Ottawa Observations: Friday, October 15, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday,  October 15, 2021

 

Canada / China tensions                 

How Canada's CanSino COVID-19 vaccine deal with China collapsed

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

US to recognize travellers with mixed COVID-19 vaccines as fully inoculated

US confirms it will accept Canadian travellers with mixed vaccines

New COVID cases continue downward trend, but officials urge caution as flu season approaches 

If a lower dosage COVID vaccine is approved for children under 12, a big decision awaits parents with kids born in 2010

Why NACI went dark: Canada's expert panel on vaccines stops COVID briefings, interviews 

BC reports 667 new cases and 13 deaths, capping deadly week

COVID crisis in BC's North bring 'circuits-breaker' restrictions

Globe and Mail

Senior military officer placed on leave months after sexual misconduct investigation against him started

Ottawa defends decision to stay quiet on Army misconduct probe

Doug Ford weighs effects of mandatory vaccines for health care workers as Ontario launches new COVID-19 app 

Politicians who recently travelled now have a message for Canadians: Don't travel

Iqaluit confirms contaminated water tank

Broadcaster Jody Vance says she feels relief after suspect arrested following years of online harassment

New electoral boundaries strip Quebec of a seat, give Alberta three more 

Laggard to leader: New Brunswick sees record surplus as other provinces face massive deficits, rising debt

More than 250 Afghan refugees, any of them young girls, arrive in Calgary

Algonquin woman raises concerns about hospital treatment after car crash

War of Words breaks out as admiral pushes for reinstatement as Canada's defence chief

Trudeau to shuffle cabinet on October 26, Parliament to meet November 22 

Searching for the American Dream? Go to Canada

CBC

Senior military official steps aside months after start of sexual misconduct investigation

Parliament to return on November 22 with focus on vaccine mandate: PMO

NB employees to to stop making Indigenous title acknowledgements, but won't face repercussions if they do

A new 'Buy America' plan is alarming the auto-sector and the federal government

Alberta to gain 3 seats, Quebec to lose 1 in redrawing of ridings

Separated from her fiancé by Afghanistan's collapse, a Canadian begs Ottawa for help

After skipping earlier invitations, Trudeau meeting with BC First Nation on Monday

Two weeks set aside for former top soldier Jonathan Vance's trial

How we pay doctors affects everything from patient care to filling those vacancies 

My father died during COVID-19s first wave, but he was long suffering in Quebec's care homes 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC reports 667 cases of COVID-19, 13 deaths in wake of northern BC restrictions 

Weather systems to bring 'river' of rain to BC's souths coast: Environment Canada

BC Regional District cancels wastewater treatment plan deal after delays 

US will allow Canadians who had mixed doses of COVID-19 vaccines when border crossings resume November 8

If I don't change Ontario's election law, I'll resign as premier, Steven Del Duca promises 

Bring back the commute and office attire. A growing sense of isolation and lack of belonging shifting feelings on remote work

Canada came together against COVID-19. Why not harness that energy to build economy of the future?

Iqaluit's latest water crisis is result of tainted promises to Inuit and Indigenous communities

Toronto Sun

Details of Ontario's QR code vaccine certificates released 

TTC workers' union calls for alternatives to vaccination

Ford vows to match any fed cut in gas carbon tax

Trudeau avoids Parliament for five more weeks

11 Canadians have now been to space but not all were astronauts 

New OPP memorial unveiled for officers who die 'because of duty'

Why government employees may want to ask for a pay cut

National Post

General who replaced senior officer accused of sex assault is now himself under investigation for sexual misconduct

Top military commanders spar over who is more fit for job of defence chief

Competition Bureau in midst of new probe of Google over advertising dominance in Canada 

Conservatives still need to stop the Liberals anti-internet agenda 

Ontario Liberal leader vows electoral reform during first term or he will quit

Liberals will happily use mandatory vaccines as a wedge until Tories figure out a policy

Albertans should vote 'yes'

The Canadian flag should not be used as a political prop

Why did so many Chinese-Canadians turn against the Conservatives?

Maclean's

An abandoned US dam is blocking fish from BC's Similkameen River and key spawning ground

Global 

'Helplessness' in Lytton says mayor, as residents question findings on devastating wildfire

BC government waited 9 years to heed recommendations to reject cash in casinos, inquiry hears

Citing medical conditions, women file constitutional challenge of BC Vaccine card

DTES residents, advocates say 'street sweeps' targeting city's homeless

'The Service isn't there': BC woman takes taxi to hospital after lengthy ambulance delay

Caution urged on roads, near waterways as 'atmospheric river' drenches BC's South Coast 

'A new era': Stellat'en First Nation and UBC launch medical supply drone delivery project 

Metro Vancouver pulls the plug on North Shore wastewater plant deal

Justin Trudeau to visit Kamloops after skipping First Nation reconciliation ceremony

Closing submissions due in BC money laundering probe

Admiral Art McDonald letter to senior military officials 'Shocking' says General Eyre

Trudeau will name new cabinet on October 26 ahead of Parliament returning next month 

Federal vaccine passport could see airport security handling verification process

Miscellaneous            

Metro Vancouver sends notice of default to the company building North Shore wastewater treatment plant 

Vancouver strata council wins order to enter alleged hoarder's condo with 'heavy rodent' activity'

TD economics notes rising Canadian home sales and declares market 'correction likely over'

Fear and shame won't convince the vaccine hesitant to get their shot

Street Sweeps steal from homeless people, say downtown Eastside Advocates

BC's groundwater licensing system is still in crisis

The Border is Open, Dare we go?