Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2017




China used research mission to test trade route through Canada's Northwest passage
Boeing's complaint against Bombardier an 'assault' on Quebec's economy, minister says
Canada has deported hundreds to war-torn countries: government data
Ottawa should acknowledge doctors made a tax deal
Canadian mayors risk becoming pawns in Amazon's NAFTA power play
Canadians stranded by Hurriacne Irma criticize federal government's rescue efforts
Jagmeet Singh defends against NDP leadership rivals in final debate
NDP leadership candidates face off in final official debate in Vancouver
Jagmeet Singh responds to persistent heckler with message of love
Federal pot plan set for scrutiny at parliamentary hearings
While Liberals face fury over tax changes, Conservative leader picks a fight with an academic
Liberals plan to close tax loopholes has raised questions: Here's a look at 3 of them
'United' after Lisée's leadership test, Parit Québécois sets sights on upcoming election
'Odd that Canada hasn't joined U.S. missile defence program, ex-top general says
Inuit leader frustrated with agenda of Oct. 3 first ministers meeting
Lack of help from Ottawa riles Canadians stuck in Caribbean
Customer service a new concept for Canada's Immigration Department
The story of NAFTA, as told from a Canadian auto-parts plant in Mexico
Closing tax loopholes a sure vote winner
Education central to preventing Aboriginal youth suicide
First Nations Tiny house symbolizes resistance to pipeline
Small biz will bear brunt of Liberals' blindside
Cause and effect
Chumming the waters of failed Liberal ethics
Half way through this term, problems remain for Trudeau's opposition
Trudeau needs to postpone small biz tax changes after having pit Canadians against each other
Green fleet targets shrouded in hypocrisy
Public sector one-percenters are safe, but regular small biz owners take the hit
How honest carbon pricing works
Wife of Calgarian trapped in St. Martin wants Trudeau to evacuate Canadians stranded by Irma
Jagmeet Singh bears brunt of attacks in final NDP leadership debate before vote
How can Conservatives make an impact under Scheer? Don't just oppose, but propose
Government email project still stalled after five years, $100 million spent
Jagmeet Singh speaks out about anti-Islam heckling incident: 'Hate doesn't pick and choose'
'We're the big dog in this fight,' congressman Kevin Cramer says of NAFTA
Ottawa signals plan to stay clear as provinces roll out pot regulations