Sunday, November 20, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, November 19 and 20, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, November 19 & 20, 2016



The Prime Minister's Tour

Trudeau sounds pro-trade note at close of APEC summit amid cloudy future
Trump, future of TPP on agenda for Trudeau, Obama at APEC summit
Trudeau tries to ease nerves over relationship with U.S. under Trump
APEC nations grapple with the Trump effect in Lima
Trudeau, APEC leaders look to put softer face on globalization
Trudeau says he will miss Obama as APEC leaders look for way around Trump on trade
Trudeau meets with Obama in Peru to strategize trade future if Trump pulls out of TPP deal



Trudeau's Senate appointments spark debate on political allegiance
Ottawa approves redress system for Canadian travellers affected by no-fly list
United Nations report urges Canada to address gender equality barriers
Spokesman for switched-at-birth families says they'll meet with Health Minister Philpott
Sending Canadian peacekeepers to Mali should be an obvious choice
Kurds put Canada in difficult spot as they plan for independence
Alberta speeds up climate plan in hopes of pipeline approval
NATO officials try to reassure Trump administration is committed to alliance
The war against ISIS marches on as Canada, allies wonder what Trump will ask of them next
Ottawa to decide this week on Enbridge's biggest pipeline project
Health Minister says legislative changes coming to 'turn tide' in opioid crisis
Gregor Robertson warns of Trans Mountain protests 'like you've never seen before'
Ottawa should stop wasting billions on stock benefits for the rich
Former governor general Michaelle Jean says Canada can inspire Trump
Future of broadband investment uncertain after CRTC rate decision
Without any mandate, Trudeau pushes privatization
U.S. goes hard on national security, while Canada softens
Stars aligning against electoral reform, thankfully
With money for P.E.I. bowling alley and Haiti, Liberals hit 3,000 spending announcements
Danish warship's visit to Halifax cancelled because it would put Canada in a 'delicate' situation
In NAFTA Poker, Canada has the Short Stack
Referendum on electoral reform clearly can't be a simple yes-no
Cold, hard reality about to hit the Liberals on three fronts

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