Monday, June 6, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Monday, June 6, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Monday, June 6, 2016


Western Mayors clash over Trans Mountain pipeline extension
In absence of federal law, assisted dying enters era of uncertainty
Chief electoral officer Marc Mayrand to leave post at end of year
Conservatives overtake NDP in brand poll for first time in a year
Health Minister says provincial assisted-death regulations unclear
South Africa's aid to Canada is more than generous
China's 'microphone diplomacy' misfires again
MPs give their office budgets another boost with 20% hike to special supplements
Cheri DiNovo to run for federal NDP leadership
Elections chief Marc Mayrand stepping down ahead of Liberal reforms
Health minister warns of 'patchwork approach' without new doctor-assisted death law
Goodale hints at changes to RCMP labour rank-and-file concerns
NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo to seek leadership of Federal New Democrats
Canada still has leverage in Saudi LAV deal, Stéphane Dion says
Conservative senator's cosmetic test ban a sensible idea to lessen animal pain
NDP MP Niki Ashton campaigns for Bernie Sanders
Tories suffering Stockholm Syndrome
By sole-sourcing Super Hornets, Liberals now look identical to Tories on fighter-jets file
How a guaranteed minimum income could work in Canada
Outspoken Ontario MPP Cheri DiNovo will be first to enter race for federal NDP leadership
‘We have obligations’: Liberal government on defence after reports of Super Hornet purchase
Assisted-dying in legal twilight zone while battle to pass Bill C-14 rages
Parliament could resurrect procedure not seen since 1947 to break assisted-dying bill impasse
Stéphane Dion advocated for referendums on electoral reform in a 2012 policy paper
As House continues to sit, NDP MP Niki Ashton says she’s campaigning for Bernie Sanders
Justin Trudeau says Liberals may rejoin UN drought treaty Tories abandoned
Longtime MP Lisa Raiit urged to run for Tory leadership
Marc Mayrand to spend last months on recommending legislative changes
TransCanada files first part of Energy East impact study with Quebec






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