Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 26, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday,  November 26, 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)

Why the new COVID-19 variant Omicron has scientists on alert. And how Canada is responding to it

COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron prompts Canada to impose restrictions on travel from southern parts of Africa

WHO says new COVID-19 variant Omicron is 'variant of concern' as travel restrictions imposed in several countries

What we know so far about the new COVID-19 variant first identified in South Africa

As an alarming new COVID-19 variant emerges, Canada moves to limit travel from southern Africa

'This is real.' The Omicron variant will arrive. So what will we do about it?

Legault counting on vaccine coverage as Quebec reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases

Variant prompts Canada to ban travellers from southern Africa

COVID variant designated 'omicron' triggers global alarm

What we know about the new coronavirus variant in South Africa

Boosters for all? Some say Canada is foot-dragging third shots while others say most don't need them

Hong Kong confirms two cases of virulent new COVID-19 variant, one of which travelled from Canada

BC reports 341 new cases and 6 deaths, says no sign of new variant yet

Globe and Mail

Trudeau, Horgan strike joint committee to chart recovery course after devastating BC floods

Economists raise inflation, spending concerns in private meeting with Freeland Friday

Donald Trump may run and win, Canada must prepare now to protect global democracy

Quebec objects to one person, one vote in principle. Canada merely fails to practice it

Ottawa moves to criminalize intimidation of health care workers; introduces 10 sick days for federally regulated workers

CBC

Prime Minster tours flood zones in BC officials warn more storms are coming

Trudeau announces committee to shape flood recovery efforts in BC

Liberals introduce bill to provide sick pay, ban intimidation of patients and health care workers

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Bullets flew past work stations at RCMP detachment in BC: senior officer

Vancouver man who hosted large parties sentenced again for violating COVID-19 rules

A woman accused of impersonating a nurse - even giving injections - in Ottawa is now facing a similar allegation in BC

Documents reveal Ford government opted not to pursue $1 billion penalty from 407 Express Toll Route

At this point in the pandemic, there's no more time for nonsense

Deal may be brewing between the Beer Store and the province

CSIS efforts to derail threats to 2019 election sometimes skirted law: watchdog

Wilkinson says aid program to cut methane emissions will be reconsidered

In one bill, Liberals push sick leave and crack down on health-care worker harassment

Indigenous leaders denounce Quebec Premier Legault as 'paternalistic,' 'arrogant'

Quebec adopts new bill setting stage new special court for sexual assault victims 

No new cases of COVID-19 in Conservative caucus after vaccinated MP falls ill

General Wayne Eyre felt need to respond to predecessor's letter to senior officers

Is Justin Trudeau to blame for inflation? That depends on which Conservative you ask

Montreal mayor says she's encouraged by Trudeau's promise to act on gun violence 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau Liberals react quickly this time but long-term plan for COVID variants needed

Will Justin Trudeau do better in protecting us from new COVID variant?

DiCaprio should listen to Ellis Ross

Taking action to keep Ontario's highways moving

O'Toole needs a better plan to fight inflation

No shortage of stupid

National Post

Liberals so focused on carbon taxes, they missed the flood coming in the back door

David Suzuki highlights the dangerous lawlessness of climate activists

Sorry Liberals, our Earth is not in danger - Canadian democracy is

Possible Huawei ban has telecoms asking Liberals about taxpayer compensation for new equipment

Canada puts travel ban on flights from South Africa and neighbouring countries

Hearing to determine if Canadian woman might post terrorism threat after return from Iraq

Leonardo DiCaprio is wrong -  the Coastal GasLink Pipeline is good for Indigenous people

Canada's three decades of climate failure culminates in BC's floods

Macleans

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Global 

Environment Canada issues first 'red level alert' ahead of back-to-back storms in BC

BC, Ottawa strike new climate and disaster committee, pledge to match flood donations

Man accused of shooting at Vanderhoof RCMP detachment with attempted murder

RCMP watchdog to investigate Enerdby arrest

Canada urges citizens back from Ethiopia amid unrest: 'Leave immediately'

Justin Trudeau tours flood-affected areas of Abbotsford 

Miscellaneous            

Mount Pleasant site rezoned by City of Vancouver for six-storey project on sale for $22.4 million

Canadian home prices have risen 70 percent of by $300,000 since Justin Trudeau took power in 2015

Can BC's human rights commissioner convince five white men at the centre of power to embrace real police reform

Ex booze can operator Mohammed Movassaghi back in jai for failing to comply with health order

Major highway closures planned in BC this weekend

Powell River wrestles with Changing its Colonial name

Bill 22 is a sign of Democratic backsliding in BC

Kenney wants a new law, It's his latest attack on Democracy

Barney the wayward Christmas barge

Interim Green leader steps in after a tough year: "I Want to help'