Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, October 14-15, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, October 14-15, 2017.



Bill Morneau didn't place assets in blind trust, raising conflict-of-interest risk
Liberals to rework small-business tax changes with promise to target top earners
Taliban says freed Canadian hostage's allegations of rape and murder are false
U.S. pushes for sweeping protectionism at fourth round NAFTA talks
Jagmeet Singh sets out on tour as NDP aims to unlock suburban ridings
NDP MP calls for emergency debate to address liquidation of Sears Canada
Military planners back at drawing board as major peacekeeping summit in B.C. looms
Canada's first national accessibility law should be ready by next spring: Hehr
Liberals prepare to reveal 2018 immigration plan they say will boost economy, help refugees
U.S. wants power taken away from panel handling NAFTA disputes
Takeaway from Trudeau's trip to Washington and Mexico City: NAFTA talks still driven by U.S. demands
'How many more lives do we have to lose?' MP urges Senate to pass PTSD bill after Mountie's death
Congress will 'stand up' to Trump if he tries to end NAFTA, U.S. lawmaker says
Freed hostage Joshua Boyle says captors killed infant daughter, raped his wife
Finance Minister Bill Morneau waited 2 years to disclose company that owns his French villa to ethics watchdog
After a lifetime in captivity, the children of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman begin to heal
New NDP leader Singh launches Canada-wide charm offensive
Far too soon to waste time predicting the next PM
What this liberal Muslim will be saying before the M-103 committee
Singh election demonstrates evolution for Canada, not revolution
After Jagmeet Singh's win, we need to talk more about the ills of socialism
Social media influences politics, but not in the way you might think
Trudeau's trying times
Trudeau's vanity budget
Bombardier streetcar deal: Situation normal, all fudged up
Taliban-linked network that took Canadian and his family captive could face justice in Canada
'Still recruiting:' Imam warns Canadian youth to beware of ISIL thugs
New Special Forces uniform a throwback to Second World War Devil's Brigade
Jagmeet Singh denounces 'anyone held responsible' for Air India bombing