Ottawa Observations: Monday, October 18, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday,  October 18, 2021

 

Canada / China tensions                 

Canada-China relations after the release of Meng Wanzhou

Trade and Cultural envoy hopes that Canada will support Taiwan's meaningful participation in international initiatives  

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

BC reports 1,846 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths over previous three days

Pfizer asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 years old

Only half of Canadian parents are eager to get their kids jabbed

BC reports 26 deaths, 1,846 cases over three days

25 new deaths and 1,846 new cases over three days

Globe and Mail

Trudeau visit to Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Nation 'bittersweet' after not attending National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Economist, former federal adviser urges Ottawa to ignore business lobby, shut down wage subsidy

Harper says he's proud of %15 billion arms deal with Riyadh as he prepares to visit Saudi Arabia

Businesses, labour shortages, higher expectation of inflation in Bank of Canada Survey

Queen's University taking action against students for misogynistic signs at party weekend

Canadians paying higher airfares as air travel recovers from pandemic, carriers use smaller planes

Two Ontario  doctors barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccinations, masks, tests

Democracy at stake as incidents and threats of violence are levelled against elected officials 

This isn't the first energy shock of the green era. It's the last energy shock of the fossil-fuel age

Erin O'Toole faces damaging prospect of a televised hybrid Parliament for his unvaccinated MPs

Senator McPhedran resigns as part of the ISG, will now sit independently 

Delaying Parliament's return until November 22 will cut off COVID-19 benefits: NDP

Canada's 'tax the rich' plan leaves big debt risk untouched, analysts say

Canada decries shutdown of UN panel documenting possible war crimes in Yemen

Trudeau Liberals limit scrutiny with fewer sitting days in the House 

Canada's self-defence laws are too sweeping, and the Supreme Court just gave them a pass

Liberals keeping watchful eye for bottlenecks at Canadian ports, Freeland says

CBC

Trudeau visits First Nation, apologizes for skipping invitation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Kamloops residential school survivor calls for leadership on reconciliation, funding ahead of PM's visit

Cindy Blackstock says she expects Ottawa to appeal ruling on compensation for Indigenous children

Head of Canadian military intelligence school received of command after misconduct investigation

Lack of charges against Admiral McDonald did not mean allegation was 'unfounded' military police say

Manitoba senator quits Independent Senators Group ahead of expulsion hearing

Delaying Parliament's return until November 22nd will affect COVID-19 benefits NDP

Toronto/Vancouver Star

British Columbia appoints former Calgary Police Deputy Chief as sergeant-at-arms

BC money laundering inquiry hears plea for whistleblower protections 

Justin Trudeau visits Tk'emlúps te Secwėpemc, is rebuked for ill-timed Tofino vacation

Lowering the voting age to 16 could save our democracy and shape Justin Trudeau's legacy

Minister in Doug Ford's government accused of using controversial new law to try to 'silence' grassroots groups

Feds sending more help to NWT to deal with COVID-19 surge

Justin Trudeau is dragging out the sexual misconduct crisis in the Canadian Armed Forces, experts say

Doug Ford urged to apologize for 'demeaning' comments about immigrants

Steven Del Duca is promising Ontario a better way to vote. Whether that happens is up to you

Does Canada really need more MPs?

Alberta's largest public service employers thumb their noses at Jason Kenney and adopt vaccine mandates. Good for them

Toronto Sun

Trudeau's mandatory vaccination policy a mess

Patty Hajdu models her hypocrisy after the best

Unvaccinated? No soup for you!

Biden's budget puts Canada's auto sector in peril

Hard working newcomers needed: Ford

Like it or not, vaccine mandates remain popular

Is the supply chain Grinch going to steal Christmas?

Trudeau is giving Parliament two months off

National Post

Still unvaccinated in Ontario? Expect a call from the government

Wage subsidy program and similar pandemic emergency spending should be ended

Liberals need to drop 'dumpster fire' Bill C-10, and address big tech's really damage: NDP

Jyoti Gondek set to become first woman to serve as mayor of Calgary

Former Federal Liberal minister Amarjeet Sohi elected as Edmonton Mayor

You want to work, come here': Doug Ford called on to apologize for comments about immigrants

Early results suggest Alberta votes in favour of removing equalization from Canada's constitution

Why Alberta is holding a referendum on equalization - and what it could mean for other provinces 

Most COVID vaccinated Canadians mistrustful of the unvaccinated and medical exemptions: Poll

Military police push back on admiral's claim he was exonerated in sex misconduct case

Trudeau Liberals appear to be in no rush to 'build back better'

The great Calgarian fluoridation debate continues

Maclean's

Our ancient ancestors may have been more civilized than we are

A referendum in Alberta poses the equalization question

Global 

'We all stood together': Gitanmaax Band stops BC Social worker from seizing youth

Mixed emotions from BC Chiefs after Trudeau's 'crucial' visit to Kamloops  

'Warriored up' survivors speak truth to power at ceremony in Kamloops

First Nation Chief calls for 'peaceful resolution' on Trudeau's visit to Kamloops

Home appliance shortage hit by global supply chain crisis. When Consumers might expect relief

BC money laundering inquiry hears plea for whistleblower protections

'If it is lost, it's lost forever': Forum seeks feedback on future of Vancouver's Chinatown

McDonald sexual misconduct allegation was not deemed unfounded': military confirms

Facebook puts profits over 'well being' of users, feds must crack down: NDP MP

Trudeau's tax plan won't pay down record levels of debut, experts say

Miscellaneous            

Acciona Canada says it's owed $100 million after Metro Vancouver issues default notice on sewage plant

RBC Economics says Canadian housing market has got 'more fuel in the tank' 

Five arrested in Day 2 of October Rebellion in Vancouver

The City's False Promises about False Creek South

Spirit Bears have a Special Power when Hunting