Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 17, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, September 17, 2021

 

Election Campaign 2021

Majority of Federal Conservative candidates won't disclose COVID-19 vaccination status

Erin O'Toole tells voters to channel 'anger' toward Justin Trudeau by voting Conservative; Liberals make final pitch as climate leaders 

Liberal candidate forced to 'pause' campaign after dropped sexual assault charge revealed

Six years later, have the Liberals carried out their plan for economic growth?

Erin O'Toole makes his Jason Kenney problem bigger

The Liberals say we can't risk a Conservative government. So why call an election?

This was no ordinary election campaign, but perhaps not 'important'

 To confront the climate crisis, voters have clear paths to choose from

A federal election checklist for those still wondering what to do with their vote

This crummy, miserable, not very good election

In a heated federal election, here are six reasons to be undecided 

What if child care was a dads' issue too?

The English debate changed everything in Quebec

It's time to properly address the opioid crisis. So why is it getting so little attention this election?

Annamie Paul heads to British Columbia on a last-minute campaign swing

Between violence and vandalism, the parties are experiencing a very ugly campaign

These new Canadians cast their first federal ballot. Here's what they thought

Frustrated with the process, some electors give up hope of voting by mail

A vote for the People's Party is like a vote for the Liberals, O'Toole says

Toronto Liberal candidate who paused campaign under review by military over dropped sexual assault charge 

'Trudeau is bad for Canada', Singh says as Liberal leader asks progressives to unite 

As an Indigenous sovereignties, I will vote I this year's federal election 

As an Anishinaabe citizen I can't vote in good conscience in federal elections

Canada must safeguard against foreign interference in future elections: expert 

Insiders fear Conservatives are losing the election as party makes a last-minute appeal for help

Alberta's meltdown finally made the pandemic an election issue. It should have been the focus from the start

Conservative  dropped as candidate over tweets says she is still the Tory choice

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama - notable figures share their endorsement for PM as Canadians head to the polls

How did this strange election become a series of Heritage Minutes?

Erin O'Toole or Justin Trudeau? Monday's loser won't survive as party leader

Vancouver Island is the Greens' heartland. Will party infighting change anything? 

Trudeau refuses to fire latest Liberal candidate caught in sex assault allegations 

Leaders make get-out-the-vote plea for Monday as campaign hits final days 

Open mouth, insert foot - it's an election campaign

The leaders' last pitches

The Alberta Factor: Is Jason Kenney's COVID mess going to impact this election?

Next prime minister should cut spending to help the poor  

Women know the truth about Trudeau

Erin O'Toole playing the fool

US endorsements in this election

All Conservatives need to realize that a vote for Maxime Bernier is a vote for Justin Trudeau

As NDP, Conservatives accuse Trudeau of dishonesty, a question looms - who can you trust?

Trudeau said he wasn't aware of dropped sexual assault charge against Toronto candidate until now

There is only one rational choice in this election

Sorry Obama, but Trudeau shouldn't win

In Quebec City's fickle Beauport-Limoilou riding, three way race is too close to call

Anglophone anger could cost Liberals in Quebec this election, 'They're going to start losing seats' 

On pandemic management, O'Toole is giving away points to Trudeau

Seat projection suggests a narrow Liberal victory  

There's no ignoring Maxime Bernier, the X-factor of this election 

If this election is the 'most important', which one was the least?

BC man in COVID-19 isolation frustrated he won't be able to vote in federal election 

Singh defends NDP's climate plan, says Liberal policy not good enough

Black, Indigenous voters lament leaders shying away from race-based issues

Burger poll finds Jagmeet Singh far ahead for Monday's Federal election

Why should anyone believe Erin O'Toole?

No Matter who wins, the Climate Youth will be watching 

As O'Toole attempts to peddle Northern Gateway, who's buying?

The Election issue that wasn't 

The Young and the Zestless 

The Climate Crisis inequality all the parties are ignoring 

Not part of the Club

Canada's exclusion from 'Three Eyes' only confirms what was already the case

Canada caught off guard by new security pact between US, Australia and Britain

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

US Justice Department, Huawei's Meng Wanzhou resume talks on plea deal, sources say

Canada disputes Chinese news report that famous sailor was turned back from Northwest Passage

Trudeau's Liberals still too close to China, protecting Beijing

For first time, Trudeau links Canada-led campaign against arbitrary detentions to China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta sees 'sharp rise' in COVID-19 vaccine bookings since passport announcement  

UK set to end several COVID-19 travel restrictions, despite high case numbers

Child under 10 died from COVID-19, Waterloo Region top doctor says

A summer of hubris has led Canada's health systems to the verge of collapse

11 more people die of COVID-19 in BC, as 768 new cases confirmed

BC willing to help Alberta in COVID-19 battle, but needs hospital space: Horgan

Jason Kenney on why he brought in vaccine passports for Alberta: "We just ran out of options"

BC reports 11 deaths, 768 new cases as hospitalizations near 300

Here are the only reasons you would be exempt from a COVID-19 vaccine in BC

Vancouver Coastal Health has fewest new cases 

Globe and Mail

Ontario sees sharp rise in home buyers seeking investment properties

'Not safe here': Hundreds of Western University students rally in solidarity with sexual assault survivors

CBC

Case against former top General Jonathan Vance adjourned until October

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's wounds may be self-inflicted but are thy politically fatal?

During final day of hearing, RCMP seeks search and access powers at Fairy Creek to safely enforce injunction

Portion of Highway 1 closed due to landslide risk as heavy rain inundates BC's South Coast

Debates about the role of cities haven't changed. But the stakes have

Salmon Arm schools locked and secured after anti-vaccine protesters enter on Friday

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

Fairy Crrek's old-growth logging protests injunction remains temporarily: judge

Alaska cruise ship bill would have 'devastating' economic impact: BC port official

Fortin's lawsuit over removal from vaccine post now pointless, federal lawyers argue

Toronto Sun

New ads from Ford government target 20 somethings in vaccine push

Mandatory vaccinations for Toronto police not so mandatory thus far

Tweet from Ontario nursing association boss has foul smell 

Cost to remove encampments comes in at nearly $2 million 

Deficit spending and inflation tax drive up cost of living

National Post

Federal leaders' failure to take stand against Bill 21 is to their shame 

Canadian society has sinned against its Indigenous neighbours - I witnessed it firsthand

Maclean's

This college created a vaccination administration course in just two weeks

Global

Entire BC School District to go into lockdown after vaccine protesters enter 3 schools

BC's South Coast sees rainiest day in 32 months amid first storm of the season

Old growth logging dispute: Judge temporarily extended Fairy Creek injunction 

BC will aid Alberta 'where we can and when we can' but not offering ICU beds: Horgan 

Stretch of Highway 1 near Lytton closed due to 'post fire' rainfall hazards

Oliver woman has become 'town pariah' since admitting to stealing $10K from school fund 

Miscellaneous            

BC Hydro warns of power outages because of drought-weakened trees falling in autumn storms

Share of homes owned by 'non-residents' in four Canadian provinces highest in Metro Vancouver at 4.2 percent 

Prescription inhalable Heroin is coming to BC. Will the province embrace it

A worker maimed four fingers on the job. They WorkSafe BC made it worse