Thursday, October 6, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, October 6, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for October 6, 2016.

RCMP apologizes to female members who faced sexual harassment
RCMP's apology for harassment is merely a first step toward a solution
Stéphane Dion defends thumbs-down gesture in House of Commons
Mission now more dangerous for Canadian soldiers in Iraq, military says as it defends increased secrecy
Bank of Canada backs Ottawa's bid to cool housing market
Pushing for competitive market, CRTC slashes wholesale fees charged by incumbent ISPs
Canada's dairy producers are waking up to the realities of global trade
Ottawa's new security committee needs independence, eventually
Scott Brison's meeting with Michael McCain fuels concerns over business ties
Ottawa moving too slowly on suicide-prevention strategy: veteran's advocates
Kevin Garratt makes first public appearance after release from Chinese prison
Canadian team deployed to Haiti to assess needs after Hurricane Matthew
Canadian troops spending more time at front lines in Iraq as future of mission is unclear
Stéphane Dion's gesture in the House offends mother seeking kids' return from Iran
Liberals given plan to roll First Nations education much faster, but decided not to
Climate change debate turns to how it will affect Justin Trudeau and Lisa Raitt's loved ones
RCMP apologizes as part of landmark settlement of harassment suit
Canadian troops more engaged on front lines in Iraq, commanders say
About 200 Canadians have had a physician-assisted death since June
A sad backlash against rising immigration
Ottawa is right to cool off housing market
Bank of Canada deputy warns of uncertainty around non-resource exports
Bombardier's C Series setback erases gains from Delta order
Acrimony and divisiveness mark PQ campaign
Canadians think immigrants should do more to blend in; immigrants would do well to think that, too
Mad Max Bernier's income tax plan shows he's crazy like a fox
Canadian Special Forces under fire from ISIL in Iraq but military won't say much about 'sporadic attacks'
Canadians ready to play small but critical role as ISIL's days in power appear to be finally coming to an end
Federal Government helps pay for Rwandan president's private visit to Canada
Sorry, Brad Wall: Rachel Notley won't be teaming up with other premiers to oppose carbon tax
Kinder Morgan pipeline gives Christy Clark chance to be nation builder or - breaker
Liberals to consult on promises of parental leave, compassionate care benefits
National spending on public education grows 18-billion over decade even as enrolment falls: Fraser Institute
'We failed You': RCMP Commissioner's Apology to Female Mounties
Ottawa Open to Union Call for Temp Foreign Worker Review, Says Minister
Maxime Bernier wants to get rid of some boutique tax credits





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