Ottawa Observations: Monday, June 28, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday June 28, 2021

 

Western Canada Heatwave

Dangerous heat wave sets records across Western Canada

BC town sets another all-time temperature record as 'prolonged, dangerous' heat wave continues

Alberta's Heat Dome sends us back indoors just as we were so close to freedom

Lytton BC sets a new all time Canadian heat record for the second day in a row

'Historic' heat wave in Western Canada might not lift for days, forecasters say

Heat wave putting Okanagan fruit crops at risk

60 historic temperature records smashed in BC Sunday as 'dangerous' heat wave continues

British Columbians feel effect of climate crisis as Lytton shatters record for all-time high temperature in Canada

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Is the COVD-19 pandemic over yet? We can't say with certainty

Mixing Pfizer, AstraZeneca doses provides strong immune response against COVID-19: study

Delta variant leading to concern of COVID-19 growth, BC health officials say

BC reports 145 new COVID-19 cases over three days as active cases dip below 1,000

Monthly update reveals progress heat wave impacts clinics

Globe and Mail

Toronto moves to rename Dundas Street after city report agrees with critics of namesake's legacy

Jason Kenney's equalization referendum is built on a crucial misinterpretation 

Bank of Canada's balance sheet has been rapidly shrinking, but for how long?

O'Toole pitches Conservatives as Canada Day defenders as more celebrations cancelled

Canada has done an about face on ballistic missile defence

Green Party leader says federal council is no longer asking her to repudiate aide

Catherine McKenna to leave politics to focus more on fighting climate change

Canada's governor-general post has been vacant fo months, that's a problem

CBC

Catherine McKenna quitting federal politics, says years of online attacks were 'just noise'

Canadian military welcomes first female 2nd in command as it struggles with sexual misconduct crisis

RCMP's union reaches tentative deal with Ottawa - a first in Mountie history

Catholic group says privacy laws complicating the release of documents from Sask. and B.C. residential schools

Toronto Star

 

After all the threats and online abuse, no wonder Catherine McKenna is leaving politics 

Catherine McKenna, the minister who led Trudeau's climate-change efforts and endured online abuse, won't see re-election

Autopilot issue contributed to naval helicopter crash that killed six: investigation

Justin Trudeau has called out the Catholic Church for its role in residential schools. Why hasn't Jason Kenney?

Toronto Sun

Ontario 'very close' to allowing indoor dining and opening gyms: Ford                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Superior Court rejects Adamson Barbecue constitutional challenge

We must condemn the burning of Catholic Churches

Do we charge living Canadian politicians involved in residential schools?

After months of lockdown, life's going to feel weird

Poll how's high support for election spending limits - just don't mention Ford

National Post

Catherine McKenna won't seek re-election, but hopes 'good friend' Mark Carney runs for Liberals

CSE responded to more than 2,200 cyber attacks last year amid heightened concern over Chinese, Russian hacks

Toronto mayor John Tory backs staff report that recommends renaming Dundas Street

RCMP busy with fire investigations as more churches burn down on First Nation reserves in BC, Calgary

Harjit Sajjan keeps letting down the 16,000 women in the Canadian Armed Forces

Canada could use Stephen Harper right now - he would never sued the speaker

Maclean's

How to encourage vaccine hesitant people to get their COVID shots

Global

BC government providing $12M to support First Nations investigating residential school sites

Western part of Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park reopens to public

Lt. General Frances Allen takes over as Canada's first female vice-chief of the defence staff

McKenna says leaving politics a 'difficult decision' but climate change remains focus

Miscellaneous            

 

Horgan's rise to power rooted in 1990's environmentalists focusing on parks over the climate 

BC calls for celebration, reflection, and respect during Pride month 2021

In the drive towards a sustainable city, some motorists are left behind

What is new about BC's New Democrats?

Today's Politics are toxic to Indigenous women

After neighbourhood outcry, Oppenheimer Park will reopen during heatwave