Ottawa Observations: Friday, July 9, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday,  July 9, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

BC judge denies new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case

Trudeau's inability to stand against China is a stain on Canada

Huawei CFO can't use HSBC documents in US extradition case, judge rules

Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou loses bid for key evidence in US extradition battle

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Younger Canadians aren't being vaccinated quick enough: Tam

BC reports 45 new cases, no new deaths

Vancouver nightclub exposure; active cases increase for third day

All Plagues are Political

Globe and Mail

'It will never look the same' Lytton residents return to tour remnants of their hometown

BC heat wave highlights growing power of science to discern human influence on extreme weather

As COVID-19 recedes, Ontario speeds u reopening plans

Majority of Canadians support scrapping all COVID-19 restrictions at US-Canada border by fall, poll suggests

Harassment allegations against RoseAnne Archibald by AFN staff pose challenge for new AFN Chief

Trudeau announces $1.3 billion for SkyTrain spur in Surrey and Langley

Canada's border agency expects travel spike - and delays - on first weekend of eased restrictions

Memorial University to more than double tuition after budget cuts

Biden push for competition draws concerns for Canadian National take-over of Kansas City Southern

Federal party leaders begin tours across Canada ahead of possible election

Shared ideals are a sturdier material to build a nation than mere ethnic or cultural difference

CBC

New national chief calls for reparations for Indigenous people

New National chief commits to whistleblower policy after being accused of bullying and harassment

Ottawa announces dates for national summits on Islamophobia, antisemitism

Incoming GG Mary Simon will be moving into Rideau Hall - unlike her predecessor

Ontario to enter Step 3 of COVID-19 reopening early, detects 1st cases of lambda variant

Toronto Star

 

Ash, rubble ... and hope: Lytton residents tour their fire-ravaged  BC town for the first time 

BC Indigenous leaders call for unity, end to violence, vandalism in Victoria area

Vancouver police officers face new review in case of detained Indigenous man

Prime Minster announces $1.3B for SkyTrain spur from Surrey to Langley

Can employers ask staff about their vaccination status? Searching for the new normal in a safe return to work

Keeping out fully vaccinated visitors may be politically smart, but it goes against science

As the heat dome takes lives, Canadian banks must acknowledge their role in climate change

Constituents faced abuse, bullying from former councillor Jim Karygiannis, says integrity commissioner

Canada is getting 'back to normal.' But if you have family abroad the pandemic rages on

Toronto Sun

Ontario emerging from Big Covid Chill

Ontario moving to Step 3 of reopening next Friday

Ontario sees increase in jobs as COVID measures ease

Safety board investigates possibility train started fire in Lytton 

First look at devastation for Lytton residents are homeless after wildfire

Defence procurement has been so botched, Canadian lives are now at risk

Recalls are the only option when there's one-party rule

Trudeau's child care promise won't deliver the goods

Taxing churches makes no sense

National Post

Mary Simon's flippancy about French is a danger to Canada

The conservative case for a four day workweek

Thirty years in the making, Jody-Wilson Raybould has the last word with Justin Trudeau

New AFN Chief RoseAnne Archibald to focus on residential school burials, Indigenous women and systemic racism

Liberal MP William Amos says he appeared naked on camera twice due to 'hyperactive multitasking'

Maclean's

The best summer ever

The real 'black mark' when it comes to Canada's military

Global

'This isn't a heatwave issue': BC paramedics say there's a systemic crisis in emergency care

Lytton residents make the emotional return to burned-out town

TSB deploys team to Lytton to probe 'fire potentially involving a freight train'

Out of control wildfire threatens homes in Coldstream

Feds pledge $1.3B to finish Langley SkyTrain extension, funding to plan UBC extension

'Thousands of residents' in support of court challenge over shelter: Penticton mayor

Indigenous communities optimistic with newly-elected national chief

Miscellaneous            

 

Man wins $63,750 court judgment 16 years after being mauled by Surrey RCMP police dog

Justin Trudeau offers billions for rapid transit in Metro Vancouver before Bill C-25 has even gone to second reading

Lower Mainland gang conflict Taskforce announces 27 Metro Vancouver gangster convicted over three year effort

Jason Kenney, Godfather

When the Heat Wave Hit, he was left to care for his mother alone