Ottawa Observations: Thursday, November 4, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, November 4, 2021

 

Canada / China tensions                 

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

BC reports 596 new cases, 8 more deaths

AstraZeneca vaccine recipients have 'mixed emotions' over getting mRNA boosters early

Globe and Mail

Military sexual-assault cases will be moved to civilian justice system, Defence Minister says

Afghans who worked alongside Canadian military will be left on the streets of Kabul when safe houses close

Air Canada CEO sets off firestorm in Quebec over language comments 

Tone-deaf Air Canada CEO steps into a linguistic lion's den

In India and Canada's international student recruiting machine, opportunity turns into grief and exploitation 

Regulator will allow banks, insurers to raise dividends effective immediately 

Tories to form 'mini-caucus' on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but MP says it's not about O'Toole

BC Premier John Horgan slows workload amid treatment for throat cancer

The Canadian Dairy Commission has picked a terrible time to milk consumers

Is Heather Steanson the real premier of Manitoba?

Re-elect me-please Doug Ford is the Ontario worker's new best friend

Ottawa, airlines mum on frequency of COVID-19 vaccine checks for travellers

Canada has learned little on reconciliation

A diminished Quebec Liberal Party fights to survive

CBC

Group of 'like-minded' Conservatives looking to form 'mini-caucus' to talk about vaccines

Small number of Conservative MP's still unvaccinated with just weeks left before Commons resumes

Canada to stop financing fossil fuel projects abroad by end of 2022

Canada is weaning itself off thermal coal but keeps shipping it elsewhere

BC Premier John Horgan diagnosed with cancer, to begin radiation treatment

Defence Minister Anand moving military sexual misconduct cases into civilian justice system

There's a good chance we'll miss our climate goals. So what's the point in setting them?

The oil and gas emissions cap is a dose of cold reality for a warming world

Elections Canada investigation lack of voting access in some Indigenous communities

It's time for our government to stop outsourcing the protection of Afghans at risk

Indigenous identity fraud is encouraged in academia. Here's how to change that

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC Premier John Horgan to begin treatment for throat cancer

BC's 2021 wildfires severe but not the worst ever, wildfire service report shows

BC aims for higher vaccine rates among health-care workers

BC to introduce 'cooling off' period legislation for real estate

Doug Ford pre-election mini-budget promises new highways for GTA

A tour through the ever supple mind of Doug Ford

Toronto Sun

Ford government plans to build its way out of pandemic fiscal hole

Defence minister says military sex misconduct cases will be handled by civilians

Union seeks court injunction to stop TTC from enforcing mandatory vacs policy

Ford officially promises funds for much-needed highway projects

Memory options conflicting former PM Chretien

Ford fails to deliver for Ontarians yet again

Ending sexual misconduct in Canada's military

National Post

Google warns Liberals' online harms bill 'will result in the blocking of legitimate content

'Deeply I apologize': BC chief who led pipeline protest gets probation after killing neighbour's dog

'I look forward to being back': BC Premier John Horgan says he has throat cancer

BC to bring in new real estate laws, including cooling off period for home buyers

Air Canada's CEO just made Quebec's French-language crusade even weirder

Ford's economic update sure looks like an election period in disguise

Deliberately coughing at someone is a criminal assault, Alberta judge rules in 'unprecedented decision'

Spending spike during COVID-19 could hamper health-care rebuilding post-pandemic: group

BC government asks Federal Liberals to decriminalize drugs across province

Maclean's

Valérie Plante takes the lead in Montreal: 338 Canada

How an RCAF airman's watch solved a 50 year mystery

The real story of baby Farhan, the child passed over barbed wire in Afghanistan

Global 

BC confirms season's first flu cases, urges vaccination amid COVID pressures

BC Premier John Horgan diagnosed with throat cancer

Outspoken BC COVID denier Mak Parhar dies, coroner investigating

Fully vaccinated seniors made up nearly half of BC's COVID-19 deaths in October

BC to bring in 'cooling off periods' amid soaring real estate sales

Vancouver School Board won't mandate COVID-19 vaccines for teachers, staff

2021 No Stone left Alone Ceremony: 'We will remember'

2021 fire season 'tremendously challenging' but not worst on record: BC Wildfire Service report

Thousands of low-income seniors press Ottawa to restore cut-off GIS cheques  

Wary Conservative caucus in 'wait and see' mode for Erin O'Toole's next moves

Miscellaneous            

Remembrance Day and reconciliation: Is it time to raise the flag?

Emergency shelter resources added in BC as winter weather response spaces open 

Vancouver Police arrest suspect in wake of rash of downtown window-smashing incidents

As Fraser Valley home prices increase, report says 'suburban safety valves close' for Greater Vancouver buyers

COP26 Day 3 -- Beyond fences  

Victoria couple busy retired BC Ferries lifeboat for a tiny home

COVID has spread to white-tailed deer, say researchers

What's gained when we don't work through pain?

Returning to a 1970's economy could save our future