Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday September 28, 2021

 

Canada / China tensions                 

Federal cabinet will rule soon on whether to ban Huawei from 5G

Will we be firmer with China, now that the two Michaels are free? Don't bet on it

The two Michaels are free, but this is only the beginning of Canada's China problem

Family of Canadian Uyghur advocate held in China upset, outraged he remains detained

With the 'two Michaels' now home, Canada can take a tougher approach with China

Michael Kovrig surfaces in Toronto for a COVID shot, haircut and finds he's a celebrity

From pro - to anti-abortion - how China plans to stave off population decline

Trudeau says decision on Huawei's fate on Canadian 5G expected 'within coming weeks'

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney rejects new health rules as COVID-19 cripples hospitals

Restrictions imposed on Ontario doctor accused of spreading COVID19 misinformation 

Why parents should embrace COVID-19 vaccination for their kids

COVID-19 vaccine boosters recommended for long-term care residents, national advisory committee says

High COVID-19 cases among kids bring more restrictions for BC region

National advisory committee recommends booster for seniors in long-term care

If rapid tests are good for private businesses,  why not public schools?

Alberta NDP's proposal to reach the vaccine-hesitant: Go door to door with COVID-19 shots

Restrictions imposed on Ontario doctor accused of spreading COVID misinformation

Another 652 COVID-19 cases reported in BC amid new restrictions for eastern Fraser Valley

BC residents who received mixed COVID-19 doses won't be offered third shot for travel

BC data shows dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among school-aged children

BC health officials say no province-wide mask mandate for K-12 students

Update on child cases; new measures in Fraser Health

BC sees 'concerning' surge in COVID cases among school aged kids

Globe and Mail

BC Supreme Court ends Fairy Creek injunction

Provinces face calls to make new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday

'Reconciliation barometer' aims to keep Canada on track for justice for Indigenous peoples

Canada's housing market overheated, overvalued and at risk of a downturn, CMHC warns

BC brings back school-wide exposure notification system due to increasing rates among children

Defeated Tory candidate to ask court to quash result in Calgary Skyview

Two candidates vying to become Manitoba's next premier debate health care and more

'Moral imperative' to help behind Canada's pledge to resettle 40,000 Afghan refugees

Greens acknowledge Annamie Paul exit  and plan for replacement 

Elizabeth May would not rule out serving as interim leader to steady troubled Greens 

Canadians will need to be fully vaccinated to board planes, says Trudeau

New COVID-18 restrictions coming for BC's eastern Fraser Valley amid spike in cases

CBC

Liberal Party requests recount in tight Quebec race it lost to Bloc

Trudeau says post-election priority is vaccine mandate for public servants, travellers

Trudeau strikes a triumphant tone after  an election that was his to lose

Major General Fortin. in court demanding reinstatement as head of vaccine rollout                                       

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

Football Canada, artist Grant produce identity for football in Indigenous communities

BC seeks forfeiture of $2.8M condo owned by alleged COVID-19 violator

BC government lays out $260 million, five year plan to move away from fossil fuels

BC Judge denies injunction extension over Fairy Creek logging

Vancouver school trustees vote in favour of masks for students in K-3 grades

'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Châteauguay - Lacolle

Canadians not thrilled but not angry either about federal election outcome: Poll

Unanimous approval for ban on feeding any wild animals in Vancouver parks

How the COVID-Zero movement is butting heads with Canada's health officials

BC Liberal leadership candidates to participate in campaign's first virtual debate

Justin Trudeau names Chrystia Freeland as deputy prime minister and finance minister

Poll suggest most Canadians pessimistic about fighting climate change

Indoor activities, such as dining, are still to risky for many people

Toronto Sun

Science Table projections off the mark once again

Trudeau's vaccination rules for you - not elite athletes

Censorship, propaganda and manipulation - in our government's toolkit?

Trudeau's climate plan ignores the science

Conservatives need to learn how to win without Quebec

Ontario's economy crashed from 2000 to 2019, report says

Every leader failed in this election  

National Post

Tory candidate to ask court to nullify Liberal win in Calgary riding over allegations of campaign pamphlet stealing

Liberals to get recount in Quebec riding over 'potential anomaly' with ballot box

Group with backing of some UCP MLA's wants Alberta to flout federal laws, claim sovereignty 

How COVID-19 taught the public to distrust the authorities

Chrystia Freeland to remain as finance minister to help with big, progressive agenda: Trudeau

Fortin's privacy invaded in the 'interests' of Liberal politicians, says lawyer

Liberals must demand probe into any China election meddling 

With the opposition in disarray, Trudeau has a free hand to enact his agenda

Kevin Vuong is perfect symbol of the Liberals' bizarre unpreparedness 

Maclean's

Five strange things that were up for rent in the 'sharing economy' 

Global 

Province trying to seize Vancouver penthouse allegedly used as a nightclub

'He was falling asleep': BC woman says grandson suffered severe blood loss after 911 issues

BC Human Rights Tribunal swamped with complaints about COVID-19 health measures

Union of BC Indian Chiefs criticizes former social worker plea deal, calls it frustrating

BC man hoping truckers will join truth and reconciliation convoy on September 30

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney refused COVID-19 help from Newfoundland Premier

Parliament will return before the end of fall, Trudeau says

Don't stop federal COVID-19 benefits, businesses say as expiration nears

Miscellaneous            

Opponents of BC vaccine card organize protests at restaurants  that obey provincial health order

He went to the ER for help, instead he ended up battered

Kenney's COVID details, Alberta's Health-Care catastrophe