Ottawa Observations: Monday, September 27, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, September 27, 2021

 

Canada / China tensions                 

Biden's intervention led to freedom for two Michaels, sources say

Which Canadians are left in Chinese prisons? As Kovrig and Spavor are free, 115 more remain behind

Biden rewards Xi's hostage diplomacy

Fund managers committed to investing in China despite tough road ahead

China claims Kovrig, Spavor freed for health reasons

China, Canada, and the US all insist there was 'no deal' to bring the two Micheals home

The two Micheal's ordeals may have ended, but Canada's problems with China are far from over 

Two Michaels return. Where does that leave Canada and China?

China's right: nations must have 'mutual respect'. Too bad it showed none for Canada 

Ignore China's warning that Canada should learn its lesson

How do we solve a problem like China? Two Michael hostages are back - but what now?

Here are ways Canada can push back against China

'An incident of political persecution': How China is framing the Meng affair

Biden pressed for release of Kovrig, Spavor during phone call with China's leader: White House

China's hostage diplomacy opened the world's eyes to the depth of its depravity 

A moment of bliss for Michael Kovrig, and for all of Canada

Don't buy the hogwash about the release of Kovrig and Spavor

Takeaways from the release of the two Michaels

Canada, China trade barbs at UN General Assembly over 2 Michaels, Meng Wanzhou 

The two Michaels are back home from 'China. Here's what we know about how that happened

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou loved Vancouver and has two homes worth at least $18.2 million

Georgia Straight website blocked in China after column denounces President Xi Jinping

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Atlantic Canada braces for fourth wave as New Brunswick fights worst outbreak yet

Ontario health units preparing for COVID vaccinations off kids aged five to 11

'My problem, not yours': Warriors' Wiggins sticks to beliefs regarding COVID-19 vaccine

Alberta health-care system sets another record with 312 patients in intensive care

Kids were a low risk of severe COVID early in pandemic before delta variant, study suggests

Masai Ujiri on encouraging vaccine-hesitant Raptors to take the shot

18 more people die of COVID-19 as BC records 2,239 new cases over 3 days

When will the pandemic be over in Ontario? Here's what scientists say

Kids already get shots to attend school. COVID Vaccine should be added to the list

Rapid COVID tests would help in Ontario schools. Shouldn't we at least try to get them there?

Kids are acquiring COVID mostly at home, not in school: Top doc

BC reports 2,239 new COVID-19 cases over 3 days, along with 18 deaths

'We weren't thinking about other people': unvaccinated Alberta man on mistime in ICU with COVID-19

Over 2,200 new cases and over 6,000 active cases 

Globe and Mail

Annamie Paul steps down as federal Green Party leader

Annamie Paul leaves a Green Party that can't put goals first

Alberta doctors warn of specialist staff shortages in intensive care wards

EI numbers plunge as benefit transition takes hold

With pandemic benefits ending, will the unemployed return to the work force?

Restaurants react to Alberta's changing COVID-19 vaccine passport rules

Parents in British Columbia call for stricter COVID-19 measures  

Rescue of 39 trapped miners underway near Sudbury says Vale S.A.

Significant amount of money may have been misappropriated, say Manitoba Tories

Bay Street's hottest hires are former politicians. The latest, Navdeep Bains, is joining CIBC

Erin O'Toole was right: Without big city seats, Conservatives can't win

Conservatives must solve their suburban conundrum 

Ottawa's secret provincial bailout

Does Trudeau's new electric vehicle plan do enough for drivers?

CBC

RCMP search for Fairy Creek protester who escaped custody on Vancouver Island

Vale rescuing 39 employees trapped in Sudbury mine since Sunday  

Annamie Paul is stepping down as Green Party leader

MPs begin orientation on Parliament Hill as ex-Liberal Kevin Vuong prepares to take his seat

Alberta premier rejects call for COVID 'firebreak' says new measures would punish the vaccinated 

Catholic bishops pledge $30M for residential school survivors, AFN expresses skepticism

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

BC's police watchdog investigating police actions after fatal crash in Kamloops

Indigenous groups in BC get mental health funding for residential school survivors 

BC announces $29 million in funding for women, minorities in the technology sector

Vancouver Park Board considers ban on feeding any wild animal, bird, in city parks

We've been building for a world that no longer exists and it will catch up with financial portfolios sooner or later

Tone-deaf NDP disappoints, yet again, by repeating same old mistakes

Repudiation of a resolution agreement is rare, and abuse of process is a grave offence

Annamie Paul was tormented out of politics. Here's how Justin Trudeau could send a different message 

Toronto Sun

Rescue of 39 workers trapped underground in Sudbury mine underway 

The inaugural Orange Shirt Day comes this Thursday 

Ignore the militant anti-fax crowd and get your shot

Bernier's anti lockdown People's Party is not going away

Protesters grumble but vax passports in Ontario aren't going away

Toronto activist under fire for anti-Israel rant during address to teachers 

National Post

Military leaders saw pandemic as unique opportunity to test propaganda on Canadians: report 

Ten ex-MPs who served less than two years eligible for at least $93,000 in severance: analysis

Tories need to focus on winning, not leadership distractions

Restaurants slash hours, trim menus as worst worker shortage ever cuts deep

Green Party leader Annamie Paul resigns her post 

Maclean's

Finding David Lightning: The decades-long quest to locate an unmarked grave

Global

Vancouver School Board makes masks mandatory for K-12 students 

Port Mann Bridge reopens after major crash snarls traffic, injures two

BC elementary school sends out two letters to parents about COVID exposures

Several BC PACs call for enhanced COVID-19 safety measures in schools

Following coyote cull, Vancouver Park Board to vote on new fines for feeding wildlife

BC allocates $1.5M for Indigenous led residential school survivor supports

BC announces $29M in funding for women, minorities in the technology sector

Vaccinated and unvaccinated Canadians have very negative relationships: poll

Rescue efforts underway after 39. miners trapped underground in Sudbury

Canada election saw 62% voter turnout amid COVID-19 challenges

Green Party leader Annamie Paul resigns following drop in votes and seats

Miscellaneous            

Series of assaults and weapon-related incidents occur across Vancouver over weekend

Two drivers injuries in collision on Port Mann Bridge

One motorcyclist killed, another injured in collision with vehicle near Hope

NDP demonstrates once again that it's not interested in any deal with the Greens

Murray Dobbin, 'Giant of the Canadian Left'

Share. Connect. Enjoy. Be an intentional citizen 

Unsafe lead in water is widespread in Vancouver Island daycares 

'Someone is going to be seriously injured or killed'