Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 3, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, September 3, 2021

 

Election Campaign 2021

Conservatives would repeal ban on guns used in École Polytechnique, Nova Scotia mass shootings

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh doesn't commit to unconditional health transfers for Quebec

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole walks out of first debate in one piece

Poll shows three quarters of Canadians don't see the federal election as necessary

The lessons of Canada's three most important elections 

Trudeau rules out fresh probe on allegations against Liberal candidate Raj Saini

They may differ (slightly) in what they say, but in what they don't say the two main parties are very much alike 

O'Toole promises to repeal Liberal firearms changes while keeping ban on 'assault weapons'

Green Party candidate in Quebec attacks leader Annamie Paul in Facebook post

Campaign manager for Yorkton CPC incumbent running online petition against school division make mandate

People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier egged at campaign event

Liberal climate plan likely least costly, most effective, says economist assessing mean parties' proposals 

Rural vs urban voters: Resources, unity and the 2021 election 

Rhino party charges at broken Liberal promise by signing up Independents to run in Manitoba riding

The future of CBC/Radio-Canada is at stake in this election

People's Party equals Greens' support, Maxime Bernier could win his old seat, poll analysis says

Strategic voting in background of Manitoba electoral pattern

Elections Canada posts cap of about $30M on three big parties' campaign spending

As he promises to promote gender equity, Trudeau faces questions about his feminist credentials

Trudeau targeted over pandemic election call as health agency warns of rising cases

O'Toole plan to tackle gun crime tops Trudeau's empty rhetoric

Trudeau stands by a candidate accused of sexual misconduct?!

Gaffes and Scandals: Bernier cuffed and arrested by RCMP

Liberal plan hits the target for real change in long-term care 

Breaking down the wins and losses in the first leader's debate

Erin O'Toole's platform is imaginative, but Maxime Bernier is the most impressive leader 

Even after 30 years of not toughing the issue, abortion still losing Tory Votes

Erin O'Toole's promises may be a matter of expediency in this election 

The question on these GTA voters' mind is: Why are we having this election?

Erin O'Toole looked prime ministerial during first leaders debate

Gerald Butts on the election so far: 'A tie game with a lot of hockey left to play'

The Liberals' diminished leader

Blanchet, Trudeau dominate the TVA debate, and O'Toole's pith to Quebecers 

Here are your action figures for federal election 2021

Trudeau expects to overturn blood donation ban for gay, bisexual men soon

Federal vaccine passport to be unveiled 'in the coming months, or a year': Trudeau

Why Jagmeet Singh drones on about Jeff Bezos

Afghanistan

Almost half of Canadians disapprove of Trudeau government's handling of Afghanistan evacuations

The US-Qatar Afghan refugees deal is Canada's chance at redemption

The long struggle to get Canada's allies out of Afghanistan - and how it ended in chaos 

Canadian Senator receiving 'cries for help' from Afghan women left behind

The Afghan Correction 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

Hong Kong democracy activists sentenced in a city 'transformed' by new law

Trudeau initially hoped for common ground with China. But the Michael Spavor and Kovrig detentions marked a burnin point in relations 

Canada must not be cowed by China's pressure 

When the Michaels are freed, they will not be the same, I know that all too well

We failed to heed the warnings on China, Kovrig and Sapvor are paying the price 

I felt abandoned by Canada when I was held captive. I can't imagine how the Michaels must feel

The two Michaels, languishing for 1,000 days and counting 

1,000 days of injustice 

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta to offer $100 incentive to encourage vaccination as COVID cases continue to surge

To avoid 15,000 daily COVID-19 cases next month, Canada urged to increase vaccination rates, uphold public health measures

UK vaccine advisory group recommends against immunizing kids 12 to 15 over risk uncertainty 

Chief public health officer says Canada could see 15,000 cases daily by October if vaccinations don't increase

BC reports three deaths, 671 new cases of COVID-19

Alberta reinstates mask mandate and liquor curfew, implements $100 incentive for unvaccinated amid COVID surge

BC records 671 cases of COVID-19 as more than 200 people are in hospital 

More new cases in Northern Health than Vancouver Coastal Health

Globe and Mail

Alberta government lack of foresight has them stumbling to stave off fourth wave of COVID-19

Doctors frustrated with 'selfishness; of anti-vaccine protesters, people unvaccinated against COVID-19

More issues at Bruce power station raise concerns about aging nuclear infrastructure

'It's gut wrenching': Drought forces North American ranchers to sell off their future 

Liberals would certify provincial vaccine passports for travel as an interim measure: Justin Trudeau 

Ontario Legislature prorogued until after Federal election

Is Fairy Creek the Clayoquot Sound of the 2020s? Not  quite - and activists need to know why before they can win

CBC

'My last straw': Vancouver paramedic on brink of quitting due to hospital protests

Despite a 4th wave, Canada will welcome fully vaccinated foreign travellers on Tuesday

BC to cull up to 35 coyotes from Vancouver's Stanley Park following attacks

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

BC, Tahltan Nation step up wildlife patrols after 'contentious' hunting season 

Fortin's lawyers fight bid to toss his lawsuit 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau promises to save us all from COVID as numbers, modelling worsen

National Post

Alberta's payoff for getting COVID vaccination is a panicky bribe for the undeserving 

Okanagan College won't require COVID-19 vaccination disclosure when classes resume

Maclean's

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Global

Here's what we know so far about BC's COVID vaccine card and restaurants 

Navy 'red room' review found sexualized culture - but 'no conduct' needing discipline 

Trudeau expects to overturn blood donation ban for gay, bisexual men soon

Miscellaneous            

Two people arrested at Extinction Rebellion Vancouver protest held in support of Fairy Creek demonstrators 

Organizer of BC Hospital protests, Kristen Nagle, recently claimed that you can't catch a virus

'If they destroy this, they're wiping us off the territory'

Celebrate Labour Day by demanding Jason Kenney resign 

Supportive Housing provider paid resident workers less than minimum wage