Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, October 6-8, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, October 6-8, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Quebec set to become the most restrictive province in Canada for cannabis use
Cindy Gladue hearing to shine spotlight on questions about racism in Canada's courts
Prime Minister Trudeau has last shot to help Michaëlle Jean stay on as Franophonie leader
Why a Canadian basic income is inevitable
Chretien predicts common sense will prevail eventually in Quebec debate over religious symbols
RCMP adopts strict policy against cannabis use by its officers
USMCA makes for an awkward trilateral relationship
Clayoquot Sound fish farm temporarily closed owning to sea lice outbreak
UN report calls for urgent action to avert catastrophic climate change


CBC

Elections watchdog could use new powers to tackle old cases - but not 'robocalls'
Canada military says doubling of sex assault reports a sign of progress
More than a dozen federal departments flunked a credit card security test
Medical guidelines in the works to clear up confusion about cannabis for seniors
Canadian Medical Association resigns from world body, accuses president of plagiarism
Caucus caught off guard by Pallister's carbon tax decision
Brexit tension leads U.K. to seek deeper ties with Canada
Quebec elects more than 40 per cent women candidates, most in Canada: analysts
There will be no such thing as painless national pharmacare
What we've learned so far about the incoming CAQ government


Toronto Star

CSIS sees 'significant' jump in far-right activity online
Kingston doctor shocked when he heard World Medical Association's new president plagiarizing his speech 'word for word'
Will Ford Nation go national? Just watch him
'What are you afraid of?': Quebec teachers decry proposed religious symbol ban
Justin Trudeau's fortunes have changed as provincial Liberal allies fall


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's carbon tax backfires on the Liberals
Liberals planned voter ID changes incredibly concerning
Ford plows through first 100 days
The McClintic case and how justice has changed
Trudeau betting election on unpopular carbon plan
Mocking your opponents is a bad look on all politicians
Ford plows through first 100 days
Advancing Arctic sovereignty


National Post

Record number of more than 40 per cent women candidates elected in Quebec election, analysts say
Policy or just politics? Kenney, Ford preach alliances against federal carbon tax

Maclean's

Stephen Harper has some ideas about conservative populism
As Canada makes marijuana legal, the U.S. resorts to Prohibition inspired tactics
A landmark ruling on military courts means the Forces must change for the better


Global

Western Canadians still feel more connected to their province that to country as a whole: Ipsos
Thousands of Montrealers rally against proposals of incoming CAQ government
Hundreds of countries, not just China and Russia, pose threat to Canada, new cyber chief warns
Both Supreme Court appeal and consultations needed for Trans Mountain clarity: Keeney
When will you be charged for driving after smoking pot? "It depends on a case-by-case bassis:' Minister
What Liberal losses in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick mean for Justin Trudeau in 2019


Miscellaneous 

UN sounds alarm on climate change, says effects will likely come sooner and harder than previously understood