Thursday, October 27, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, October 27, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for October 27, 2016.


CETA talks 

Tentative deal puts CETA back on track, but obstacles still remain
It's free trade that matters - less the procedures
CETA disruption is about the desire for control
What's in the declarations that sealed the Canada-EU deal?
Belgium reaches deal to back EU-Canada trade agreement
Chrystia Freeland deserves a daytime Emmy
Europeans fall for same paleo-leftist fears over CETA that Canadians no longer worry about
CETA critics have distorted vision of Canadian economy
One step closer to a deal: Here are Belgium's conditions for signing CETA


Lobbying watchdog probes Liberal 'pay-for-access' fundraisers
National Bank woes underline sector's struggle in fast-changing environment
Statistics Canada's latest labour survey contradicts strong summer jobs report
Environment Minister defends cabinet approval of B.C. LNG project
Four countries promise to join Canadian-led battle group in Latvia
MPs grill Morneau's growth adviser on ambitious infrastructure plans
Liberals try to fend off criticism over First Nations child welfare, vow talks
Trudeau names nine new, independent senators
Canadian veterans say anti-malaria drug prescribed in Somalia ruined lives
Cost and Canadian content concerns hover warship plans
Independents to become biggest bloc in Senate, but they're still  '3rd class' senators
Ethics commissioner wants tighter rules on 'pay-to-play' fundraisers
Trudeau names 9 new senators - with more to come
Meet Canada's 9 new senators
Justin Trudeau protest marks 'turning point' for frustrated youth
The Pollcast: When will the NDP leadership race get going?
Liberals commit to 'comprehensive reforms' on First Nations child welfare
20 years after landmine ban, deaths and injuries down dramatically
Beefing up CPP will hurt economy longer than disclosed: document
NATO sends troops to east Europe as Russia moves battleships and bombers
Rowe's Supreme Court appointment sets bilingualism bar quite a bit higher
Time Tories stop pandering to fear, hatred
Monsef travelled to Iran on religious pilgrimage
Key Maxime Bernier campaign worker jumps ship to rival Andrew Scheer
Trudeau government pressured for cash to improve health care for First Nations and Inuit children
Transport Minister Marc Garneau tight lipped on inaccessible travel review
Curbs needed on Sweeping powers to Spy on Canadians


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