Monday, May 23, 2016

Ottawa Observations: May 21-23, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Saturday, May 21 to Monday, May 23, 2016.


Former U.S. diplomat criticizes Canada's 'weakness' on Russia
Canadian sentenced in U.S. for breaking Iran export sanctions
Weak data test Bank of Canada's fiscal outlook
Dion urged to push Saudi Arabia for prisoner's release
With Civil Service shakeup, Trudeau brings youth, diversity to top jobs
Canada and Japan talk trade in lead up to G7 summit
Liberals' pot plan looks for way to detect and deter drug-impaired driving
Justin Trudeau in Japan for G7, meeting tomorrow with PM Shinzo Abe
Removal of old 'Action Plan' signs not Ottawa's job, despite new ad policy
Canada, U.K. want issue of hostage ransoms on G7 agenda
Trudeau ready to 'explore next steps' should Toronto bid for World Expo 2025
Justin Trudeau  to sell merits of government spending at G7 summit in Japan
Elbow blunder could stick to smooth-sailing Trudeau like a barnacle
Trudeau defends Nickelback, taking in Syrian refugees in Daily Show interview
NDP's right: Little logic in pursuing pot possession cases
Trudeau has further to fall. Much further
Both Trudeau and Bautista lost their cool
Liberal logic on democratic reform backwards
Justin Trudeau open to exploring 'next steps' in Toronto's potential Expo 2025 bid
Bill C-16: A glorious trans-formation that went mostly unnoticed
Nothing but grief for the ham-fisted Liberal government
Kevin O’Leary’s mission to bring ‘adult supervision’ to Ottawa is about to start in earnest
Liberals make good on their promise end partisan government advertising
Trudeau to get earful from Japanese prime minister on the most vexing issue in Asia
At the end of his legendary career, Liberal senator reflects on politics, past and present
CBSA considers electronic tracking of detainees rather than holding them in custody
Conservative grassroots seek change, more power at upcoming policy convention in Vancouver
If TPP Deal Dies, Canada's Got a Great Plan B
Ask questions about Canada's submarines
Steady on, Justin Trudeau. You're meant to be the good guy

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