Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 8, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from March 8, 2016.


Trudeau has Barack Obama's attention now but he'd better be ready for what comes next
All the opposition can do is grit their teeth as PM heads to D. C. love-in
How Justin Trudeau can avoid a historic energy blunder
Conservative leadership race kicks off with $50,000 entrance fee and $5M spending cap
Defence spending expected to drop $400M — despite Liberal pledge to keep up with Tories: sources
How Ottawa can shed a few pounds and avoid becoming badly out of shape from mounting deficits
Liberals vow to review Canada’s poor record jailing Islamist fighters returning to country
Liberals plan for huge influx of refugees, immigrant spouses at expense of skilled foreign workers
Treasury Board to oversee Transport Canada's budget
Alberta makes appeal to Ottawa, eastern provinces in Throne Speech
Trudeau, Obama have a 'special relationship,' White House says
ALS diagnosis forces Mauril BĂ©langer to forget dreams of becoming Speaker
Canada has more women in cabinet, but fewer sit on Commons committees
RCMP could get more funding to prosecute foreign fighters: Goodale
Canada's next series of bank notes will feature an 'iconic' woman
Defence spending expecting to fall despite Liberal pledge to keep up with Tories
To win again, Conservatives must tap into hope, not anger
Who gains from better Canada-U. S. relations? The whole world
The case for more aid for Bombardier
U. S. will pay attention when Canada pays its way
Canada's largest shipbuilders meet with Liberals, senior bureaucrats
'Drones are not a sliver bullet'
Washington festooned with Maple Leaf flags and a telltale sign
Our status as America's top trading partner is behind us
Justin Trudeau takes 'sunny ways' to Washington summit
The promise of Justin Trudeau's trip to Washington
Conservatives are rethinking the party's stance on carbon pricing
Trudeau's point man on defence has few answers
Trudeau should clean up election funding
RCMP not charging jihadis who say 'sorry'
Canada-U. S. relations: A friendship that can pay off
Trudeau using state visit to raise money, promote lobbyist friends: Tories
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan non-committal on armed drones for military
Canada's new training mission in Iraq and Syria passes Commons vote
Tory MP links Cpl. Nathan Cirillo's killing with Easter ham fundraiser
Secret tax deal for wealthy KPMG clients sparked anger inside Canadian Revenue Agency




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