Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, September 27, 2017




Bombardier duties threaten to ratchet up tensions in NAFTA talks
On the book of Bombardier vs. Boeing, skip to Chapter 19
Boeing-Bombardier dispute is Trumpism at its worst
Tax changes will target 'dead money' and boost investment, Morneau says
Ottawa to unveil $500-million Netflix deal as part of cultural policy overhaul
U. S. takes tough stand on trade deficit in NAFTA talks
Canadian doctors' average billings growing more slowly, report says
Canada's effort to reduce solitary confinement resulting in more danger to inmates: Ombudsman
Trans Mountain pipeline's future fuzzy after federal appeal ruling
NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade - and that's the danger
Status of women committee in limbo while Tories, Liberals battle over chair
Liberals working on apology for 1939 decision to turn away Jewish refugees
Netflix to commit $500M over 5 years on new Canadian production sources
Punitive Bombardier duties show Trump's trade plan all about protectionism
Trade ministers praise NAFTA progress as others worry about snail's pace
As solitary confinement drops, violent attacks rise in Canadian prisons
Boeing Super Hornet Jet purchase likely to become first casualty in possible trade war
Gov. Gen. David Johnston on his letters to the Queen, reconciliation and how Canada can be better
Trudeau's sunny Liberals trying to rain on Andrew Scheer's day
6 things fundraising data tell us about NDP leadership race
'No predetermined path for interest rates from here,' Stephen Poloz says
'Please, we need a home': Nigerian asylum seekers follow well-trodden migrant route to Canada
Boeing  may have won a battle, but not the war, says Quebec premier of Bombardier battle
Anti-abortion MP derails status of women committee
Morneau's discomfort over proposed tax changes an unnecessary spectacle
Canada's access to information system faring worse under Trudeau government: audit
Time to end tax breaks that benefit the rich
Canada's moment for self-reflection, not just celebration
Senator Beyak is the Liberals' bogeyman
Our free speech is already under attack
Bombardier flying on a subsidized wing and a NAFTA prayer
Liberals fail to embrace diversity of opinion
Time to bust the myth. Canada does not have to be in aerospace
Netflix to invest in Canadian programs as part of Feds new cultural plan
Rosier tone from ministers and 'significant progress' on NAFTA, despite shadow of Bombardier spat
Canada quietly opposes Kurd independence, notwithstanding history of oppression
New U.S. ambassador to Canada says she has different tone than Trump but 'seeking the same result'
Goodbye NAFTA, hello NAPTA, our new North American Trade-Protection Agreement
Justin Trudeau's grossly misleading take on Iraq
How Chrystia Freeland sees trade talks in the Trump era
What the Democrats' 'Medicare for All' plan could spur in Canada
Teens to Trudeau: No pot, isn't easier to get than alcohol
Conservatives call for House debate on Liberal small business tax proposal
Justin Trudeau says anger over Omar Khadr case will ensure it never happens again
Bombardier: A guide to the trade dispute and what could happen next
'Substantial challenges' still ahead after 3rd round of NAFTA talks
Teen mental health advocate elbows way into Justin Trudeau's schedule
Canada to apologize for refusing entry to Jewish refugees fleeing Holocaust in 1939
Donald Trump's popularity in Canada stumbles to new low
Quebec Premier calls for boycott of Boeing after Bombardier slapped with 219% duty
A Fascist take on Canadian History
Mulcair looks to Christmas Retirement
NDP leader Tom Mulcair on verge of saying goodbye to federal politics