Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, September 7, 2021

 

Election Campaign 2021

Between Liberal red and Conservative blue, there's a green gap 

Green Party releases platform with promises to cancel pipelines, boost carbon price

Greens make Kitchener Centre top target after Liberal Raj Saini drops out

O'Toole promises health minister would be vaccinated despite no rule for candidates

Justin Trudeau says he won't alter campaign plans after gravel thrown at Ontario protest 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promises to double funding, make public transit fully electric by 2030

Conservatives aim to wrest innovation leadership from Liberals. but critics say neither party measures up

All parties should commit to lifting people with disabilities out of poverty 

The Conservatives target the swing voters sick of Trudeau - but wary of change

Singh, Trudeau attack one another on climate plans as NDP rolls out public transit promise

Erin O'Toole promises to appoint a vaccinated health minister if his party wins power

'We will not let them win.' Trudeau says after being pelted with gravel during campaign stop

O'Toole pressed to release price tag for Conservative campaign promises

Green platform promises big, largely uncounted social programs, end to fossil fuel industry

NDP climate plan long on ambition, short on substance (again)

Election debate in northeastern BC city cancelled due to concerns over candidates' safety

'I can't back down': On the ropes, Justin Trudeau finds his ferocity 

Rocks were thrown at Justin Trudeau, but Erin O'Toole stands to take the hit 

It's the riding keeping the Greens from being a one-seat party. Can Paul Manly fend off the NDP and Conservatives in Nanaimo-Ladysmith?

'We are not the United States': Justin Trudeau says he won't be intimidates by violent protests on the campaign trail  

'It's like he is more for himself than the people': For Justin Trudeau, some support can no longer be taken for granted 

O'Toole sounds ready to follow Alberta's disastrous lead when it comes to health care

Anti-vaxxer protesters and they 'flying gravel' are helping, not hurting Justin Trudeau

Conservatives and Liberals are both missing the biggest danger from guns

Many questions unanswered after rocks thrown at Trudeau 

No foreign policy, no supporters for debate on Thursday

London Police investigating rock-throwing incident at Trudeau campaign stop

With fake war over vaccination policies, Liberals making a drama out of a farce

Trudeau drops the sunny ways and treads into dangerous territory 

Gun issue not hurting Conservatives as much as polls suggest

With only two weeks to go, can Trudeau reverse the Conservatives' momentum

The Trudeau Liberals' only philosophy is to spend, spend and spend some more

The Liberal campaigns comeback strategy? Buy American

The moment gravel was thrown at Trudeau by a protestor

Besides Trudeau, which Canadian politicians have had objects thrown at them?

Rebel News starts court battle after accreditation for election debates deniers

Amid campaign security concerns, RCMP says it's up to leaders whether to attend events 

Attack on Trudeau unsurprising, experts say, warning of future violence against politicians 

Despite stepping down, Kitchener MP Saini's name remains on the ballot - what happens if he wins?

Just how believable are election polls?

Afghanistan

Canadian safe houses still operational for interpreters, families stuck in Kabul

Stranded Afghan interpreters running out of options 

Afghanistan rescue is an election issue

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario reports 1,245 new COVID-19 cases, five additional deaths over last two days

BC records 2,425 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths over long weekend

We have the tools to crush COVID's fourth wave, if we'd only use them

More than 100 Ontario youth sent to hospital for vaccine-related heart problems: report

Inside the Wuhan Lab: French engineering, deadly viruses and a big mystery

Israel's COVID-19 surge shows the world what's coming next 

BC reports 2,425 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional dates

UBC student says dozens contracted COVID-19 after indoor frat party

Over 2,400 new cases, active cases decrease, hospitalizations increase 

Globe and Mail

Health authority's efforts to assist at Montreal nursing home hindered by bureaucratic delays, inquest told

COVID-19 restrictions forced many to embrace slower, less scheduled lives. But will it last?

British Columbia releases details of its COVID-19 vaccine passport

TCI Fund Management launches battle for control of CN following railway's apparent failed bid for KCS

Twelve Alberta Mayors call for province to implement  COVID-19 vaccine passport

At Vernon camp, a brutal season leaves its marks on firefighters' faces 

CBC

BC vaccine card marks step toward province reopening with 'confidence,' premier says

The Pandemic has changed the way people dress. Should office wardrobes change too?

Province of BC urges doctors to  in-person patient care

BC teachers want data on COVID-19 in schools made available to all as classes resume amid 4th wave

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

BC's top doctor says vaccine card could help move beyond COVID-19 disruption

Toronto Sun

Medical journal says Trudeau government muzzled scientists

Trudeau's photographer posts, deletes controversial images

Three approaches to the opioid crisis 

National Post

Book burning at Ontario Francophone schools as 'gesture of reconciliation' denounced 

Why vaccine passports make things worse

Maclean's

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Global

BC vaccine card: Officials outline details as registration website launched

As BC pauses on moving to Step 4 of COVID restart plan, officials hope vaccine card will help

Miscellaneous            

BC launches and provides further details about BC Vaccine Card program 

City of Vancouver found not liable for road potholes that damaged luxury sports car

Police break up huge University of Victoria party amid COVID-19 concerns 

Climate Crisis: A prescription from 200 Medical Journals 

None of the Parties are willing to drive down home costs 

Ten Schools the VSB should aim to rename 

Political parasite invades Alberta