Ottawa Observations: Friday, June 11, 2021

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

 

G7 UK meetings

COVID-19 vaccines become a geopolitical chip in G7's showdown with China, Russia

Goodbye, Zoom: G7 Summit heralds return on in-person diplomacy

Queen Elizabeth to G7: Are you supposed to be enjoying yourselves?

Trudeau raised 'importance' of Northern Ireland peace deal with Johnson: High Commissioner

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canada to share 100 million COVID-19 vaccines with nations in need

Canada releases redacted versions of COVID-19 vaccine contracts

First batch of Johnson and Johnson vaccines won't be released in Canada over quality concerns

New COVID-19 cases have dropped 80 per cent - and 5.3 million more shots are set to arrive next week

Canada to commit to sharing up to 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

'We're all a bit stressed' Ontarians who took AstraZeneca frustrated at 12 week rule for second doses

First batch of J&J COVID vaccines won't be released in Canada

Heart inflammation in young men higher than expected after Pfizer, Moderna vaccines: CDC

B.C. now has fewer COVID-19 patients in hospital than were in ICU alone at peak of 3rd wave

BC assistant contact tracer calls COVID patient to check on her, ends up saving her life

Health Canada won't release over 300K J&J COVID-19 vaccine doses due to quality issues

Globe and Mail

Where are the Canadians? New England laments its missing tourists

For struggling restaurant and hospitality industries, Ontarios' meek reopening plan is yet another hurdle 

Liberals convene antisemitism summit amid concerns over new MP's view on Israel

Maxime Bernier charged after attending rally opposing COVID-19 restrictions  in Manitoba

Video show Alberta child-services employee shout profanities at Indigenous advocate

The destruction of the last old growth forests has to stop. We must protect the mother trees

Ontario increasing reliance on natural gas as others move away from fossil fuels

Bill C-10 headed back to House of Commons as clock runs out for Tory led debate

MPs unanimously call for emergency summit on Islamophobia

Watchdog raises concern about Canadian pension investments in China

CBC

Pakistan's PM urges governments to fight online hate and extremism after London truck attack

Trudeau consults Queen on process for picking a new governor general

What happened in London should be a pivot point for Canada - and its politicians 

Families of Flight PS752 denounce RCMP for not launching domestic criminal probe

Canada is easing its travel restrictions. Here's what you need to know

Pipelines, pandemics and partisan infighting: Kenney trying to put troubles behind him

People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier arrested by RCMP in Manitoba

U.S. lawmakers planning economic battle with China have some questions - about Canada

Toronto Star

 

Ontario MPP"s to 'condemn all forms of Islamophobia' in motion that calls on government to have sic month action plan to tackle it

Doug Ford's Tories under attack as labour group takes fight against 'notwithstanding' clause to the airwaves

You've got to engage' Hassan Yussuff looks back on his tenure as president of the Canadian Labour Congress

When the dream becomes real and you're sitting on a patio once more

The pandemic is ebbing, and life's gradual return to normal is seen in joyous patio gatherings

Changes to Canada's COVID-19 border rules remain a work in progress for children, top doctor says

Politicians have partisan interests that doesn't make them corrupt

When it comes to recognizing Islamophobia, some Conservatives recognize that words matter

Toronto Sun

Much to cheer about as Toronto's patios finally reopen

People's Party leader Maxime Bernier charged after anti-rules rallies in Manitoba

Parking enforcement in Toronto about to restart

Canada Day matters today more than ever

'Trudeau's messy rush on C-10 shows problems with online censorship bill

National Post

Remove, Rename and cancel: A cross country look at fallout from discovery of the Kamloops graves

MPs accused of secret law making in rush to pass controversial C-10 broadcasting bill

Liberals to hols antisemitism  summit amid concerns over new MP's strong criticism of Israel

Tories allege 'insider access and backroom dealing' after lobbying watchdog clears spouse of Trudeau's Chief of Staff

Maxime Bernier arrested, charged after attending anti-COVID restriction rally in Manitoba

The 'real change' Trudeau promised looks like cynical politics as usual

The shocking decimation of the federal Greens

Canada's $4.2 billion cruise industry risks being permanently decimated by proposed US law

Canada is slowly shrugging off that lockdown mentality 

Collapse of the Green vote could help Trudeau win next election 

Maclean's

Five shots took Darian's life. But before than, a justice system failed

Global

Vancouver police officers who used 'reckless' force in 2016 wellness check to keep their badges

British Columbians to get second ICBC COVID-19 rebate

Premier John Horgan confident BC won't be permanently skipped by cruise ships 

Red paint splattered on statue of Queen Victoria at BC Legislature

How a BC filmmaker's honeymoon photos helped train controversial facial recognition tech

Sea to Sky Gondola reopens with security 'unheard of in industries outside of the nuclear space'

Seven more BC mayors support Vancouver's push for drug decriminalization

BC Liberals blame candidate controversies, Wilkinson's leadership on 2020 election defeat

Maxime Bernier released after arrest in Manitoba for violating public health orders

Miscellaneous            

 

Canadian homeowners see net worth increase by $730 billion in 2021 first quarter, renters gain only $43 billion

BC Liberals were in trouble when the Election was called. Then They made things worse

'Scared Straight' Tour Shuttered after Downtown Eastside outcry

Skye's Story" When Children in Care can't find homes

Vancouver council Votes against delay for Climate Emergency Plan

What would an Equitable, Consenting Reopening Look Like?