Ottawa Observations: Thursday, November 25, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday,  November 25, 2021

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Canada / China tensions                 

How we can avoid Chia's unacceptable Olympics and still keep the games

'The penny has dropped': Liberal government throne speech signals new direction on China, analysts say

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In genetic arms race with COVID-19 variants, Canada's labs fight for better ways to share findings with each other and the world

South African scientists detect new COVID-19 variant amid spike

COVID-19 vaccine for babies and toddlers could be approved early 2022, chief public health officer says

What to do as we walk into pandemic's fifth wave

Globe and Mail

Job vacancies soar beyond one million in tightening labour market

'Miracle on Saint-Laurent Street': Quebec economy sees country's strongest post-pandemic rebound

Restaurant owners say they have the answer to the current labour shortage: Better pay, benefits and balance

Chapman's ice cream boycott backfires, COVID-19 vaccine policy wins brand extra support

Canada Post unveils stamp featuring Margaret Atwood

Cargill issues lockout notice after workers at High River meat-packing plant reject offer

First Nations delegates to meet with Pope Francis to seek apology for church's role in residential schools

Mayor defends keeping death of Wiarton Willie a secret

Canada's emissions record worst in the G7, federal Environment Commissioner says

Despite years of dubious conduct, the Lethbridge Police Service is free to decay for another day

Jason Kenney is far from a dead Premier walking

A full investigation into Canada's COVID-19 response is needed now

A more independent Canadian foreign policy requires embracing bilingualism

The things the Trudeau government isn't saying about inflation

CBC

Ottawa declines Boeing's bid to replace Canada's aging fighter jet fleet

Parliament return under hybrid format after contentious debate in House of Commons

The Conservatives' inflation argument is flawed - but it still might work

Greens pick astrophysicist Amita Kuttner as interim leader, 1st leader who is trans

US hikes  duty on Canadians-software lumber to 17.9% - twice the old rate

Ottawa tables legislation to begin 'last step' of Canada's COVID-19 support programs

General Wayne Eyre named permanent Chief of Defence Staff 

'Pick up the pace, minister': Veterans ombudsperson speaks on report outlining delays in disability claims

Land Back movement leader flagged by police as 'violent'

NASA's asteroid mission could prevent future catastrophes: Chris Hadfield

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC RCMP respond to active shooter report in Vanderhoof

BC grants Cullen commission six more months to file money laundering report

BC reopens major section of flood-damaged Trans-Canada Highway in Fraser Valley

David Suzuki apologizes for 'blown up' pipelines remark after backlash from Alberta

Lewis to fight Liberal plan to axe charity status for anti-abortion pregnancy centres

Freeland says Canada may retaliate against US softwood lumber duty rate

Amita Kuttner says party must stop infighting, focus on environmental issues

Amita Kuttner is the first trans person to lead a Canadian political party. Can they save the Greens?

Quebec town chooses mayor by pulling name from hat after result ends in a tie 

Quebec budget update: 6.5 precent  GDP growth and cash payment to offset inflation

Boeing told its bid to sell fighter jets to Canada did not meet Ottawa's requirements

Whether it's inflation or 'Justinflation' Liberals are keeping a careful eye on grocery prices

François Legault's plan to restore Quebec hockey to glory is easier said than done

Smaller farms could help animals survive climate emergencies

Government fire Canada's top military officer, makes interim leader his permanent replacement

Almost 19,000 claims submitted in Canadian military sexual misconduct lawsuits

Never mind the future, climate change is already costing us billions of dollars

Liberals, NDP pass motion to resume hybrid format of House of Commons

Toronto Sun

A Hybrid Parliament is just a way for Trudeau Liberals to hide

Some CERB recipients set to get notices they must repay portion of aid money

Bradford school suspends teen for flying pro-police flag on truck

Half of voters say Ontario is headed in the right direction the other half disagrees

With friends like Joe Biden, Canada doesn't need enemies

Biden's Buy American policies hurting Canada

National Post

O'Toole accuses Liberals of hiding as House of Commons to resume hybrid sittings

Toronto Board says students can now read Henein's memoir, but still reviewing Yazidi survivors book

Canada's environment watchdog blasts government for going from 'failure to failure'

Macleans

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Global 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit BC flood zone Friday

'Biggest challenge we've ever faced': How BC non-profits survived COVID-19 and at what price

International students and offshore banking flagged in Canadian real estate money laundering

Province caps how many officers new Surrey Police Service can hire in 2022

Whistler Blackcomb opens for the winter season 

Active shooter in custody, no one hurt in Vanderhoof: RCMP

O'Toole says $1 million in party funds for downtown election studio was money well spent

Miscellaneous            

Throne Speech pumps climate action, meanwhile in Wet'suwet'en ...

Woman charged after allegedly posing as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital in Vancouver

BC Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender issues 29 recommendations to reduce racism in policing

How to destroy the Conservative brand

BC Human Rights report documents racial bias in policing - and suggests solutions

BC has a new flood strategy in the works

Child poverty report shows income gap between parents is growing

The cost of waiting 

Province introduces five days of Paid Sick leave