Ottawa Observations: Monday, October 2, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, October 2, 2017


Las Vegas shootings


Canadian victims of Vegas shooting: Alberta mom, 'raised four beautiful children,' B.C. man 'a hero'
3 Canadians among dozens killed in Las Vegas mass shooting
'I just couldn't leave him, says Vegas bartender who held Canadian's hand as he died
'Everybody was screaming': 2 Manitobans hit by bullets in Las Vegas mass shooting
Sorry, this is a political column about the massacre in Las Vegas
B.C. man, Alberta woman among 59 killed in Las Vegas concert shooting
Two Canadian victims mourned after Las Vegas attack
Edmonton terror, then a mass-murder massacre in Vegas
Maple Ridge man Jordan McIldoon killed in Las Vegas shooting
Former BC news anchor Hudson Mack's son wounded in Las Vegas shooting
'The most terrifying experience of my life': B.C. resident describes Las Vegas shooting
Las Vegas shooting: Canadians among 59 dead, over 500 injured after attack at music festival
'I just basically trusted them': VicPD chief describes lockdown during Las Vegas massacre
How Las Vegas shooting victim Jordan McIldoon didn't die alone





RCMP face scrutiny in wake of Edmonton attack
Trudeau's tax plan 'top of mind' for premiers at first ministers' meeting
'Reconciliation must succeed,' Julie Payette says a new Governor-General
It's straightforward economics: The Indigenous labour gap needs closing
Canadians can give thanks for separation between head of government and state
Jagmeet Singh is Justin Trudeau's worst nightmare
The semiotics of Jagmeet Singh, the millennials' dreamboat
Coalition for Quebec's Future captures Louis-Hebert riding in provincial by-election
Indigenous leaders look to secure second meeting with Trudeau
Jagmeet Singh says he's fine without seat in house but could run for one before next election
Jagmeet Singh brings something new to the NDP
Man charged with five counts of attempted murder for Edmonton attacks
Strength of teamwork, power of dreams: Gov. Gen. Julie Payette urges fight for common good
What Gov. Gen. Julie Payette's new coat of arms means
Energy Star cuts in the U.S. could spell trouble for Canadian climate plan
Julie Payette becomes Canada's 29th Governor General
Can NDP's 'cool' new leader Jagmeet Singh resonate with millennials - and become PMG?
Suspect in Edmonton attacks was investigated by RCMP in 2015
Asylum-seeker sues federal government over 'humiliating' 5 - year imprisonment
Mulcair and the NDP are winners, despite note winning
What's next for new NDP leader Jagmeet Singh?
Edmonton suspect's past didn't raise red flags during asylum process: Goodale
Extremist refugees need to be deported
Look abroad to solve Canada's doctor problem
Federal tax hit the last straw for entrepreneurs
Most small businesses go nowhere, why tilt the tax system in their favour?
Julie Payette has chance to take Vice-Regal role to infinity and beyond
'I could feel the energy': Volunteers, technology key to Jagmeet Sing winning NDP leadership
What does the Governor General do all day? A National Post investigation
Full text of Governor General Julie Payette's first speech
As Quebec separatists watch, Canada shies from criticizing Spain over police violence at Catalan referendum
Trump supporter or no, Americans largely like their trade relationship with Canada: survey
Deep dive into Edmonton terror suspect's background: A little too late?
Jagmeet Singh's resounding win
Former presidents and prime ministers recommend North American cities ignore drug laws to slow overdose deaths
Canadians want to see Jagmeet Singh in Parliament before trusting him with keys to 24 Sussex Drive