investor pulls out

Suspected gangster busted with loaded gun in Metrotown parking lot: police

Surrey RCMP  search for 'armed and dangerous' Brothers Keepers gang member

NDP plan to slash student debt would cost $4 billion, PBO report says

Women gaining senior roles in Canadian military amid sexual misconduct scandal

Miscellaneous            

 

Surrey RCMP and US police seek to locate 22 year old Brothers keeper gang member

BC RCMP to boost COVID-19 travel checks during May long weekend

BC is failing to do its part to address the global climate and biodiversity crisis

Councillor Christine Boyle advances controversial motion to build more social housing in Vancouver

Lower Mainland police agencies warn public to avoid interacting with people with 'ongoing nexus to violence'

'We are not criminals': camper van, vehicle dwellers in Vancouver to hold rally on may 26 eviction day

BC's cynical attack on Old-Growth Forests

No one says, 'I want to hitchhike today to get groceries"

Fie arrested at Faire Creek Old Growth Blockade

Please Advise!The BC Liberals Need. new Name