Sunday, August 20, 2017

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday August 19 and 20, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday, Sunday August 19-20, 2017


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Our archive of notes can be found here




Strong Canadian economy expected to boost bank earnings
Police, counter-protestors clash outside right-wing event in Quebec City
Canada-EU trade deal spurs launch of new shipping routes
U.S. demands end to NAFTA trade-dispute panels
Canada's supply management system for dairy is no longer defensible
Trudeau, Irish leader Leo Varadkar march in Montreal pride parade
San Francisco consul-general Rana Sarkar to make nearly double office's official salary
Trudeau urges Canadians to maintain trust in immigration system
Trudeau to asylum seekers: Crossing border illegally won't fast track immigration
DND uncertain how best to defend satellites
Far-right group claims victory after emerging from Quebec City parking garage
Potential NDP leader Jagmeet Singh might no rush to join the House. Is that a problem?
Canada open to completing NAFTA talks in short order
U.S., Canada and Mexico wrap up Nafta First Round
First round of NAFTA talks wrap in Washington
Migrants with no status in the U.S. battle anxiety as they await Trump's next move
NAFTA countries agree to pursue 'rapid pace' for renegotiations
Inside the Canadian government's 'nerve centre' tasked with anticipating Trump -related infernos
Air Force plans Toronto fly-by to celebrate new colours
Trudeau joined by Irish PM at Montreal Pride parade
How honey badger Bannon ate Trump for lunch
Anti-fascist groups hurl chairs, bottles, bricks in clash with far-right protestors in Quebec City
Et tu, NAFTA?
How about toppling Mackenzie King's statue?
Bond between Chinese Canadians and Canada's aboriginals
Butts befriending Bannon? That's his job
Trudeau takes aim at 'racist' rallies, urges trust in immigration system
Status of Women Canada pushing for procurement to support female entrepreneurs
Police and counter-protestors clash in Quebec City outside right-wing event
Hundreds of counter protestors swarm far-right La Meute protest in Quebec City
Canadian government delegation marks 75th anniversary of Dieppe raid
The Trump Unit: Inside Canada's PMO squad to save NAFTA
Opening round of NAFTA talks end amid signs schedule could slip
Quebec City protests: anti-fascist counter-protestors clash with police
Kent Hehr leads Canadian delegation to Dieppe to mark 7th anniversary of raid




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