Ottawa Observations: Thursday, October 12, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, October 12, 2017




Canada, Mexico vow to remain at NAFTA negotiating table
Mexico looks to Canada for signs of commitment on NAFTA
TPP talks should wait until after NAFTA, auto groups warn
Trudeau in Mexico: What's on his agenda, and what's at stake for NAFTA? A guide
Canadian man, family freed after five years of captivity by terrorist network
RCMP accused of racial profiling over 'interview guide' targeting Muslim border crossers
Universities introducing term limits for Canada Research Chairs to meet diversity targets
GM looks to Mexican plants as Ontario strike drags on
Ottawa's blame game hits new low with CRA tax move
Canada aligns with U.K. to fight global growth in coal-fired electricity
Alberta, federal ministers defend Trans Mountain pipeline expansion amid opposition from B.C.
Canadian man and family held captive for years in Afghanistan will return to Canada
Trudeau arrives in Mexico for NAFTA talks after U.S. visit
Concerns mount that NAFTA could die before it's renegotiated
Trump lied about NAFTA to ride anti-trade wave into White House: James Moore
Canada's prison system accused of 'cultural bias' in Supreme Court case
The sound in Havana: What Canadians and Americans heard in Cuba attacks
'Inappropriate' RCMP questionnaire probed asylum seekers on prayer habits, hijab
Wilbur Ross on NAFTA: 'We wouldn't be wasting all this time if we weren't hopeful'
Government quietly appoints Guy Bujold interim RCMP watchdog
Trudeau heads to Mexico after blunt talk about alternatives to NAFTA
'We're looking forward to a new lease on life,' Joshua Boyle tells the Star after five-year kidnapping nightmare
The Trump administration just introduced a 5-year 'sunset clause' into NAFTA talks, The 'poison pill' is loathed by Canada and Mexico
Bombardier to miss year-end streetcar delivery target
At mid-term, Liberals must close gap between expectations and results
What Canada can do if Donald Trump kills NAFTA
The problem isn't Netflix, it's Newsflix
Terrorism by illegal refugees a concern
Joshua Boyle: He's perhaps best known for his link to Khadr family
If Trudeau is 'sucking up' to alpha dog Trump, it's for the greater good
Why Trudeau's shocking Holocaust blunder caused gasps worldwide
If Justin Trudeau can glad hand at the White House, so can the Pittsburgh Penguins
Donald Trump wants to ease rules so Canada can buy armed Predator drones worth $1 billion
Inside the progressive think tank that really runs Canada
Watch Trudeau try not to react while listening to Trump in the White House
Justin Trudeau says Canada will not abandon NAFTA talks despite drastic U.S. proposals
U.S. starts making bombshell NAFTA proposals as Trudeau visits Mexico for negotiations
Joshua Boyle's family shocked, thrilled after he was rescued from Taliban-linked group
Man denied citizenship after 27 years in Canada offered second chance to earn it
Canada needs to step up and do more to help the Rohingya
Can a Phoenix rise from the ashes of Canada's News Media?