Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, June 15, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Senate passes amended assisted-dying bill, setting stage for showdown with House
Ottawa, provinces striving to find consensus on CPP reform
Ottawa trying to recoup surplus funds earmarked for tainted-blood victims
Making it easier to buy and AR-15 is not a good move for Canada
For true reconciliation, all Canadians must join the conversation
Ottawa owes veterans no 'duty of care', federal lawyers argue in case
Ottawa to change migrant detention policy to reduce use of provincial  jails
MPs on new committee will have access to national-security secrets
After 'a seismic shift' in voting, it's time to fill in the political trenches
The CF-18 capability gap: Time for some transparency
PQ sells secession, but few are buying
Here's hoping the Liberals' innovation policy becomes more than just talk
Physician-assisted dying bill passes Senate 64-12,  sent back to House
Dying MP's gender-neutral O Canada bill passes final Commons vote
Ottawa revives Harper-era legal arguments to block pensions for injured vets
New bill would allow border guards to collect biographic data on those leaving Canada
CRTC changes could mean more funding for local TV news
ISIS 'kill list' includes names of 151 Canadians
MPs consider reviewing restrictions on male blood donors  who've had sex with men
Trudeau, Obama exchange condolences over tragedy in Orlando, Canadian hostage Robert Hall
Assisted dying bill won't cause Parliament crisis
150 Canadian names on purported Daesh 'kill list'
Drop partisanship on ISIS response
Behold the literal-minded citizens who triumphed in rewriting our national anthem
Impasse looms as Senate votes to extend assisted-dying rights to non-terminal patients
Defence committee spat a sign spring parliamentary session has gone on too long
Senators’ complaints delay Parliament Hill renovations, possibly adding millions to cost
Trudeau can credit election victory to record number of youth voters, according to new statistics
Canadians not so eager to weaken our country’s anti-terrorism legislation anymore




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