Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, September 5, 2017



Liberals will not back down on small-business tax reform: Morneau
Defence in bribery trial points to higher-ups at Bombardier
Russia to probe Canada's aid to gay Chechens fleeing persecution
Mexican minister vows results as NAFTA talks move to Canada
Ottawa seeks second-hand jets from Australia amid Boeing, Bombardier dispute
Mr. Trudeau's government declares class warfare
Brad Trost taking Tories to court over allegations his campaign leaked party list
Federal government works to clarify immigration policies for public
Scheer accuses Liberals of putting NAFTA at risk with 'social issues' push
Caught between anger and indifference, Morneau faces real political test with tax changes
Liberals exposed to international criticism they are too soft on nuclear disarmament
For Trudeau, a problem with promises
Is Guy Caron the right choice for the NDP? Brian Topp thinks so
Trudeau blasts 'billions' in U.S. aid to Boeing as trade dispute simmers
Ottawa plans to fine companies that fail to report data breaches
Canada should welcome up to 30,000 DACA young people facing deportation in U.S., senator says
'Record pace': Canada to host NAFTA Round 3 in Ottawa later this month
Morneau says tax system allows some wealthy Canadians an unfair advantage
Brad Trost taking Tories to court over alleged leak of party list
Loonie tops 81 cents US briefly again ahead of interest rate decision
Boeing refusing to blink in dispute with Bombardier despite Liberal threats
Bill Morneau not swayed by backlash to Ottawa's proposed tax changes
'Important progress' at NAFTA talks, ministers say
Canada should rethink position on missile defence: Editorial
Tax fairness? The Liberal small biz tax changes are the total opposite
The Liberals can and should win this fight against the rich
Brian Mulroney once told a child why Canadians can't own gorillas
Warning of 'two classes' of taxpayers, Morneau firm on tax changes
How Vietnam War draft dodgers became a lively and memorable part of Canadian history
Literal hot air being released on Parliament Hill, as construction continues on West Block
Former leadership contender Brad Trost taking Tories to court over alleged leak of party list
Privacy protections added to government site only after investigation
Get ready for another interest rate hike
Dominic Barton wants Justin Trudeau to think big about the economy. Will he?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greeted like a rock star during Okanagan visit
Canada had 1 city where people were worth over $1M last year. There are 4 now