Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday,  October 13, 2021

 

Canada / China tensions                 

Canada needs a new ambassador to China - Dominic Barton must go

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Several Ontario hospitals enact mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for visitors 

COVID-19 booster shots not yet needed for most Canadians, health experts say

COVID-29 outbreaks risking in long-term care homes across the country

Tofino hospital the latest to declare a COVID-19 outbreak

BC reports 605 new cases as active and average cases trend downward

Globe and Mail

Incoming commander of Canadian Army faces sexual misconduct investigation

Ontario government urging doctors to cut back on virtual visits as COVID-19 pressure diminishes  

Quebec's decision to delay COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health workers is an insult to patient safety

RBC CEO warns 'persistent inflation' is building, disputes central bank forecasts

Iqaluit residents collect river water, city fills up tanks after gasoline suspected in tap water

Chrystia Freeland's mystique is about to get its first real test

Conservative national council suspends member after bid to recall O'Toole as leader

Supply-chain fears in Canada, US ramp up ahead of shopping season

New human-rights campaign targets Canadian practice of holding some asylum seekers in jails

In Canada, the rule of law is giving way to the rule of will

Does Canada need a higher minimum wage? That's a Nobel question

The Fairy Creek injunction battle needs to consider harm to environmental and Indigenous rights

CBC

Military postpones appointment of Army Commander over misconduct investigation

Special envoy on antisemitism will be permanent role, Trudeau says

As US prepares to reopen border, some urge Canada to relax testing requirement

RCMP says it implemented 22 watchdog recommendations - but status of dozens of complaints still unknown

Legal talks are dragging out Annamie Paul's departure from Green leadership

Toronto/Vancouver Star

British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services 

Safety board releasing results of investigation into wildfire in Lytton

BC civil rights group sues federal government over solitary confinement

Canada's vaccine passport for travellers expected 'within weeks'

Insiders say gender parity is a priority as Justin Trudeau builds cabinet to implement an ambitious 'progressive' agenda

Canada has long banned blood donations from men who have sex with men. That may be about to change

Canada leads world with pledge to curb methane leaks from oil and gas sector

Mayors ask federal Liberals for help covering transit shortfalls 

Doug Ford did some things right in the pandemic, but he'll be remembered for this failure

How will Canada help bring the web giants to heel? Here's the deal

Toronto Sun

Time for Trudeau to change travel advice for Canadians

Will we face a health crunch over hospital vaccine mandate?

The Poisoning of Grassy Narrows is Canada's shame

'Do as I say, Not as I do! Trudeau gov't hypocritically says avoid all non-essential trips

Conservatives need to clone a movie star

National Post

Incoming Canadian Army Commander under investigation for sexual misconduct

Quebec delays mandatory vaccination for health-care workers for one month

Alberta Judge hands out fines instead of jail to prevent notoriety for COVID-19 violators 

Canada to make special envoy on antisemitism a permanent post, Trudeau says

The Grand plan to make Chrystia Freeland prime minister

When it comes to COVID-19, there's no such thing as 'too much information'

Chinese-Canadian Tories urge O'Toole to resign, saying tough-on China platform alienated voters

Maclean's

First it took his mom. The his dad. Then, Finally him. The story of a family stolen by COVID-19

US to open border to vaccinated Canadians in November

Global 

Business groups urge Canada to scrap PCR test requirement, as US border nears reopening

Details to be released about wildfire that destroyed Lytton and possible train involvement 

'Atmospheric river' forecast to bring 'wet and windy' weekend to BC's South Coast

Nanaimo restaurateur fears vaccine opponents responsible for smashed windows

Former Chilliwack pastor handed 14 month sentence on child porn conviction

City of Vancouver plan looks to triple the number of homes in False Creek South

Ken Sim to lead new party as mayoral candidate in 2022 Vancouver election

Officers not responsible for man's death in Surrey: police watchdog

BC Ferries' 6th and final hybrid electric Island class ferry sets sail for BC

Miscellaneous            

City of Vancouver considers 50 percent fee discount for 'green burial' atMountain View Cemetery

Washington governor Jay Inslee says border should have been opened sooner to Canadian travellers

Mayor Kennedy Stewart: A False Creek South where all can stay and a new generation can join

Avoid building basements to help the environment: U of T researchers

US government prepares to reopen land border to fully vaccinated Canadians in advance of Black Friday

FortisBC wants to expand an LNG plant on Vancouver's Doorstop. Opponents say No

How Environmentalism's White Supremacist roots branch into today's struggles

Drug treatment services to expand as 'Waitlists have become Death Lists'