Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, September 21, 2021

 

Election  Post Mortem 2021

Voter turnout for Federal Election near historic lows 

Trudeau's re-elected minority government to face demands from Bloc, NDP

We've entered the era of cooperative skepticism as voters signal Trudeau's third term must be about execution 

Notable winners and losers in the 2021 federal election

Conservative leader Erin O'Toole disappointed in party's results, plans to launch review of electoral strategy

True Grit: George Chahal is the only Alberta Liberal MP, and may be the Voice of the West in Trudeau's cabinet

Enough already with the demonization of CBC's Rosemary Barton

Erin O'Toole and the Conservative Party brace for an ugly war over his shift to the left

Singh says he's confident he will remain NDP leader despite lack of seat gains

New taxes, daycare and help for home buyers: How Liberal election promises will affect your finances

O'Toole says he's disappointed with election loss, ducks questions about his future

Blasting 'pointless' election, premiers press Trudeau for greater autonomy, more health care funding

Let the bargaining begin: Trudeau knows our priorities, Singh says

Joe Biden, Boris Johnson congratulate Trudeau on third election victory

Don't expect all votes to be counted for another couple of days -- Elections Canada

The Trudeau era continues - for now

Trudeau made pushing his agenda more complicated with failed bid for majority 

Saskatchewan Premier has work out out for him facing reality of another Liberal minority government

The biggest loser in Monday's federal election might just be Jason Kenney

Many Canadians angry after election produces a $610M bill and not much change

The 'right' to vote is why many Canadians stayed in line for hours

Jagmeet Singh had more money and experience this time, but NDP's influence looks about the same

Mailed ins and nail biters: How the federal election's tightest races played out 

Meet 10 new faces in Canada's next Parliament

The federal election was the most boring and pointless exercise in the history of democracy - and proof Canada is a great place to live 

Here's how media from around the world are describing Justin Trudeau's election win

Would electoral reform have propelled the People's Party of Canada into Parliament?

How New Democrats and Liberals breached the Conservatives' Fortress Alberta

Does O'Toole deserve a second chance?

Liberal Calgary MP allegedly caught on camera nicking opponent's flyer

Petition demands ousted Spadina-Fort York Liberal candidate resign

'Greater Trudeau Area' again painted in Liberal red

Three defeated Trudeau cabinet ministers miss to on pensions

CBC Calgary regrets 'manufactured' article slamming Alberta MP 

An election full of many losses

Lessons in humility from the federal election

Justin Trudeau squandered his political capital for nothing. But he won't change

10 thoughts on the outcome of election 2021

A message from voters - get to work

Has Trudeau stabbed himself in the back?

Clock starts ticking for Justin Trudeau after bid for majority fails

Mail-in ballots could still flip results in several ridings

Jagmeet Singh's priorities are now the wealth tax and adding nurses 

The least consequential election has come and gone with deeper political divisions

The Liberal electoral anchor will take Canada down with it

Trudeau shall reap the whirlwind 

Defending his leadership, Erin O'Toole says Conservatives 'building towards victory' despite Liberal win

'I do not regret it at all,' Legault on telling Quebecers that Trudeau Liberals' platform was 'dangerous'

The PPC got more than 800,000 votes, and that should worry all of us

What Justin Trudeau's Liberals have promised Canadians in their new mandate

A $600 million federal election later, we're back to where we started

Same old balance in Parliament, same old question: Wither the NDP?

That time when Erin O'Toole almost looked like the next prime minister

This insanely long line should be a wakeup call to Elections Canada

PPC support in BC's Interior above national average

Liberals flex Metro Vancouver muscle but can't repeat 2015 surge

Future of Canada's Greens in the spotlight after election setbacks

Vancouver Councillor Pete Fry says Green Party of Canada made 'strategic' blunder in BC

Right Extremism, Green Collapse and the Avi Lewis Experiment

Trudeau humbled, O'Toole's the big loser in #elxn44

Rechie Valdez makes history as first Filipino woman elected Member of Parliament in Canada

What the Canadian election means for each party leader

Canadians held in China / China tensions                 

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta changes health ministers amid hospital crisis and challenges to Kenney's leadership 

BC nurses in turmoil as province pushes mandatory vaccination for health care workers

Alberta asks Ottawa for immediate help to airlift COVID-19 patients out of the province

Tyler Shandro out, Jason Copping in as Alberta's health minister

Concerns prompt BC to return to notifying schools, parents about COVID exposures

Ontario is avoiding an Alberta-like Delta disaster, but can we hold on until Christmas?

Jason Kenney removes health minister in cabinet swap amid high-profile call for Alberta premier's own resignation 

BC reports 525 new cases, hospitalizations rise

BC reports 525 new cases as death toll hits 1,900

As ICU's reach critical levels in BC's north, patients are being moved to other regions

BC to return to notifying schools, parents about COVID-19 exposures

'It hurts my heart': Vancouver nurse says she was target of racist remarks during anti-vaccine card rally

Among the unvaccinated in BC's ICU's are young pregnant women: health officials

BC preparing to offer  COVID-19 vaccine to 6 to 11 year olds once approved

Pregnancy and vaccinations, Northern Health Concerns

COVID surge in BC's North overwhelms Hospitals

Globe and Mail

Ontario's proof of vaccination rules take effect

Federal government selects made-in-Canada software to start replacing failed Phoenix payroll system

Ford calls for unity after federal election as Ontario prepares to introduce COVID-19 vaccine certificates

CBC

Misinformation on Reddit has become unmanageable, Alberta moderators say

Manitoba Police chief calls for end to 'anger and resentment' as Winkler roils with hostility to pandemic rules

Prairie ranchers take stock of summer drought as decisions about culling cattle loom

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

Schools in Salmon Arm maintain some safety measures after anti-fax protest

Survivor's guilt in the way of BC wildfires

Toronto Sun

Ford holding steady in latest approval rating

Justin Trudeau's tears won't lead to reconciliation 

National Post

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Global

Metis Nation BC to require all staff, visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Stanley Park fully reopens after extended closure due to coyote attacks

Woman attacked on SkyTrain after asking if couple had masks they could wear

Canada to resume flights from India next week with additional COVID-19 measures

Miscellaneous            

After 11 coyotes killed, Vancouver Park Board reopens Stanley Park for full public use

SFU passes motion to hire at least 15 black faculty