Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, November 7, 2017.



Pressure builds on Trudeau government to launch Ukraine peacekeeping mission
Federal parties set sights on B.C.'s December by-election
Committee rejects most proposed changes to Access to Information Bill
Senators urged to ensure sexism completely removed from Indian Act
Speaker rules Morneau's budget bill includes measures not mentioned in original federal budget
Latest shift in U.S. immigration policy prompts renewed Liberal outreach
Why Denis Coderre was voted off the island
Denis Coderre reflects on term after stunning Montreal mayoral election defeat
It's no bromance, but Trudeau has found a way to charm Trump
Speaker splits up Liberal omnibus budget bill, thanks to new Liberal rule
'Essential step': Liberals move to end sex-based status discrimination in Indian Act
Security and intelligence committee can prevent another Omar Khadr case: David McGuinty
MPs prepare to head south to dissuade asylum seekers in U.S. from heading north once protected status expires
Trudeau 'satisfied' with Stephen Bronfman's explanation on Paradise Papers, Opposition not so much
Catherine McKenna takes responsibility for tweet praising Syria
Trudeau says Canada 'will not be rushed' into signing renewed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
'It's groundbreaking': Independent senators gain more resources, committee clout
Quebec ready to go it alone with tax on companies like Netflix
High Arctic lab saved as federal money comes through
New immigration program helping Canada in the global war for high-tech talent
Accounts emptied without warning? Could be a problem with CRA, says taxpayers' ombudsman
Lack of 'qualified' candidates for watchdog jobs, says government
Paradise Papers tell a troubling story about money and power
The new National: Are four TV Anchors four times as good as one?
Canadians leery of mass immigration
Catherine McKenna #ClimateCrusader
If the ethics commissioner had done her job, Morneau wouldn't be in this mess
Trudeau is 'satisfied' with fundraiser's explanation over tax haven. Critics are satisfied with Trudeau
Airbus considers making bid in competition to replace Canadian fighter jets
Canada's RCMP needs new management. It won't be an easy job
With secrecy oaths signed, 11 MPs and senators set for unprecedented access to national security agencies
Federal clean fuel standard would likely boost jobs and economy think tank says
What happened to Jason Kenney?
Monique Bégin's powerful speech to MPs and senators about male power
Trans Mountain pipeline lawsuit dropped as non-profit group fears it can't afford legal challenge
Conservatives call on Bill Morneau to 'pull the curtain back' on personal assets