Ottawa Observations: Monday, November 20, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, November 20, 2017


Route for Keystone XL approved, clearing way for Alberta oil
Senators pay tribute to citizens - and themselves - with medals for 150th birthday
Morneau didn't seek clearance from ethics commissioner before introducing pension bill
B.C.'s upcoming referendum on electoral reform will stand, Attorney General says
Campaign 2000 urges Liberal government to be more aggressive in tackling poverty
U.S. decision to end temporary permits for almost 60,000 Haitians has Canada on alert
Amendments to Montreal protocol aims to slow global warming
Seeking 'equal footing' in missing and murdered inquiry, victims' families ask for joint standing
Australian official lashes out at Trudeau amid spat over Pacific Trade Deal
15,000 on Canada's deportation list, but some 'unco-operative' countries won't take their citizens back
Canada on alert as U.S. announces end to temporary resident status for Haitians
Morneau says he's sold all shares in family's pension company, made donation to charity
U.S negotiators squeezed at home, abroad during NAFTA talks
Justin Trudeau may be a TV star, but he's not quite living up to the West Wing
Nebraska OKs 'alternative route' for Keystone XL pipeline
McKenna says amendment signed to Montreal protocol
NDP's Malcolmson seeks secret ballot vote of MPs to save bill on abandoned boats
U.S. negotiators getting squeezed at home, abroad during NAFTA talks
Apology to LGBTQ community first step toward healing
U.S. NAFTA auto proposal faces criticism from Canada, Mexico and American car players
Refuse to be part of the herd
Laurier University owes Canadians an explanation
Canada's wealthy may have started a tax revolt, an Ontario is the first to notice
You know, there's a reason no one's put in a guaranteed annual income yet
Canadian military investigating after reservist dies in training accident at CFB Shilo
Parents of alleged ISIL member 'Jihadi Jack' plead with Canadian MPs to help free him from Syria
New Zealand PM speaks to rumour that Trump mistook her for Sophie Gregoire Trudeau
The only thing hanging over Canada's economy is one five-letter word
Canadians think their government ministers are doing a good job - if they even know who they are
Huge gains, few risks: Report slams Canada's CEO pay model
Canada can't deport illegal foreigners as countries are refusing to take them
Killings at Canadian-owned gold mine in Mexico jolt NAFTA talks
Trudeau defends Morneau by calling questions over ethics investigation 'cheap shots'
Canada concerned about returning ISIS fighters Justin Trudeau says
National security bill to face closer scrutiny as soon as next week
What happens if Trudeau, ministers actually broke the law?
Bill Morneau gets a failing grade from Canadians, poll says
Jagmeet Singh and the shunning of Parliament
The national housing strategy promises big spending, but is it money well spent?
What, Me worry? Humans are blind to Imminent Environmental collapse
Pierre Trudeau said opposition MPs were nobodies but now his son's cabinet ministers are mostly unknown