Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, December 7, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, December 7, 2016.


Despite questions about fundraisers, Trudeau insists Liberals acting ethically
Biden's visit to Ottawa could damage Canada-U.S. relations, Tory MP warns
A pipeline primer comparing British Columbia's North and South coasts
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion conflict continues in British Columbia
Third sexual-abuse class-action suit in works against Canadian military
BoC's message: Canadian rates will go their own way
Veterans being forced to pay their own medical expenses, ombudsman says
Fabricated RCMP response to access-to-info request 'unacceptable': Goodale
Proposed changes to Statscan aim to end political interference: Bains
Justin Trudeau should reassess his scientific foundation
Plan to meet or exceed Canada's 2030 climate change target to be signed on Friday
Environmentalists have impoverished First Nations, pro-pipeline chief says
Search-plane decision ends 12-year procurement odyssey
U.S. Congress moves ahead bill to simplify border crossing
Finance document suggests doctor partnerships designed to avoid tax
RCMP decides not to outfit officers with body-worn cameras
Canada's record on First Nations child welfare to face scrutiny in Washington
What's next for electoral reform?
Premier Notley wants to talk pipelines with Christy Clark in Ottawa
Family reunification wait times for immigrants to be cut in half, John McCallum says
Liberals hold on to honeymoon gains in national polls
Trudeau government spent $416K to renovate new office building
Ethics watchdog reviewing requests to investigate Liberal fundraisers
Ottawa open to long-term health accord with provinces: source
Kurdish authorities defend detention of Canadian Michael Kennedy
Senator report on pipelines calls for NEB to be modernized, depoliticized
Federal government to host Métis summit
Whose democracy is this? Take our survey on electoral reform
What Canada should do when its citizens are kidnapped abroad
Alberta Premier Notley showed courage visiting B.C. to promote pipeline, says Clark
Ottawa has a duty to preserve indigenous languages
Trudeau government neglecting refugees
Lock Up Notley, Clinton, Harper? Yawn
If Trudeau were Harper, Carr would be hiding his oboe
Don't blame electoral reform committee for 'ridiculous' survey questions, enraged MP says
A party of big ideas, or small fears? Choice of direction open for Conservatives
After the 'lock her up' fiasco, it seems Canada is fresh out of grown ups
Careful, Mr. Trudeau. Democracy is fragile and Canada isn't immune to the tailspin seen around the world
Liberals melt down over electoral reform
National climate plan to be finalized this week but don't expect to see many details
Federal government should overhaul pipeline review and approval process: Senate Committee
Battle against religious persecution 'diminished' under Liberal government: ex-ambassador
Wade Davis Endorsed Trudeau, Now 'Profoundly Disappointed'
'It's Oil or Orcas': Souther Resident Killer Whales Threatened by Increased Tanker Traffic, Experts Say
Amidst pipeline fallout, a look at Trudeau's other funding misstep: health care
Canada border bill gets passed in U.S. Congress
Your electoral reform survey won't count if you don't tell them how much you make


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