Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  July  6, 2021

 

A New Governor General

Governor-General Mary Simon dedicated her career to reshaping Indigenous policy in Canada

Becoming fluent in French will be one of Governor-General Mary Simon's biggest jobs

Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's Governor General, first Indigenous person to hold role

Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's 1st Indigenous Governor General

An Indigenous governor general is a symbol - and not an empty one

4 things you should know about Canada's first Indigenous governor general

'My darling wife': Reflections on the life and work of Mary Simon, the next Governor General, by her husband

Mary Simon is exactly the kind of person the office of Governor General needs, Indigenous advocates say

Canada's first Inuk Governor General, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship

Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next Governor General sparks applause, criticism

Mary Simon is the Governor General Justin Trudeau should have appointed last time

Mary Simon is a wise choice for Governor General - with one risk

Optimism about new GG warranted

The new G-G pick and the bigger picture for the Liberals

Mary Simon - a Governor General who's worthy of the post

New Governor General proved the elder Trudeau wrong

Mary Simon achieves historic milestone as first Indigenous Governor General of Canada

A look at the history and role of the Governor General of Canada

Mary Simon and the PM"s winning conditions

Mary Simon, at the moment she's needed most

Trudeau announces Canada's next Governor General

Former diplomat Mary Simon becomes Canada's first Indigenous Governor General

Western Canada Heatwave/BC Wildfires

BC Premier John Horgan defends province's response to Lytton wildfire

Lytton wildfire could result in about $100 million of claims, insurance analyst says

First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton

Heatwave calls for emissions restrictions ignores the costs

'There should be a pause': First Nations leader vows action after rail service resumes near Lytton

BC paramedic calls for head of BCEHS to resign over response to deadly heat wave

BC Premier John Horgan says Lytton will be a community of the future

Train service resumes in Lytton as First Nations leader voices safety concerns

North Okanagan conservation officers issue two $1,150 fines for violating BC's campfire ban

'I am concerned,' BC Wildfires could lead to higher home insurance rates

With 206 active wildfires burning in BC, out of province firefighters arrive

Okanagan cherries damaged by extreme temperatures during BC heat Wave

Fire, travel restrictions implemented in Manitoba amid tinder-dry conditions

No state of emergency yet for BC as hundreds of wildfires burn, provincial officials say

Air quality poor in parts of BC as more than 200 wildfires burn across province

BC heat wave 'cooks' fruit crops on the branch in sweltering Okanagan and Fraser Valley

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

Senator Yuen Pau Woo links CBC coverage to 'a torrent of abuse and physical threats' 

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Eleven cases of COVID-19 Lambda variant confirmed in Canada: What you need to know

'This is a very, very personal topic': Doctors combating vaccine hesitancy express frustration in caring for unvaccinated COVID patients

Ontario reports 164 new COVID cases and additional 80 cases from 2020 after data cleanup

Quebec reports 67 new COVID-19 infections, no deaths as province speeds up 2nd doses

At least 1.3M Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by end of June

Are COVID vaccines for children under 12 in their best interest - or just everyone else's?

BC records 46 cases of COVID-19 as active cases drop to 602

One of BC's most popular TV shows has gone off the air and that's a good thing

Vaccinations may not stop COVID-19 spread, but they relieve ICUs: experts

Over 200 active cases remain in Vancouver Coastal Health, no new deaths

Vaccine lottos don't work, and other new COVID findings

Globe and Mail

Calgary Stampede to be first major Canadian event to ask attendees for proof of COVID-19 vaccination

City Council votes to repeal masking bylaw ahead of Calgary Stampede

Liberals maintain narrow lead over Conservatives among decided voters

Nova Scotia Premier Ian Rankin's drunk driving admission prompts MADD Canada response

High-frequency rail sounds good - but does VIA have to run it?

After Miami building collapse, questions emerge about condo safety in Canada

Red tape - not greedy companies - is the real cause of Canada's housing crisis

CBC

Trudeau signs agreement returning child welfare responsibilities to Cowessess First Nation

Prime Minister Saskatchewan premier to sign child welfare agreement with Cowessess First Nation

Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief this week

Taxpayers have spent at least $23B on pipeline subsidies and supports since 2018: report

Liberals announce plans for new 'high frequency' rail lines from Toronto to Quebec City

Residential school survivors call for an end to arson attacks on churches

Toronto Star

 

BC First province to introduce hydrogen strategy

Residents push to change 'Indian' street names as debate over Dundas heads to council

Canada's Wonderland calls reopening successful despite complaints about long line, COVID-19 protocols

Green leader Annamie Paul muted in virtual meeting as she argued against sweeping cuts to party staff

Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll

Ontario township removing statues of past PM's in effort to encourage healing

Dundas Street is a terrible name. Changing it would show Toronto is no longer trapped in the image of a major slave baron

Toronto Sun

Toronto mourns legendary cop Bruce 'Warpo' Ward

Trudeau doesn't deserve another chance to govern

Indigenous Canadians ill-served by failed federal programs

Travel industry, agents say they're bordering on failure

TO executive committee takes next step to renaming Dundas Street

10 reasons why Trudeau will probably win

National Post

Trudeau's border closure is a sham designed to only allow the rich to travel. Time to put an end to it

Multi-billion dollar high-frequency rail project will seek bids in fall, transport minister says

This violence must stop. It's only preventing reconciliation

Multi-billion dollar high-frequency rail project will seek bids in fall, transport minister

A First Nations political party could achieve far more than Trudeau's empty gestures

We just want a clear plan on border, says industry reps

Union fears big job losses from going green, after Ottawa pledges $420 million to Algoma's electric retrofit

Assembly of First Nations to elect new chief as Bellegarde decides not to seek re-election

Maclean's

One mother's human-rights victory over hardline COVID restrictions

Global

Transport Canada grounds 4 types of Bell helicopters following fatal Alberta crash investigation

'Inconceivable': Quebec English School Board Association not included in hearings on language reform

Much more needed for after Cowessess announcement: experts

'Reconciliation is possible': Cowessess First Nation Chief on child welfare agreement

Miscellaneous            

 

A Long term hostel resident got sick. He was sent packing

This North Van Construction firm has a plan for cheaper, energy efficient homes