Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  July 13, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

Senator Yuen Pau Woo: Debates in Canada about China are toxic - a reply to Derek Burney

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Will Canadians need COVID booster shots?

BC reports 33 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths

80 precent of eligible adults in BC have now received at least one COVID-19 dose

Most new cases in Interior Health; active cases decrease

We're getting a better picture of the Lambda Variant

Globe and Mail

Trudeau commits to improve pandemic preparedness after report flags deficiencies in early-warning system

Provinces diverge of COVID-19 vaccine passports as some sectors begin requiring proof of immunization

At former Singnwauk residential school, grief and injustice lie side by side: 'Even in our deaths there was segregation' 

Green Party moves to withhold funding from leader Annamie Paul's campaign

More than half of Canadians say Liberals did a good job on COVID-19 pandemic management

When the border reopens, we'll need a better system to prevent severe delays

Ottawa has a self-made mess to clean up before resentment toward carbon pricing festers

Canada needs to help the Cuban people - but this time, not the Cuban regime

Former Afghan drivers who worked for Canada say their lives are in danger from Taliban reprisals

New Governor-General Mary Simon to be sworn in July 26

Nova Scotia becomes second province to sing on to Ottawa's child care subsidy plan

Conservatives ponder next steps on push to summon Liberal campaign strategist before committee

PBO says it won't be able to cost all platform pledges if there's a snap election

BC to announce changes to understaffed ambulance service after heat wave

Four dead, one missing after collapse of crane in Kelowna

British Columbia to 'entertain' hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, Premier says

Evacuation order issued as wildfire flares near Kamloops; order lifted in Okanagan

CBC

Trudeau says he'll leave domestic vaccine passports up to the provinces 

Chief of Defence staff tells soldiers to 'hold their heads high' after Panjwaii falls to Taliban

Canada's next Governor General Mary Simon to be officially installed July 26

How 'choice' in child care might play out in the coming federal election

Green Party brass move to block funding for leader Annamie Paul's riding campaign

NS child care feeds to drop to $10 a day by 2026 under new $605M deal

Liberals block bid to force campaign strategist to testify about MPs budgets

Toronto Star

 

Drowning of two sisters among haunting stories of BC island residential school where First Nation has found 160 unmarked graves

Indigenous Healing Centre Cleared to move ahead on Northern BC farmland

Candidate diversity is high on the agenda as Canada's political parties prepare for a federal election

'Our Afghan experience has left none untouched,' acting military chief writes as Taliban surges

Conservatives look to opposition parties on next steps to hear more on Data Sciences

Minor changes in the works as Canada-US border restrictions set to renew

Iqaluit mayor won't raise motion to tax churches, says similar motion already passed

Trudeau defends Canada's early response to COVID-19 but admits room for improvement

Doug Ford changed the rules on construction hours early in 2020. Toronto councillors want them changed back

Uber is going to court to block the release of workers' compensation records

Spending millions to rename Dundas and other streets will not fix the real inequities in Toronto. Here's an idea that might help

Canadian colleges and universities need to mandate vaccines for students within the next two weeks

Dear Jody Wilson-Raybould: Realizing that Parliament is losing you fills me with sorrow, but I know you won't be quiet

Dismissing the work of women, especially nurses, is par for the course for Alberta's United Conservative party

Toronto Sun

Ford government drops curriculum language that called math racist

Questions remain on contracts given to Liberal friendly firms

We don't need vaccine passports to reopen Ontario

Filmores says no vaccine, no entry as strip clubs set to reopen

CERB problems underscore problems with universal basic income

Why we need groups out there that will fight for our constitutional freedoms

Gun buyback won't be cheap

Pushing for world without oil and gas is not feasible right now

Pizza place owner refuses John A. Macdonald $10 bills

The Greens are self-destructing

National Post

'Time is of the essence': Canada races to save Afghan allies as Taliban regains control

Conservatives seek help from opposition parties after Liberals block ethics probe over company

Trudeau defends Canada's early response to COVID-19 after expert review said changes are needed

Statute of women's rights pioneer Emily Murphy defaced with red paint in Edmonton

Calling an election in August would give Trudeau Liberals best shot at a majority

How Canada forgot about more than 1,308 graves at former residential schools

The CMHC must be abolished before it craters Canada's economy

Maclean's

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Global

Two brothers song those killed in Kelowna crane collapse

BC health minister set to announce changes to ambulance service on Wednesday

Why did so many people die during the heat wave? BC's chief coroner looks for answers

Some White Rock restaurants to lose street patios as Marine Drive reopens to two-way traffic

BC Human Rights Commissioner issues guidelines on proof-of-vaccination requirements

Firefighting gear stolen from Merry Creek blaze near Castlegar BC

BC's new all-time hits from recent heat wave are very concerning. Here's why

Interior Health no longer overseeing Summerland seniors home after quality of care improves

BC 'prepared to entertain' talks of Vancouver hosting 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup games

Evacuation orders issued as total number of BC wildfires top 1,000

Boaters urged to stay off Skaha Lake as aerial attack continues on Thomas Creek Wildfire

Graves found at former BC island residential school 'deepens pain' for survivors: PM

BC government announces details of expanded Richmond Hospital

Rankin decision on a Nova Scotia elections key to Trudeau's own election decision

Mary Simon will officially become first Indigenous Governor General on July 26

Miscellaneous            

 

Four men killed, one missing after crane collapses in Kelowna

Penelakut Tribe reveals more than 160 undocumented graves found near former Kuper Island Industrial School

What did Vancouver just do to the future of co-op living?

Lytton burned, people died. Who Should pay?