Thursday, February 18, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, February 18, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from February 18, 2016.


Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall rejects Ottawa's carbon pricing plan
Liberals restoring refugee health benefits cut by previous government
Trudeau government drops appeal of Omar Khadr's bail
Liberals don't approve of Saudi Arms sale, but will let it stand: Dion
Ottawa facing increased pressure to assist Bombardier
Liberals invite guaranteed-income expert to speak at pre-budget hearings
To be a world player, Trudeau must spend on defence
Trudeau's reaching out has political risks not matter how well-intentioned
Why Canadians should pay more attention to their Supreme Court
F-35 jet back on Ottawa's radar screen
Ottawa drops appeal of Omar Kahdr's bail
Ottawa must do more for Indigenous children
Liberal's push for united front may hurt assisted suicide debate
Expanding the inquiry into missing and murdered women could backfire
Liberals denounce and agree with Tory motion condemning Israel boycotters
Changes coming soon to Citizenship Act, John McCallum says
Brad Wall questions Bombardier bailout, urges Ottawa to help oil sector
Canada's electronic spy service to take more prominent role in ISIS fight
Temporary foreign worker program review to be launched by Liberals
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he will not reduce the size of the military
Allegations of sexual touching, bullying investigated at police college run by RCMP
Federal, provincial auditors general combine forces to audit carbon emissions
The Rebel and the NDP, why not to provoke Ezra Levant
Justin Trudeau swings for the fences by continuing to outflank NDP on the left
Liberals right to resist urge to axe Office of Religious Freedom - even if Harper created it
Conflict of interest ‘screen’ enforced on Bill Morneau to keep him from participating in family business
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan downplays risk of mustard gas attacks on Canadians in Iraq
House united in violent agreement on boycott, divest, sanctions against Israel
Shipbuilders warn federal fleet strategy needs an overhaul or it risks becoming 'embarrassment'
MPs want Friday off? Forget it
Trudeau government to take on cybersecurity threats







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