Friday, June 17, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Friday, June 17, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Friday, June 17, 2016

Senate passes assisted-dying legislation
For Jason Kenney, a surprising path beckons
Trudeau worries measures calming Vancouver housing will hurt other markets
Ottawa gives Fort McMurray initial $300-million cheque to aid recovery
Google explains why Harper search results were scrubbed
Independent, but unelected: a delicate balance of power in the Senate
Three of top 10 buyers of Canada's military goods have bad human-rights records
CPP critics say current plan contradicts Morneau's 2012 book
Political will to lift First Nations funding cap is there, needs time: chief
Liberals' assisted-dying bill is now law after clearing final hurdles
No need for inquiry into Afghan detainee torture,  Liberals say
Canadians should watch out for 'stupid' Trump, former Mexican president says
The least predictable MP highlights a slightly unpredictable Parliament
Alberta gets new Court of Queen's Bench judges amid 'breaking point' shortage
Romanian PM: Drop visa requirement or we'll vote against Canada EU trade deal
Attawapiskat land expansion to be 'expedited' for approval, Canadian government says
Statistics Canada mulls cash incentives to complete surveys
NDP MP Nathan Cullen shines light on fear politics after death of British MP Jo Cox
Retiring CRA boss leaves KPMG tax-dodge scandal for successor to deal with
Bill Morneau's briefing book raises red flags on public pension investment
Assisted dying bill to become law after Senate backs Liberals' bill
Trudeau warns housing solution in Vancouver could hurt elsewhere
Tax loopholes cost Canada billions in lost revenue
Canada's complicated relationship with Russia will likely become more so
A transformative day’: Senate concedes to government’s will, sending assisted dying law to royal assent
StatsCan is having more trouble getting Albertans to fill out their census than any other province
Why did the Liberals shoot down a bill aimed at improving Canada’s system of organ donation?
Senate shows new sense of authority despite giving in on Bill C-14
Urging Canada to join NATO forces in Baltics, Latvia says it would send a strong message to Russia
Information commissioner receiving ‘extraordinary’ $3 million in new funding to resolve access complaints
Liberals playing politics with genocide
A Brexit would inflame Canada's hot housing market
Oil Sands workers Fear becoming Climate Change casualties




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