Ottawa Observations: Thursday..September 9, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, September 9, 2021

 

Election Campaign 2021

Justin Trudeau put on defensive over early election call, foreign policy

Trudeau, O'Toole prevented from launching attacks at each other in tightly controlled debate

Singh, Trudeau spar over climate change, reconciliation, in final leaders' debate

Quebec Premier Francois Legault calls Liberal, NDP and Green plans 'dangerous', praises Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole

People's Party of Canada removes riding association president after gravel thrown at Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau pushes his way in centre of debate like a leader running out of time 

By calling the shortest possible federal election, Justin Trudeau may have guaranteed low voter turnout

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves- Francois Blanchet says party won't take part in a coalition federal government

If the federal parties really wanted to help seniors, they'd abolish mandatory RRIF withdrawals

If you don't like Erin O'Toole's position on something, just wait a few minutes

The CBC's mandate should be a bigger issue in this election campaign 

Is the Tory platform the start of a new conservatism? In parts, though it's not clear that's a good idea

Fractious debate sees leaders trade blows over climate change, pandemic recovery and cost of living

Muslim communities worry that Islamophobic violence is being forgotten during election campaign 

Trans, non-binary Canadians caught off guard by voter cards addressed to dead names used before transition 

Fact checking the English federal leaders' debate

People's Party of Canada drops riding president over stone-throwing incident at Trudeau event

Provincially Orange, federally blue. What gives in Edmonton?

Conservatives hope for a blue wave in Lower Mainland's southern suburbs on Election Day

Four moments that mattered during the federal leaders' debate

Debating leaders each go for the throat - and come away bloodied

'Something wrong is happening' Distrust and anger on display at People's Party protest outside leaders' debate 

Quebec's premier would like minority government in Ottawa, says Liberals and NDP are 'dangerous'

PPC removes riding association president after gravel thrown at Justin Trudeau

Why did Justin Trudeau call this election? There's a question he must be asking himself after that debate

Issues, wedge issues and rage issues. What an election

The Liberals say Erin O'Toole is dangerous. So why call an election that could put him in power?

Fighting COVID-19 showed us the way forward. The debate shows the lesson was lost on our leaders

Trudeau Loses, O'Toole and Singh will keep taking his support

'It's what we have to do': Liberal candidate says housing tax is coming

Liberal candidate blasted for use of city hall resources mid-election

Quebec's premier says O'Toole and Conservatives are the right choice

O'Toole's costed platform channels Lester Pearson

Conservatives won't advance union rights in this country

Legault tries to play Kingmaker by backing O'Toole - his list of demands won't be far behind 

Trudeau's campaign spoiled by Legault calling Liberals 'dangerous,' backing O'Toole

'The worst track record in all the G7' Trudeau under heavy fire at final debate before election 

Justin Trudeau out of touch with ordinary Canadian, is weakest federal leader, new poll says

Quebec premier Francois Legault praises Conservative leader Erin O'Toole after second French debate

Has O'Toole peaked, Can Liberals poach from NDP, and what about the PPC?

Which way will the Hammer fall? Leaders flock to Hamilton with three of the tightest races in the country

Francois Legault's Gallic shrug is a welcome sight to federal Conservatives 

BC's Chief Coroner calling on federal leaders to focus on illicit drug death crisis

Violence against Indigenous women and girls gets little airtime in final federal election debate

Trudeau plays defence as opposition leaders fight for points in English election debate 

Trudeau says Liberals have the 'strongest' climate plan despite rising emissions, missed targets

Liberals will ensure gun control remains a priority: Survivors of Quebec mass school shootings

Protests not influencing polls, but Canadians growing frustrated with pandemic election 

PPC dumps London riding president amid Trudeau rock-throwing incident

Trudeau's tone on the pandemic shifts from inclusive to divisive 

Quebec premier lambastes Trudeau, says O'Toole would be easier to work with

People's Party of Canada dumps riding president linked to gravel throwing at Justin Trudeau rally

Where they stand: The Parties on Fossil fuel subsidies

Afghanistan

43 Canadians fly out of Kabul in first large-scale departures since US withdrawal 

Bureaucratic barriers are making lief even harder for Canada's allies in Afghanistan

Dozens of Afghan refugees touch down in BC to being building new lives

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

130 people in ICU with COVID in BC right now; 111 off those are unvaccinated 

BC records another 5 deaths from COVID along with 774 cases

Province seeks to protect hospitals from protests; almost 775 new cases

Alberta health authority  cancels all elective surgeries in Calgary region, as COVID-19 hospital admissions surge

Globe and Mail

Bank of Canada plans to raise key rate before winding down bond buying program, Macklem says

Health care was dangerous even before the anti-vaxxers arrived

CBC

Nova Scotia Premier wants federal party leaders to honour current child-care deal

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

Refusing COVID-19 vaccine hurts wider population, BC health minister says

Firefighters from Mexico set to head home after battling wildfires in BC

Former BC lottery director says he's 'whistleblower' on money laundering at casinos

Toronto Sun

Federal commitment needed to address health-care shortages and burnout

The threat of terrorism looms large yet again 

National Post

Ontario professor on paid leave after refusing to get vaccinated or wear a mask

Maclean's

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Global

BC Lottery Corp. brass bowed to revenue pressure from casino managers, inquiry hears

As another BC wildfire season winds down, exhausted firefighters return home 

It's time to overhaul long-term care, advocates say. Here's what they suggest

Miscellaneous            

Climate-altering negligence is endangering our children

Tree Sit protesters say TMX is putting them at risk

West Coast Doctors Join the Call: No More Fossil Fuels

One Girl's experience of being #BlackinSchool