Thursday, August 17, 2017

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, August 17, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, August 17, 2017


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U.S. NAFTA demands on auto rules of origin could backfire, experts say
At least two Quebecers who attended white supremacist rally in Charlottesville identified
Indigenous chief says Trudeau needs 'wake-up call' on land rights
How 'bold' will Melanie Joly's broadcasting policy be?
Saudi Arabia puts its foot in its mouth over use of LAVs
How much will Morneau's proposed tax changes cost small business? We do the math
As the Rebel Media dilemma shows, Scheer is treading a fine Conservative line
Scheer won't do interviews with The Rebel until editorial direction changes
Federal deficit in 2016-17 smaller than government predicted: PBO
NAFTA negotiators get to work in quiet contrast to the political noise outside
Trudeau condemns 'terrorist attack,' Canadians told to avoid Barcelona tourist area
Federal government program to match funds for East Africa garners $21.3M in donations
Andrew Scheer won't grant interviews to The Rebel under current 'editorial direction'
U.S. opens NAFTA talks with focus on trade balance - and a deficit of facts
Share of anglophones in Quebec declining, not increasing, corrected census figures show
Military clergy struggle with directive to report sexual misconduct, documents show
RCMP says it has intercepted 3,800 asylum seekers crossing illegally into Quebec since August 1
Immigration board to audit long-term detention process after 'endless circle of mistakes'
Conservative leader's free speech pledge wouldn't apply in U of T nationalist rally case
Almost 7,000 migrants have walked into Quebec since Canada Day
Trudeau adviser Butts must negotiate with Trump's Bannon
Onward Chrystia soldiers, marching to free trade
Amid the Washington circus, there's boring NAFTA
Andrew Scheer's campaign manager on ending his Rebel ties




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