Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, June 29, 2021

 

Western Canada Heatwave

Dozens of deaths reported in BC during unprecedented heat wave

Homes being evacuated as out-of-control wildfires grow in BC's Interior

For Third Straight day, BC village smashes record for highest Canadian temperature at 49.6C

Lytton sets all time Canadian heat record for third day in a row

Rise in heat-related deaths and calls in BC strains emergency services  

'We've never seen anything like it': Vancouver police respond to dozens of heat-related deaths 

Most of BC remains under extreme heat warning but cooler temperatures on the way

Western Canada's extreme heat wave: Some experts have 'never seen' anything like it

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

China's Communist regime - with help from a Canadian Senator - is appropriating the residential schools conversation

Senators decline to label China's treatment of Uyghurs a genocide

Invoking residential schools, BC Senator says Canada should be careful about criticizing Canada

China blocks effort to send canola dispute with Canada to WTO Panel 

Meng Wanzhou to battle with Crown over mysterious bank documents

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers say bank documents prove case against Huawei exec 'fatally flawed'

Meng makes 'unusual' request for admission of HSBC evidence in extradition case

New evidence in the Meng case an opportunity for Lametti to end it

Canada should help China learn from our mistakes, not condemn Uighur genocide, senator says

How Communist China drives drugs, violence and inflated housing prices in Canada

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New EU vaccine rules could restrict travel by many Africans and Canadians

Health Canada adds warning of very rare, serious condition as potential side-effect

Australia tightens COVID-19 lockdown amid Delta virus outbreak

Johnson and Johnson  COVID-19 vaccine in limbo with no additional Canadian shipments planned

'Very exciting:' Study indicates mRNA vaccines could provide years of protection against COVID-19

Third wave would have killed more people in Canada without vaccines: Tam

BC reports 29 new COVID cases as province confirms move to Step 3 or restart plan

Feds making 'assessment of demand' from provinces for Johnson and Johnson vaccine supply

Globe and Mail

With Ottawa's new target for EV adoption, it can't afford to wait on Washington much longer 

BC premier says 'extraordinary results' mean most restrictions being lifted

GM Canada says it will end production of the Equinox crossover at its CAMI plant in April

Ontario gyms feel left behind in stage 2 of province's reopening plan

Catherine McKenna, and half of Trudeau's first cabinet are now going or gone

The end of coal in Canada is near - and it's about time

Canexit? It's time for Canada to divorce the Queen

Senate passes budget and climate change bills, leaves broadcasting bill and conversion therapy ban in limbo

Parties will adjust election tactics to fit varied effects of COVID-19 pandemic, public health, political leaders say

Ottawa delays drug-pricing changes a third time, citing COVID-19 pandemic

Navy commander who golfed with Jonathan Vance amid sexual misconduct probe to keep his job

CBC

Budget bill passes Senate, extending pandemic aid programs

Indigenous leaders secure papal audience to set stage for residential school apology

A Muslim former intelligence officer says systemic racism at CSIS is a threat to national security

All new cars, light duty trucks sold in Canada will be electric by 2035, Liberals say

Green Party president says ultimatum to Annamie Paul still unanswered, putting her job in limbo

Canada's acting top soldier gives Navy Chief a chance at redemption after golf controversy 

'Where is their soul?: Inside the failed push to make Catholic Church pay for its residential school abuses

New report finds broad support among Canadians for increasing mandatory contributions to WHO

$1.9B a year to address natural disasters in Canada among 4 takeaways from federal climate report

Unsealed documents show RCMP intends to charge captures ISIS fighter

Ottawa to close 60 per cent of commercial salmon fisheries in BC, Yukon to conserve stocks

Toronto Star

 

Cancelling Canada Day? Consider doing this to support Indigenous communities

BC Premier says 'extraordinary results' mean most restrictions being lifted

Green Party president says Annamie Paul's job still in limbo, demands retraction

Erin O'Toole says Canada Day is chance to 'recommit' to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples

AFN national chief contenders weigh in on embattled federal minister Carolyn Bennett's future

'The truth has been told:' Indigenous leaders call for Canada Day reflection

Toronto Sun

Stage Two arrives: Hair salons, more retail, outdoor kids camps OK

Is Dundas Street to become the new Woke Way?

Canada's racist? Blame the Liberals. They were usually in charge

Tourism industry demands Ottawa open the border 

Liberals say by 2035 all new cars, light-duty trucks sold in Canada will be electric

Servicing public debt eroding nation's finances -- report

Canadians don't want to cancel Canada Day

National Post

Federal gun buyback program could cost as much as $756 million: PBO report

Senate passes net-zero emissions bill and budget bill before rising for summer

Canadian Indigenous leaders to seek residential schools apology from pope during Vatican visit

To those who chose to come here, cancelling Canada Day seems utterly bizarre

A cabinet minister messed up and stepped down! Not in Canada, of course

Carolyn Bennet hangs on to her pension and privilege

Maclean's

Global

BC drops mandatory indoor mask mandate starting July 1

UBC study finds teachers report decline in mental health amid COVID-1 pandemic

BC moves to Step 3 of its COVID-19 restart plan on July 1. What will you be able to do?

Fruit growers fuming after Summerland shuts off irrigation amid historic heat wave

Report warns of 'large gaps' in Canada's preparedness for climate change disasters 

'It's surreal': Animated Fort McMurray wildlife short film has star-studded cast

Trudeau speaks with Palestinian leader ahead of Marc Garneau's Middle East visit

Miscellaneous            

 

Numerous major changes afoot as BC enters Step 3 of Restart Plan on July 1

Over 65 sudden deaths in Vancouver since BC heat wave began on June 25

Ice quake occurs in Alaska near BC border while earthquake hits off Oregon coast

Burnaby RCMP warns over 25 sudden deaths may be linked to BC heat wave, as 911 calls break records

BC to lift many restrictions, including mask mandate, on Thursday

BC is on track for deadliest Toxic Drug year

Vancouver's shady inequality