Monday, March 21, 2016

Ottawa Observations: March 21, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from March 21, 2016.

The Budget Preview

Federal budget to include billions of dollars in funding for First Nations
First Liberal budget is a big opportunity for the opposition
A government's first budget: The day to stand and deliver
The Trudeau budget: What you should know before tomorrow
Finance Minister's budget has tough economic expectations to fulfill
Web traffic suggests anticipation for Liberal budget high
Four things First Nations leaders are watching for
Aid agencies not expecting much from Morneau, Liberals in budget
Justin Trudeau promises budget holds 'historic' investments for indigenous peoples
Cities need fast help from Ottawa
Big spending, big deficit, big hopes in first Liberal budget
Budget 2016: What's in it for us?
Three budget spending wishes
We will see in budget, who Trudeau chooses to disappoint
Why Tuesday's budget may not hold much good news for your personal finances


Other items of interest from the Hill and beyond

Agencies did not get federal authorization to use surveillance devices
Bombardier defends outsourcing plan as bailout bid draws fresh scrutiny
Canada's $15-billion Saudi arms deal violates export rules, lawsuit argues
France's Marine Le Pen blasts Quebec, Canadian politics
Binnie's report on senators' expenses gets to root of problem: Entitlement
UN urges Ottawa to restore funding for Palestinian refugee program
The biggest questions for Tories aren't about a new leader
Justice Ian Binnie cuts senator's expenses owed in 10 of 14 cases
Canada's refugee effort hailed as model for world by head of UN agency
Oilsands growth in doubt and the feds are concerned
Senators must return claimed expenses to Senate, arbitrator Ian Binnie rules
Senators spent like tipsy sailors
Incarcerating migrants is inhumane
Give foreign students the possibility of permanent resident status
Senate appointment process 'remains a mystery,' says Lebreton
Senate should suspend squawking senators in expense scandal
Canadian forces bracing for hazardous UN peacekeeping mission in Africa — and potential budget cuts
Trudeau’s undo-everything approach is no way to serve Canadians
Don’t bet against Thomas Mulcair

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