Friday, May 20, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Friday, May 20, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Friday, May 20, 2016.

Fort McMurray Fires

Black Bears scavenging empty Fort McMurray
Affordable housing tenants from Fort McMurray get rent break
Evacuees can pick up child tax benefit cheques in Edmonton
Fort McMurray fire’s incredible carbon pulse may account for 10 per cent of Canada’s emissions
Canada's bank earnings to take hit as more funds set aside to cover toxic oil loans
Alberta firefighters keep blaze from oilsands, but fire still ’very volatile’
"Why didn't we all learn?"



As Canada faces heat over Saudi deal, Sweden looks to restrict arms exports
Brosseau the target of personal attacks after Commons tussle
House committee to review Trudeau's conduct after Commons spat
What #elbowgate really means for Ottawa
EU could eventually collapse if Britain votes to leave, former PM Mulroney says
Meet the man who will help draw the blueprint for Canada's economic future
NEB pipeline process a 'sham,' new Liberal plan not much better, Vancouver mayor says
Brian Mulroney says European Union 'could collapse' if U.K. leaves
CBC story on new harassment allegations prompts RCMP memo about media
Ruth Ellen Brosseau target of personal attacks since being elbowed by Trudeau
Trudeau grab an assault? Maybe technically, but PM unlikely to be charged
Retired Senator Mac Harb won't face criminal trial over expenses
Trudeau's elbow neither the beginning nor the end of Liberal Troubles
Allegations of bullying, harassment emerge in RCMP's witness protection program
MP's expected to vote on assisted-dying bill C-14 in last week of May
NDP MP Brosseau fields negative comments over Commons elbow incident
The facts on the de facto head of state
Hopefully MPs are merely playing a vastly cynical game over Trudeau’s shenanigans
'Do I have to justify how hard I was hit in the breast?’ MP criticized after being elbowed by Trudeau
Why narcissistic behaviour is a plus for politicians — including Justin Trudeau
Liberal legislative meltdown is an early lesson for Trudeau and his government
'Clarity’ urged as Liberal’s likely to miss June 6 deadline for assisted dying bill
Expectations high for Trudeau’s Tokyo visit next week
Ontario court withdraws all criminal charges against former Liberal senator Mac Harb
Code Maple Leaf: The secret plan in case Stephen Harper had medical emergency at Quebec residence



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