Ottawa Observations: Thursday, October 28, 2021

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

 

Canada / China tensions                 

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Despite breakthrough cases, data show vaccinations are reducing COVID-19 spread and severity

BC health officer mandates those who coach children to get vaccinated  

10 deaths, 758 new cases reported in British Columbia

Adults supervising or assisting with youth activities must now be fully vaccinated in BC

Globe and Mail

COP26 is a circus with a purpose: Putting climate change in the spotlight so no country can ignore it

Steven Guilbeault got the gig he wanted. Will he be able to handle the heat?

Thousands to arrive in Glasgow for COP26 amid garbage strike, protests and a burgeoning rat population

Canada's newest Supreme Court Justice embraces an 'abiding belief in pluralism'

Ontario long-term care homes could face $1 million fines under proposed legislation to improve accountability 

Ontarios legislature condemns member Randy Hillier's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology

All of a sudden, Conservatives want to be the worker's best friend 

Albertans have real grievances. Jason Kenney is meeting them with theatre 

Study gives positive outlook to Canada's climate plan as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe 

Senate to require COVID-19 vaccination for in-person meetings

CBC

Chrétien, while Indian Affairs minister, knew of 'problems' at notorious residential school: letter

Impatience growing as Liberal MPs wait for 1st post-election caucus meeting 

Afghanistan ambassador urges Canada to send more help to fleeing refugees 

Green Party members are voting on Annamie Paul's leadership - weeks after she said she would quit

Trudeau departs for high-stakes talks in Europe on climate change, pandemic

Canada and fellow G20 countries set to agree to limit global warming to 1.5C, according to draft 

Canada urged Biden to drop a 'Buy American' idea. Seems he's sticking to it.

Canada leads G20 in financing fossil fuels, larges in renewables funding, report says

Canadian government urged to rescue Afghan interpreters long before American withdrawal, leaked emails reveal

Macklem plays down wage-and-spending surge but promises faster hikes if inflation spikes

O'Toole still won't say if all Conservative MPs are vaccinated, insists those attending Commons will be

Senate to impose mandatory vaccination policy for in-person attendance

Premier is embarrassing Saskatchewan by ignoring doctors during pandemic

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC Premier John Horgan to undergo biopsy surgery for growth in his throat

Company hires contractor in effort to recover overboard containers off BC

'Horrified': Labour advocates say the government is putting businesses above workers with latest subsidy announcement 

Critics hope new cabinet will put a stop to drug-price regulation changes 

Alberta jobs minister says he only heard rumours before his chief of staff was fired 

Alberta tables bill to help municipalities recoup unpaid oil and gas property taxes

Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology

'Test to stay' programs coming to Ontario schools to keep kids in class when COVID cases arise

Manitoba ex-reservist, The Base member Patrik Mathews gets 9 years in prison

Vaccinating Canadians won't be enough to save our economy

Cabinet shuffle shows Justin Trudeau is serious about fighting climate change

Toronto Sun

O'Toole rightly calls on Trudeau to raise flags before Remembrance Day

It's crucial we hear the pleas of Afghans 

The 87 year old flawed memory of Jean Chretien

Ford government moves ahead with bold changes to reform long-term care 

Mayor Watson needs to bear much responsibility for Ottawa's LRT debacle

Canada's crisis in Afghanistan continues 

National Post

Do the Liberals understand what it means to 'give land back'

Trudeau's climate caused ensures oil profits won't be invested in jobs 

Federal government now searching for Johnson and Johnson vaccine after donating 10 million doses in summer

Doug Ford might actually turn down Trudeau's child care money. And that's okay

An Ontario school board undergoes review of every book in every library to cull those 'harmful' to students 

Will the Rogers-Shaw deal still go through? Some think Rogers turmoil raises concerns 

Maclean's

A Cree family's canoe is returned, after sitting in a University of Saskatchewan storage room for years 

Reclaiming the Thunderbirds sports team name at the University of British Columbia

Global 

Premier John Horgan to undergo surgery to remove growth in throat

BC Indigenous leaders welcome papal visit, but say sincerity and action are key to success

Planned changes to BC autism funding meet with growing backlash

12 bears killed on Vancouver Island's Pacific coast this year amid surge in conflicts 

Container from cargo ship breaks open on shore of northern Vancouver Island

BC dairy farm's licence suspended amid 'very serious' animal abuse allegations

MPs call for international flights to resume at Kelowna airport

Ottawa rollin out rapid COVID-19 tests as vaccine mandates prepare to snap into place

Miscellaneous            

Erin O'Toole is toast - it's only a matter of time

Premier John Horgan to undergo surgery, releases statement on personal health 

Traffic evaporation means we can reach BC's new climate roadmap promise of 25 percent less traffic

Report by Rennie and Associates notes unsustainable rise in Vancouver home prices, and asks, 'What else is new?"

Young folks and the yet-to-be born deserve honest talk on carbon capture and storage technologies

Trade and Investment rules shouldn't undermine climate ambition

Can Jason Kenney survive the latest scandal?

Andrew Weaver's 1.5 degree reality check

We need to end our fossil fuel dependency, but not on the backs of workers

Law Students help create a free 'Know your Rights' guide for LGBTQ+ folks