Sunday, March 19, 2017

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, March 18 & 19, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments
from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, March 18 & 19, 2017


Kevin O'Leary campaign organizer accused of vote buying
Canadian mining companies turn bullish on Congo, despite its violence
Veterans advisory group to hold meeting on suicide prevention
If Don Meredith won't quit, the Senate has a duty to police its own
The Runway is clear, but will Ottawa go for an airport sale?
Finance Canada says there are 'limits' to transparency on gender-based analysis
Trudeau government set to table modest budget amid U.S. uncertainty
Martine Ouellet named leader of Bloc Québécois
Supreme Court to hear 'honour killing' extradition case
Internal review questions number of diplomatic passports
Economic unknowns to play a big role in federal budget plans
Canada has detained more Mexicans in 2 months than in all of 2016
Brian Pallister stresses need for asylum seeker aid amidst health deal clash
NDP needs to keep its eye on governing, says Tom Muclair
Forget 'values tests.' One would-be Tory leader has other ideas that will horrify Liberals
Ottawa warned about job losses that could stem from automation
Ideas for a real change budget
Paris climate treaty dead
A new deal for indigenous people
Trudeau very much takes Trump's trade 'tweaking' at his word
Carbon taxes will fuel Canadian populism
Canadians want action on gas prices
Trump's view on climate could cost us
Racism at play in criticisms of Don Meredith, senator's lawyer says
Omar Khadr's lawyer says 'it's time for the government to ... apologize to him' and settle suit
Senator Don Meredith's conduct is nothing but shameful
How an 'invented' Supreme Court ruling has rocked the Canadian justice system
Senate bill to free the whales faces a rough ride
Why so many candidates are still in race to lead Tories
Trudeau and the artistry of the deal
Navy can't even give away two old ships because it would cost too much to remove hazardous materials
Meet the new Maxime Bernier
Bureaucrats assess impacts of policies on women - but results kept secret
5 things feminists hope to see in the federal budget
Rona Ambrose wants to see 'out of control' spending halted in next Liberal budget
Gun policy a stand-in for other issues in crowded Conservative leadership race



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