Thursday, May 26, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, May 26, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Conservatives in Convention May 26-28
Liberals in Convention May 26-28

G7 Meetings

Justin Trudeau in Japan: What he's been up to
Justin Trudeau touts trade to G7 leaders, warns of protectionism
Canada expects 'strong' G7 statement against paying hostage ransoms
G7's intent to send 'signal' on maritime claims rankles China
Trudeau stresses to G7 leaders the need to reject paying ransom
Trudeau has mixed success as his first G7 summit wraps up in Japan
Minister supports openness about shipbuilding program, but dodges questions
G7 final statement a mixed bag for Canada
Trudeau sifts for positives through G7 leaders' final statement
G7 leaders pledge action on stimulating growth, migration crisis


CRA workers' union sues former treasurer for allegedly stealing money
How Canada should rethink international assistance
Companies owe Ottawa $100-million for over-payments: report
Canada needs new fighter jets 'now,' defence minister says
Canadians won't see price tag for navy frigate replacement until 2019
Liberals pass on debating motion to amend medically assisted dying bill
Canada's rent bill for empty building in Moscow to hit $25 million
Ambassador Kevin Vickers, former House Sergeant-at-arms, tackles protestor in Dublin
Ambassador Kevin Vicker's tussle with protestor in Dublin garners mixed reaction
Warship designers, federal government huddle in Halifax on frigate replacement
The assisted dying elephant in the happy Liberal room
Ottawa must undo its reset with Putin
Debate over assisted-dying law shouldn’t be bound by ‘arbitrary timelines’: Paul Martin
Minister supports openness about shipbuilding program, but dodges questions
Former TRC chair calls for creation of national council for indigenous people
Minister supports openness about shipbuilding program, but dodges questions
Liberals to repeal controversial Tory legislation on public sector bargaining that blunted right to strike




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