Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 1, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, September 1, 2017




How Canada has secretly been giving asylum to gay people in Chechnya fleeing persecution
Ottawa taking precautions in case of another surge of asylum seekers
Two Conservative MPs banned from Azerbaijan for visiting occupied territories
Looking to move beyond the Indian Act, can Canada shed its 'colonial structures'?
Quebec man could lose Canadian citizenship over role in Bosnia police force
Justin Trudeau defiant on proposed small-business tax changes
Trudeau won't say whether he asked Darshan Kang to resign from Liberal caucus
Canada to send aid to U.S. for those displaced by Harvey
Trudeau urges Canadians to fight Islamophobia in Eid remarks
Trudeau to listen to those opposed to closing tax loopholes before delivering legislation
Why Jagmeet Singh might have signed up enough new members to win NDP leadership race
Federal Government expanding would-be asylum seekers outreach beyond Haitian community
Veterans see access to medical marijuana curtailed over doctor's concerns
Kevin O'Leary still hoping for a future with the Conservatives
2nd Round of NAFTA talks opens in Mexico City
Calgary MP Darshan Kang quits Liberal caucus, denying allegations of sexual harassment
Health Canada reviewing fix to protect pacemakers from hackers
Northern Premiers accuse PM of failing to consult on drilling issue
UN calls out Ottawa over lengthy immigration detention stays
Migrant flight to Canada has big impact on Miami's Little Haiti
Canada looks into heated trailers for asylum seekers
How are federal Liberals shaping up? Watch the Lac-St. Jean byelection
Maybe we should teach politicians to share
There could be dangerous long-term consequences to Trudeau's immigration approach
Vast majority of Canadians want focus on border security, poll says
It's time for straight talk on Border mess
Our society is under attack - from vilifying John A. to antifa
Heated trailers and border outreach: Liberals look to prevent winter migrant crisis
'Antifa' are despicable fascists - call them that, openly, now
The real problem with the Liberals' tax-reform plans - they aren't big enough
The fall of Chris Alexander, a populist without a cause
Singh's campaign says rivals 'confused,'  denies allegation it inflated NDP membership numbers
Justin Trudeau 'will make no apologies' for proposed tax changes that anger small business owners
Justin Trudeau respects Darshan Kang's decision to resign, won't say if he asked him to
Canada readies relief supplies to send to Hurricane Harvey victims
The 'Netflix Tax" is a misnomer used to smear a great idea
"The Millennials who elected Trudeau Can also Boot him out'