Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, October 28 & 29, 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 28 & 29, 2017.



Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin on sex assault cases: 'No one has the right to a particular verdict'
U.S. watchdog warns Aecon takeover may block firm's access to infrastructure projects
Aecon takeover is not place to make a stand on Chinese investment
Liberals warned to approach China bid for Aecon with caution
New UCP leader Jason Kenney seeks seat - and fight with Alberta NDP
Clucks, bucks and pickups: How NAFTA talks could revive little-known chicken tariff
RCMP, Chinese consulate issue warning of scams targeting Chinese nationals
Morneau conflict of interest controversy has damaged the reputation of an office meant to reassure Canadians
After knocking on 10,000 doors in Lac-Saint-Jean, Liberals eyeing more Quebec seats
Public Works receives 6 expressions of interest in Sea Kings set for retirement
Strengthen immigrant immigration strategy of risk public backlash, experts warn
The call to protect pensions has raised questions: Here's a look at three of them
Arnold Chan's widow seeks late husband's Scarborough seat
Minister says 300,000 new immigrants a year is Canada's 'new normal'
First Nations police still waiting for answers from Ottawa on funding
'Napping on NAFTA': Harper blasts Trudeau government for its handling of negotiations
'Putin's Revenge' holds lessons about foreign influence for Canada and its upcoming election
Canada suspends special forces training and assistance mission in Iraq
Quebec vote shows Trudeau's still on top
Race whispers play a dangerous game
Liberals more interested in protecting Morneau than Canadians' pensions
For Liberals to be re-elected, here are the missteps they  must avoid
Progressive reaction to Bill 62 lets down vulnerable Muslim women
Jason Kenney wins UCP leadership. But is he poised to defeat Rachel Notley?
Jason Kenney takes charge of political miracle - and now comes the real test
Donation of shares in family business isn't an admission of conflict of interest, says Bill Morneau
Quebec veil law Bill 62 weighs on student's minds as they consider post-secondary options
Morneau Shepell brakes silence, strenuously denies it has benefited from Bill Morneau's position
Jason Kenney wooed Alberta's conservatives. Next, the rest of Alberta
Justin Trudeau unveils Ottawa monument marking Stanley Cup's 125th anniversary
Bernie Sanders praises Canadian health care during Toronto talk
Shame!: Stamping out heckling in the House of Commons
Time for Canada to speak out on Iraqi-Kurdish conflict, says U.S. envoy
Bill Morneau: 'No regrets' about choice to pursue political career after another tense week
Majority of Canadians think Liberal tax plans are about new revenues, not tax fairness
Canada needs to act fast as paralyzed activist's condition deteriorates