Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 10, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, November 10, 2017.


Ethics Commissioner launches examination of alleged Morneau conflict over pension bill
On TPP, Trudeau has his Canada-first moment
On Remembrance Day, disabled vets still pushing for reinstatement of lifelong pensions
Sexual harassment commonplace for women on Parliament Hill, MPs say
Ottawa's plan to slap a new tax on medical cannabis sparks outrage
Canada, 10 other Pacific nations agree on 'core elements' of new trade deal
NDP's Singh well-suited to emerge as Canada's true populist leader
Julie Payette speaks her mind - and that's a good thing
Liberals to offer equipment, training for peacekeeping but no mission commitment
Ethics commissioner examining Bill Morneau's role in pension bill
TPP partners reach agreement on 'core elements' of Pacific trade deal, Canada says
Cities fight for legal marijuana revenue as Ottawa reveals minimum $1 per gram tax
Secret settlement reached in feud between Liberals, ex-MP
Trudeau embrace of TPP could hurt Tough NAFTA talks with Trump: experts
Washington's No. 1 economic priority is tax cuts, not NAFTA
Amid 'deep concern' for Rohingya refugees, Trudeau meets with Myanmar leader Suu Kyi
Silver Cross Mother remembers mission Canada's military would rather forget
11 nations, including Canada, reach agreement on 'core elements' of TPP
Will Ottawa take up the legal fight against Quebec's face-covering ban?
On Remembrance Day, resolve to do right by veterans
Honour the Dead by honouring survivors
The banal predictability of Julie Payette's speech
New Nichola Goddard fund to support women in the Forces
Belgium remembers Canada's fallen
Justin Trudeau 'sabotaged' Trans-Pacific Partnership talks, surprising world leaders: Report
Trudeau's progressive agenda causes cracks in his trade deals strategy
Canadians will never forget
Canadian officials downplay reports of major breakthrough in TPP talks but say deal is close
Ethics watchdog opens investigation into Bill Morneau over conflict-of-interest concerns
On equalization, Jason Kenney is fighting the right fight in the worst way
Indigenous MP opposes fellow New Democrats on official bilingualism
Trade ministers from 11 countries including Canada, but not U.S. - reach Pacific Trade Deal
World's lonely hearts disappointed to discover "Women in Canada' is a government department
Liberals to buy peace by fulfilling promise to re-instate life-long pensions for veterans
How Canada could prepare for potential new wave of asylum seekers
On 'Climate Barbie' and the plight of the Man Un-Laughed-With
Travellers to Canada will be routinely asked if carrying pot at the border
Canada and 10 other countries officially announce agreement on TPP
Canada 150 social media posts cost $2 million
Ethics commissioner investigates Bill Morneau over Bill C 27 questions
Am I the only one not surprised by the Paradise Papers?