Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 19, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday,  November 19, 2021

For notes on the Extreme Weather in British Columbia follow this link to our Victoria Viewpoints Archive.   

Canada / China tensions                 

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Will Austria's dramatic lockdown and mandatory vaccinations stop the country's COVID-19 crisis?

COVID-19 testing for vaccinated Canadians on short trips abroad dropped, professional athletes must be vaccinated to enter after January 15

Europe's preventable outbreak has one cause: politicians pandering to the unvaccinated 

COVID-19 vaccines for children will start arriving Sunday, government says

Pediatric vaccine announcement welcome news for children 5-11: BC's top doctor

Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

Quebec hopes to have kids inoculated with first does of COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas

Globe and Mail

On his deathbed, Ted Rogers looked into the future. this not what he saw

Supreme Court upholds escort-service convictions in case that hinged on timing

Manulife's plan for January return to offices signals busier Bay Street

Canadians should avoid extreme measures to coerce the unvaccinated 

There's a word for a system that demands unanimous support for the leader, and it isn't democracy

Trudeau urged to revive Team Canada approach to fight rising US protectionism

CBC

Trudeau US visit delivers wake-up call about North American reality

The US may implement a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. Canada should follow, experts say

White House official says US open to discussions with Canada about proposed EV incentive

Kevin Vuong says he was 'naive' not to disclose withdrawn sex assault charge, but will continue as MP

Erin O'Toole says all Conservative MPs vaccinated or granted exemptions ahead of reopening of House

RCMP wants to restart surplus vehicle sales after program was halted by gun massacre

UCP convention not the end of Kenney's leadership - but perhaps the beginning of the end

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC NDP postpones weekend convention due to ongoing provincial emergency 

Controversial rookie MP Kevin Vuong  breaks silence, says he was 'naive' not to reveal past sex assault charges had been withdrawn 

Sex misconduct crisis hurting military recruitment, morale: Defence Minister Anand

How many Conservative MPs are actually vaccinated against COVID-19?

'That boy is going to be Premier one day': Meet Nunavut's PJ Akeeagok

Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in BC

NDP  calls on Liberals to detail impact of COVID aid on benefits to seniors, families

Toronto Sun

Trudeau returns from Washington empty handed

22 injured in blast at CFB Comox: DND

Canadian disaster cash bought karaoke machines in the Philippines; audit

Inflation and critical race theory have lots in common

Conservative party need to focus on pressing issues

Biden's very bad EV deal will hurt our auto industry

National Post

Bemnett says she plans a timely decision on BC plan to decriminalize drugs

Toronto School Board's profoundly ignorant rejection of book club event with Nobel Prize winner

Why Trudeau and Biden are not such great amigos

O'Toole's hard line on dissent makes perfect sense, unfortunately 

Wilful Toronto MP Kevin Vuong apologizes to PM, Liberals and supporters for 'embarassment'

Macleans

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Global 

'It has to stop': Legault says Quebec government is preparing to crack down on street gangs

More that 500 City of Toronto staff on unpaid suspension for not complying with vaccination policy

Labour shortage forcing some Quebec stores to reduce operating hours

Miscellaneous            

Going beyond COP26, it's time for a new order-municipalities first

#CdnMediaFail claps back at Conservative twitter

RCMP  arrest 14, clear blockade of Pipeline work camps

We finally seem ready to take on the one per cent