Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, September 29, 2021

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

'It has been an awakening for many Canadians': Cowessess First Nation plan ceremony to honour Marieval residential school victims

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald still searching for 'respectful path forward'

Stop, listen and watch: Stories for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is essential for all Canadians to honour

Municipalities must serve urban Indigenous Peoples in a mutually beneficial, respectful relationship

Residential school survivors, Trudeau speak on eve of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

How to talk to kids about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

On September 30, I hope people will do more than just take the day off

'A healing path forward': Indigenous leaders talk about the hope and sadness of Canada's First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Day personal for new Governor General Mary May Simon

First Nations chief says less awareness in Quebec about national day for survivors

Reconciliation starts by spending tax dollars effectively

A day to rally behind Canada's first peoples

Let me tell you a story about Residential schools

Trudeau not truthful nor reconciling to Indigenous peoples

I ran away fro the Kamloops Residential Schoo. This is where I hid

BC man donates his pay for national reconciliation 'holiday' then launches national campaign

Profiting off pain? Why you should verify your orange shirt is helping Indigenous groups

'They'd want us to remind everybody what happened' BC residential school survivor says

Canada's betrayal and deceit worth remembering on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

Truth? Reconciliation? Find Meaning in These Indigenous Voices

Indigenous leaders disappointed BC won't have a stat holiday to reflect on reconciliation this year

Reconciliation Day in BC: How should the day be spent?

Why don't all BC workers get September 30 off for Truth and Reconciliation Day?

Two blocks closed around Centennial Square for Orange Shirt Day event

Tsawout residential school survivor no longer afraid to share her story

'It has to be heard': Greater Victoria survivor recounts torture he endured at Indian Hospital

'It's about really understanding our history': Acknowledging truths the first step in reconciliation

Canada / China tensions                 

Chinese battery maker's deal to acquire Canada's Millennial Lithium, will trigger full security review, expert predicts

China's use of force and coercion to drive up its COVID-19 vaccination rate is not the answer 

The Meng-Michaels saga ended, Canada is turning back to its Huawei 5G controversy - and the potential of public backlash

It's time to stand up to Chinese imperialism

'Would be killing out of spite': China silent about Canadian on death row since Meng arrest

The world is becoming more polarized. Canada needs to decide which side it's on

The Two Michaels? Save your moralizing

Diplomacy freed the Two Michaels. Now, time for a little amnesia

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario tells agencies COVID-19 rapid tests are only for workplaces, not schools, angering parents

Canadian Medical Association urges lockdowns for Alberta and Saskatchewan

US kids could get Pfizer shots by Halloween, Canadian approval still uncertain

As Alberta sees record number of COVID deaths, but offers of help go untaken, experts ask: What is Jason Kenney waiting for?

COVID-19 cover up 'worse than Watergate' new book claims

Should we be rushing to vaccinate young children against COVID?

Ontario recommends Pfizer shots instead of Moderna for young adults over possible heart risks

Eleven more deaths, 813 new cases reported in BC

'Extraordinary measures' needed to fight COVID-19 in Alberta, Saskatchewan: CMA

Over 800 new cases, 11 deaths

Nowhere to go for Homeless People sick with COVID-19

Mixing COVID vaccines offer high level of protection: BCCDC data

Globe and Mail

Federal Court upholds landmark compensation order for Indigenous children

Job posting requiring COVID-19 vaccinations increase 

As pivotal climate summit approaches, Canada at centre of efforts to repair broken trust among poorer countries

All MPs should be vaccinated so they can return to Parliament: BQ leader

Ontario to add Indigenous content to curriculum for early grades

Erin O'Toole, and the wrong way to pick a party leader

Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs needs to become more permeable

Another minority, but little standing in the way of Trudeau's legacy

Gun control group urges Trudeau to name new minister to advance Liberal promises

CBC

Federal Court upholds landmark compensation order for First Nations children                            

Alberta health-care providers face growing mental heath toll as ICUs pushed to breaking point

Erin O'Toole's climate policy contradictions could end up taking his party backwards

Stephen Harper involved in company looking to arrange sale of surveillance tech to UAE

Government lawyers argue politicians did not interfere in Major General Fortin's removal from pandemic post

Ottawa will require vaccinations in the public service - but MPs may not face the same rule

RCMP union says it supports a Mountie's 'right'  to refuse vaccination

If Andrew Wiggins is fighting for beliefs by refusing vaccine, it's fair for media to ask about it

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

What's next for the Fairy Creek protests, as RCMP leave the scene of Canada's largest act of civil disobedience?

Old-growth logging protesters dig in as company appeals court's injunction denial

BC parents, teachers, unions calls on School Districts to announce make mandates

'Vaxxed or not Vaxxed you are all welcome': Hundreds of Ontario businesses defy vaccine passport rules

'Breathtaking': Court slams OLG for breaching revenue-sharing agreement with First Nations

Liberals expected to tackle online hate, conversion therapy in next government's first 100 days

Ottawa loses appeal of First Nations child welfare rulings

The final expense from the federal election? Pensions and severance for departing MPs

Detailed plan to meet emissions targets coming in 'months': environment minister

Greens should investigate Annamie Paul's racism claims, says leadership contender

Getting rid of Annamie Paul won't cure what ails the Green Party

Toronto Sun

The 'ideological revolution' of People's Party's Max Bernier

Justin, just wait on that 'just transition'

Trudeau's travel vaccination mandates for. you - not elite athletes

National Post

Fortin needed to be fired to protect Canadians confidence in vaccine rollout: government lawyers

Liberals need to get premiers around table on Indigenous issues, says AFN chief

Federal Court dismisses Liberals' legal challenges of Indigenous kids rulings

Unvaccinated MPs should 'stay home' from Parliament: Bloc leader

Maclean's

The broken triumph of Justin Trudeau

Global 

Surrey to make masks mandatory for all K-12 students 

Transit driver pinned between two buses in Vancouver dies of his injuries

Report recommends tax for new vehicles, overnight parking permits in Vancouver

Grizzly bear attack sends one person to hospital in Northern BC

BC logging injunction at Fairy Creek extension genie by judge

Vernon cultural centre to be scaled down after being rejected for grants

Kitchener MP Mike Morice rules out run at Green Party leadership

Trudeau urged by gun-control group to replace Bill Blair as public safety minister

Miscellaneous            

Vancouver developer Rize Alliance plans to introduce new rental concept called 'coliving'

Women Transforming Cities presents a panel discussion on Vancouver's housing crisis on October 13

Vancouver Councillor Colleen Hardwick joins new party called TEAM for a livable Vancouver

BC judge won't extend Fairy Creek injunction because RCMP conduct sullies the reputation of the court

Indigenous kids win as Court rejects Ottawa's bid to overturn Human Rights Order

Horgan failed on Fairy Creek, say BC Liberals and Greens

Bombshell Decision: Judge Ends Fairy Creek Injunction

BC must act now to confront our climate emergency

Unist'ot'en Land Defender wins International Advocacy Award