Ottawa Observations: Thursday, June 21, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, June 21, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Executions by Malian government troops highlight human-rights challenges for Canadian peacekeepers
University academics sign open letter urging Trudeau to condemn Israeli violence against Gazans
Ottawa to keep provincial equalization formula as is till 2024
Privacy questions linger as new Canada-U.S. terror list sharing kicks in
Canada has no immediate plans to increase target for cutting emissions: McKenna
Elections reform bill in limbo as MPs break for summer
The dazzling deceit of big marijuana


CBC


De-radicalization expert urges authorities to charge Canadian former ISIS fighter
Number of Canadians choosing medically assisted death jumps 30%
Have baby, will vote: Minister Karina Gould breastfeeds in the House of Commons
Once, Trudeau had a plan. Then Trump happened
Security firm named in lawsuit against Ottawa once accused of recruiting ex-child soldiers
300 academics urge Trudeau to condemn Israeli violence against Gazans
Bill to expunge gay-sex criminal records takes effect in Canada today
U.S. bridge company advertisement asks Trump to reject Canadian funded span
Fix tax rate or risk business exodus, trade association warns
Canada aims to curb number of migrant children held in detention


Toronto Star

Facing possible expulsion from the U.S., many former DREAMers could qualify to come to Canada, Trudeau told
Andrew Scheer shows staying power - even if voters don't yet know him
Ottawa should issue an amnesty to those convicted of pot possession


Toronto Sun

Federal Liberal official has social media meltdown over Trump
Outrage over Liberal riding chair's profane Facebook rant
Yes, we need to ban the burka in Canada
If Trudeau's so certain about carbon taxes, put it to a referendum
Feds could have avoided U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum


National Post

Marijuana legalization is a solid win for sensible government policy
Canada's impaired driving laws just got a huge, controversial  overhaul
Aerospace firm drops lawsuit against DND as defence officials award it multi-billion contract
Report card time for Trudeau, and it's not a pass
Feds should lead the way on data privacy laws: former commissioner


Maclean's

Justin Trudeau's swing set: Which world leader had the best playground?


Global

Canadians love diversity, just not the change that comes with it: survey
Pathetic Canadian cheapness is on full display again this week

Federal government promises to consult with First Nations on North Coast development

Here's how new police powers could change when you get a roadside breathalyzer test
'Baby's gotta eat': Minister downplays Question Period breastfeeding moment
Many Americans expect ties with Canada, Britain to keep worsening under Trump: Poll


Miscellaneous 

There's a simple way to resolve trade and pipeline disputes
Canada needs a bold new approach to migrants, refugees