Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 15, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, September 15, 2017


Small Business, big trouble
Trudeau senior adviser moves to key budget role in Finance department
Canada tried to resolve Boeing-Bombardier dispute using Super Hornet deal: sources
Judge orders some withheld documents released in Senate spending cases
Canada gives $2.5-million to Bangladesh to aid with influx of Rohingya
The three issues that will shape the fall session of Parliament
Delaying legal edible cannabis products won't keep them off street, MPs told
At least 5 Canadian diplomats and families hit by mysterious 'sound attacks' in Cuba, source says
How Allan MacEachen mastered Parliament and left a mark on the country
Gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous inmates growing, latest statistics show
Canada's justice ministers advocate modernizing criminal code to reduce court delays
Canada's privacy commissioner opens probe into Equifax data breach
Canada provides $1.5M in urgent funding for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Senator Lynn Beyak's position in question after latest remarks about First Nations
Why Jagmeet Singh towers over his NDP rivals
International trade and security issues will dominate Ottawa meeting between Trudeau and British PM Theresa May on Monday
Why MacEachen was a great Liberal, but a better NDPer
Decriminalize all drug possession? Not a bad idea
McKeanna's decision on environment law could save lives and money
Is NAFTA a fantasy trade deal, like fantasy football?
Liberal's tax plan could find support, but the pot plan is risky
Brainwashed jihadists? No, they know exactly what they're doing
How Canada can lead on North Korea issue
First Nation's $550K powwow is no surprise for band's members
Dangerous days lie ahead for symbol over substance Liberals
The Liberals' tax reforms will be a national disaster
Why the rich should revolt - and it's not for the reasons they think
For Trudeau, governing is entirely about sweet words, not action
Colorado official endorses Canada's delayed approach on pot edibles
The Prime Minister prioritizes his branding over our borders
Ottawa leaves Canadians in the lurch after Irma
The Liberals are sending dangerous signals to businesses and entrepreneurs
Cuban president Raul Castro equally baffled by 'sonic attacks' on diplomats
In fight over ads aimed at kids, retailers and food makers count on Trudeau's 'evidence-based policy' promise
Health Canada to ban main source of artificial trans fats
Liberals' small business tax changes have Canadians wondering about their motives: Ipsos poll
Former NDP deputy leader Libby Davies endorses Charlie Angus to succeed Tom Mulcair