Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for    Tuesday,  November 16, 2021

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

Canada / China tensions                 

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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19's fourth wave in Western Canada left the people's surgeries in limbo. Here' what they stand to lose

Doctors worry COVID-19's shift toward more isolated regions could overwhelm health care systems in smaller communities 

Moderna asks Health Canada to approve its COVID-19 vaccine for children

BC's top doctor emphasizes COVID-19 precautions heading into holiday season

The battle against airborne COVID has shifted. Why your mask is the last layer of defence

More than 98 per cent of eligible people have received COVID-19 vaccine in this Calgary region 

BC floods creating challenges for COVID-19 vaccination efforts, says top doctor

Another 338 new COVID-19 cases reported in BC, along with one death

Globe and Mail

Rogers removes CEO Joe Natale after boardroom power struggle for control of telecom giant 

Health minister promises announcement soon on COVID-19 border measure changes

Senator Denise Batters kicked out of Conservative caucus over challenge to O'Toole's leadership 

Judge rules Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline case with Michigan to be heard in federal court

Canada begins trade talks with Southeast Asia bloc to diversify trade in region

Ottawa urged to provide $180 million to address water crisis in Iqaluit 

Johnathan Wilkinson says natural resources must evolve to include renewables, biofuels

Trudeau to push back against US protectionism in meeting with Biden

Troubled Green Party searches for interim leader, ex MP Paul May urged to apply

As Alberta takes Ottawa's child-care funding, Ontario's resistance stands out even more

CBC

O'Toole kicks senator out of Conservative caucus after she questioned his leadership

Government, military set to formally apologize to sexual misconduct victims

Senator Josée Forest-Niesing discharged from Sudbury hospital after COVID-19 treatment 

Canadian Blood Services to recommend end to ban on donations from men who have sex with men

Poor communication between CSIS and RCMP stalling investigations, says watchdog

Government House leader defends clerk after critics accuse him of pro-Liberal partisanship

NDP leader vows he'll wrest money from feds to help fix Iqaluit's water woes 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Appeal Court reserves injunction decision in Fairy Creek old-growth logging protests 

Rogers Communications says Joe Natlae has left, Tony Staffieri named interim CEO

Canada to start free-trade negotiations with 10 member Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Michigan judge rejects attorney general's effort to move Line 5 case to state court

Discussions to resolve BC pipeline blockade have reached a pivotal point: Miller

New mining permits in Grassy Narrows show Ontario hearing backward on reconciliation

Ontario and Ottawa need to stop posturing and make a deal on child care

For Canada's sake, let's hope Justin Trudeau can make Joe Biden think bigger 

Toronto Sun

Ford government unveils auto strategy details Wednesday

Street gangs never paused for pandemic: Ford

TTC rolling out service cuts as it faces vat-related staff shortage

Inflation keeps rising while Trudeau barely notices

Rogers replaces Joe Natale, appoints Tony Staffieri as interim CEO

How democracy is also on the decline in the free world

Ontario reckons with a 15 year spending binge

Canada's health-care challenges are only beginning 

No more lockdowns! Fifth-wave COVID restrictions? Cool your jets

Irony of publicly infighting lost on Conservatives

Economic freedom failing across Canada - report 

National Post

Joe Natale out as Rogers CEO, to be replaced by former CFO Staffieri 

We need a goal of net zero climate conferences by 2030

UCP heading for a rough convention as another MLA challenges Jason Kenney

O'Toole boots senator from caucus over starting petition challenging his leadership

Macleans

Erin O'Toole, unresponsive

Global 

Erin O'Toole removes Conservative Senator who launched leadership review petition 

Military sexual misconduct survivors were promised an apology in 2019. Why the delay?

Miscellaneous            

Big Auto fails to push transportation transformation off COP26 Agenda

When blocking reporters costs lives

Kenney begrudgingly accepts $10 a Day Child Care in Alberta 

Hey media, let us Talk! Climate Scientists Tell New Survey