Ottawa Observations: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday,  July 15, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

Naive progressives have it the wrong way round on China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canada pivoting COVID-19 vaccine plan as supplies begin to outstrip demand: Brodie

Long COVID could be the 'next public health disaster in the making' Here's what we know

Most new cases in Interior and Fraser Health

BC reports first COVID-19 death in a week, 54 new cases

Globe and Mail

Former chief of defence staff Jonathan Vance faces criminal charge

First Nation anticipates lengthy process to recover remains at unmarked grave site at Kamloops residential school

This is a crime scene. When will Canada take responsibility for bringing about justice?

One time wealth tax could generate $60 billion in revenue, Parliamentary Budget Officer says

NDP could be positioned to get some wealth-tax revenge on Justin Trudeau

Trudeau promises announcement on border restrictions 'in the week to come'

Trudeau's rhetoric can't change Canada's fiscal reality 

Ontario won't require COVID-19 passports, make vaccines mandatory for any industry, Premier Doug Ford says

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh makes election style announcement promising a million jobs

Can Trudeau, Ford cut a deal on child care?

Naheed Nenshi's final Stampede as Calgary mayor is an emotional one

CBC

Former Chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance charged with obstruction of justice

Fully vaccinated Americans could be allowed into Canada by mid-August, Trudeau says

Trudeau reverses course, condemns violent Cuban crackdown

'This is heavy truth': Tk'wmlùps te Secwépemc chief says more to be done to identify unmarked graves 

Trudeau announces $440M for aerospace industry to create jobs in Quebec, fund green tech

As Cuba erupts, Cuban-Canadians accuse the Trudeau government of turning its back

The federal election hasn't started yet - but the parties are in full campaign mode

Plan to bring Afghan interpreters to Canada being finalized 'as quickly as possible': minister

Why Canada needs universal public housing

Toronto Star

 

Cruise ships allowed to sail in Canadian waters starting November 1

First Nation vows to identify remains from unmarked graves near Kamloops residential school

BC expands access to safer drug alternatives for people at risk of overdose 

Much more ground to search at former residential school in Kamloops, expert says

Fully vaccinated US citizens to be allowed in Canada by mid August, Trudeau says

Singh waves off one-time wealth tax, demands ongoing tax on 'ultra rich' Canadians

'It's incredible nobody has been killed.' Tornado batters Barrie, damaging property severely and injuring residents

Mayor Tory - lacking support to legalize rooming houses - pushes to defer vote into fall

Anti-lockdown campaigner's Adamson Barbecue location closed over unpaid rent

Ford defends removing language on racism from math curriculum introduction

Please America, don't wait for Canada - open your border now

With inflation inching up, can the Trudeau government maintain its casual approach to deficits

Our vaccination progress has slowed to a drip. It's time for a last mile strategy

Rejuvenating the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous peoples

Toronto Sun

Canada ay allow fully vaccinated travellers by early September: Trudeau

'War Zone': Eight hospitalized, sever damage after tornado hits Barrie

O'Toole calls on Trudeau and other leaders to condemn Cuba crackdown

Roxham Road much quieter illegal crossing - for now

Push to get Blue Jays back in T.O. trending in right direction, say feds

Trudeau's ethics problem comes back as he faces another probe

Trudeau soft-pedals Cuba's dictatorship

National Post

First Nation considering whether to excavate unmarked graves at former Kamloops residential school

Canada's spy agency CSIS gets go-ahead to use new overseas investigative powers

New Manitoba Indigenous relations minister walks back residential school comments, as predecessor criticizes Premier

'Cease all tartare operations' the perfect slogan for Canada's relentless nanny state

Canadian government policy is strengthening Iran's malign regime

Voter ID works in Canada. Why does Joe Biden want to banish it in the US?

Maclean's

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Global

Fully vaccinated US travellers may be allowed into Canada by August, Trudeau says

Majority of Canadians want higher vaccination numbers before US border reopened: Poll

BC wildfire crews unable to attend all new fires during 'unprecedented' fire season

'You're not a Canadian': Racist tirade caught on video outside Kelowna vaccine clinic

Eye-catching new tourist attraction opens on Vancouver Island

Wildfire plagued BC region formally calls for provincial state of emergency

'Government needs to actually step up': Vancouver businesses vent over string of break-ins

State of emergency for BC's wildfires not 'necessary' at this time: officials

Wildfires are raging in BC's Cariboo region but residents frustrated by government

BC becomes first Canadian jurisdiction to expand access to prescribed supply of drugs

Cruise ships to be allowed in Canadian ports as of November 1

Friday night vigil organized for victims of Kelowna crane collapse

More details released about ground-penetrating radar used at former Kamloops Residential School

Evacuation alert expanded for Brenda Creek wildfire near Okanagan Connector

Manitoba opposition leader confronts new Indigenous minister over residential school remarks

Eileen Clarke says resignation due to 'inappropriate words and actions'

Green Party feud continues as party executives move to pull Paul's membership

Miscellaneous            

 

Indigenous healing and cultural centre eyed for CRAB park in Vancouver's waterfront

BC's Bulkley Nechako district expands evacuation orders due to 'out of control' Grizzly Lake wildfire

Arthur Erickson - designed Eppich House put on the market for $13.9 million

Sotheby's reports surging sales of luxury homes amid strong 'local and global confidence'

Kelowna man repeatedly hurst racist insults at Sikh security guard who refuses to be intimidated 

Refugees are an untapped pool of Human Resources that Canada can't afford to leave behind

BC's Methane Emissions are double what government thought: Study

Will PostMedia face a reckoning for its Climate Coverage?

How would I evacuate from my Small Town Without a car?

It's Dark Days for Affordable Housing. Here are some bright ideas