Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 16, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, November 16, 2016


The Prime Minister's Tour

Trump's election won't change Canada's stance on Cuba: Trudeau
Canada won't change stance on Cuba even with Trump in the White House: Trudeau
Short-term detention, repression still happening, Cuban activist says
Justin Trudeau's visit to Cuba decidedly different than father's
Trudeau says Canada's stance on Cuba won't change with Trump in White House
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau says women 'can no longer be ignored'
Trudeau just like his father on Cuba
Just in time for Trudeau's visit, Argentina declares pitiless war of extermination on Canadian beaver
Trudeau visit to Cuba signals good position for Canada despite uncertainty over Trump
Trump presidency won't affect Canada-Cuba relations, Trudeau says



Liberals play down NAFTA renegotiations
Canada fights for international court after African, Russian departures
Tories say Liberals putting infrastructure in hands of foreign billionaires
Bombardier raises $1.4 billion in support of turnaround plan
Trudeau's policy of diplomatic re-engagement a step in right direction
Activist urges Ottawa to impose sanctions on corrupt Russian officials
NDP now willing to back national referendum on electoral reform
Justin's challenge: Handle Trump like papa handled Nixon
Liberals are clear: Trump won't stop TransMountain plans
Trudeau government to update federal rules for service in English, French
Kurdish allies anxiously await arrival of promised Canadian weapons to fight ISIS
Tensions mount in Senate as Trudeau's point-man accused of 'insulting' partisan senators
New Democrats say they are open to referendum on electoral reform
Canadians destroy explosives-laden vehicles with anti-armour missiles in Iraq
Keystone XL no longer crucial for Canada's oil exports, says natural resources minister 
What MPs' endorsements say about the Conservative leadership race
Liberals restore $25 million in funding to controversial Palestinian aid agency
International Criminal Court facing exodus of African nations over charges of racism
Most federal payroll claims still taking too long to process, deputy minister says
Ottawa still mopping up benefits boondoggle 18 months later
Canada, Mexico talked before making NAFTA overture to Trump
RCMP boss Bob Paulson says force needs warrantless access to ISP user data
Irving Shipbuilding, federal government defend against conflict of interest concerns
Canadian soldiers in 'substantial' clashes with Daesh, general says
Liberals give $25 million to controversial Palestinian aid agency
Top Mountie lobbying PM for greater digital surveillance powers
Canada needs U.S. allies to tell Trump the truth about trade
Trump victory threatens Justin Trudeau's infrastructure plans
Shomi shutdown under fire by CRTC chief
Is the left really Donald Trumping Kellie Leitch?
Trudeau unwise to signal intention to re-write NAFTA, Trump inside Rick Santorum says
Liberals borrowing to keep the lights on
Lots of reasons to take away CBC's subsidy, but saving private newspapers isn't one
Boeing, Lockheed pull out all the stops to woo Canadian defence officials
Canadian special forces involved in many armed clashes with ISIL fighters recently, commander says
Spending on aboriginal health care just a 'drop in the bucket,' health minister concedes
Prime Minister's office won't say if Trudeau family child care expenses are a 'taxable benefit'
NDP says it's willing to support an electoral reform referendum despite concerns
Canada will only respond to concrete proposals from Donald Trump
Journalists call on feds to bring in legislation to protect press, sources
'Fart' comment by Conservative MP doesn't blow over well with Green Party leader


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