Ottawa Observations: Thursday, December 2, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, December 2, 2021

Canada / China tensions                 

Canada goose comes under fire again from Chinese state media, regulators after returns policy sparks furor

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

US to require Canadians and other foreign travellers to get COVID-19 test day before entry

Omicron variant is three times more likely to cause reinfections, new data show

Seven vaccine makers' COVID-19 boosters raise immune response, British study says

Canada's Omicron border choice: act now - or never

Five more COVID-19 deaths in BC, adult vaccination rate reaches 88.5 per cent

Keep calm and continue the fight against Omicron

Omicron case confirmed in Durham as Ontario reports 959 new COVID-19 cases

What does Omicron mean for Canada's vaccinated majority?

Doctors' Group calls for more rapid testing in light of new variant

Globe and Mail

Liberals offer deal to end parliamentary stand-off over documents tied to firing of Winnipeg lab scientists

Canada has no plans to deploy additional troops to Ukraine Chief of Defence Staff says

Liberals yet to account for $600 billion in public spending

Australian mining giant looks to Canada for green hydrogen projects

Board exceeded authority in imposing vaccine mandate for Commons, says Speaker

Canada sanctions Belarus over migrant crisis in concert with Western allies

Freeland to release fall fiscal update just days before break

Governor-General's office investigating internal network breach

With bid to revive hockey, Francois Legault finds another way to wrap himself in the Quebec flag

Coming soon: a big hairy fight over health care funding

CBC

Confusion abounds as Ottawa introduces new pandemic travel measures with few details

Canada won't resolve electric vehicle dispute with US by citing new NAFTA, former ambassador says

Freeland to deliver fiscal update December 14 amid BC flooding, US trade woes, record inflation

House of Commons has 'robust' harassment policy, says report prompted by Raj Saini allegations

Canada slaps new sanctions on officials over human rights violations in Belarus

The inflation debate could preview the next bi shifts in Canadian politics

New COVID testing rules just 'one more hit' for pandemic-weary travel industry

National advocacy group joins inmate's lawsuit alleging substandard medical care in prisons

What's behind Alberta's startling reversal of fortune? Hint: It's oil prices

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Port of Vancouver truck drivers strike averted after agreement reached

HeliJet announces plans to ad electric helicopters to its fleet in British Columbia

November home sales up nearly 12% from last year: Vancouver Real Estate board

Like a sucker punch': Canadian travellers rethink holiday plans as Omicron variant spreads

Pharmaceutical breakthroughs are too important to be left to Big Pharma

Open more overdose prevention sites in urban and rural areas across Canada: study

Toronto Sun

Get off your ass-ets, Trudeau': PM nailed on rising housing costs during his reign

COVID-19 outbreak at Toronto East Detention Centre

Time running out for Afghan interpreter abandoned by Canada

'Happy Disability Day'

Canadians feel stressed out, financially stretched for holiday's: Survey

Canadians flying to the US will need to test 24 hour before arrival

The Barbados effect? Why Canada shouldn't cancel our Queen

The spooky word police of the CBC

National Post

Liberals offer deal to allow select MPs to see documents on fired Winnipeg lab scientists

Accused cop killer wants to lift publication ban to counter narrative pushed by officials

Canada taking Russia threat toward Ukraine 'very seriously', says new foreign minister

Thanks to Trudeau Liberals, working Canadians will pay too much into CPP

Few politicians will lose sleep over Ontario's billion dollar boondoggle

Federal pandemic benefits bill to face opposition scrutiny at finance committee

Liberals pass the buck on inflation, leaving Canadians holding fewer of them

Woke language champions are tone deaf

African Canadian Senators form new group to advocate for Black priorities in Senate

Macleans

What our longing for the 'before times' reveals about our hopes and fears for 2022

The TikTok star behind Canada's new and less floppy moose crossing sign

Global 

'One size fits all': Paramedics in northern BC slam solution to staffing shortages 

350 cruises set to hit Victoria in 2022 as port confirms first Canadian stops in 2 years

Premier Jason Kenney's office counters lawsuit filed by former employee

'No shortcomings' in how House handles harassment allegations, review says

Legion, MPs urge Ottawa to issue jubilee medal for pandemic volunteers

Trudeau government's fiscal update coming December 14 will be limited in scope

Majority of Canadians want to ditch the British monarch. How feasible is it?

Miscellaneous            

Home prices in Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley edge higher yet again

Trudeau's cabinet picks create an opening to announce tougher emissions targets

Freedom of Information and the BC NDP's political capital

Scrap the plan for South Campbell Heights

Thinking of running for city council? Know the risks?

Overdose Prevention Sites bring Broad Health Benefits, study finds

First Nations Want Overhaul of Emergency Planning and Response

Celebrate Indigenous Stewardship at the Miáći Canned Salmon Festival

'I want to leave. I'm not blocking the road'