Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, September 2-4, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, September 2-4, 2017





Boeing rejects Ottawa's call to drop Bombardier trade complaint
Ex-diplomat questioned Canadian company's arms sale to South Sudan
Number of asylum seekers dwindles as Ottawa's messaging appears to pay off
McKenna hits back at Tory criticism of NAFTA climate push
Missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry to ask for more time
When it comes to giving refuge, Canada is the new America
Trudeau condemns North Korea's latest missile test, asks UN to step in
Small issues could become big problems for Trudeau's Grits
Canada demands U.S. end 'right to work' laws as part of NAFTA talks
U.S. goes hard on demands, soft on specifics in NAFTA talks
Loonie's strength complicates Bank of Canada interest rate decision
Tax changes the top issue at Liberal caucus retreat
Persecuted in Chechnya, gay refugees face new struggles in Canada
Drama, intrigue help trigger the most Quebec by-elections in more than 30 years
Four decades after Bill 101, the language debate is evolving
Conservative MP says party  won't 'lead the attack' on Liberals' NAFTA approach
Jérôme Choquette, Quebec Justice Minister during October crisis, dies at 89
Trudeau announces $360 million highway improvement package for Yukon
Boeing refusing to blink in dispute with Bombardier despite Liberal threats
Phoenix payroll fiasco affecting 3 in 10 federal student workers
McKenna hits back at 'ridiculous' Conservative language on climate change and NAFTA
'We're allowed to stay here forever': Deportation order for Mexican family overturned
Justin Trudeau condemns North Korean missile testing
NAFTA negotiators encounter early sticking points on numerous issues
Tories offer Liberals a NAFTA branch - with strings attached
'Time is crucial': MMIWG asks for 2-year extension
Ottawa, Yukon pledge $360M new roads to resource development in territory
Paul Martin feels 'better about where we're going' after Indigenous Affairs split
Liberal MPs ask Morneau to tweak small-business tax changes
Interim fighter jet purchase remains in limbo as Liberals deal with NAFTA talks
Northern Premiers accuse PM of failing to consult on drilling issue
Trump's NAFTA hatred may do Canada a favour
Unions want Pharmacare plan for all Canadians
'Tone is negative' in NAFTA talks as early sticking points encountered
Canada must join allies to solve North Korean crisis
North Korea openly threatens EMP attack for the first time, changing the game
Minorities share common 'secret'
As NDP leader race nears its end, Quebec couldn't care less
Liberals need to extend consultations on small business tax changes
It's not small biz owners who are greedy - it's the tax hungry Liberal government
Liberal caucus retreat to focus on small business tax, other hot-button topics
Canada could see a flood of 'Dreamers' if U.S. cuts DACA
Justin Trudeau wants the UN Security Council to step in on North Korea
Tories are willing to help Liberals with NAFTA deal - with a few conditions
Should Canada help in North Korean standoff?
BC First Nations fishermen file class-action lawsuite against federal government over income taxes