Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, December 2 and 3, 2017

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2017


Freeland says Canada redoubling diplomatic efforts on North Korea
Trudeau arrives in China ahead of trade talks
To sell free trade with Beijing to Canadians, Trudeau must answer for China shock
Canada's millennials are ready to engage with Asia
Liberals hesitating on Home Buyers' Plan over housing market concerns, document suggests
Cost will be key consideration when selecting peacekeeping missions: Vance
Trudeau heads to China to promote trade, investment, tourism
Trudeau campaigns in Surrey with Liberal candidate ahead of B.C. by election
Ottawa pressed on new registry to flush out mystery corporations
On Trudeau's 2nd trip to China, time may be ripe to advance free trade
Liberals want to be global leader on open government, but face complaints at home
Canadians detained in commercial dispute looming over Trudeau trip to China
Fix First Nations child welfare system now, says Cindy Blackstock
Trudeau kicks off China visit with tourism pitch, boost for Mississauga company
Trudeau's heartfelt apology to LGBTQ2 community welcomed
Do we appreciate our Supreme Court justices enough?
Morneau scandal shows middle class was never Liberals' top concern
No compassion for victims of ISIS
Canadians need to wake up to our buried energy riches
Once again the Quebec double standard is on full display
Trudeau begins first day of his visit to China: drops by social media company HQ
Chinese 'standing at altar' of trade deal with Canada, former ambassador says
Morneau is at the centre of an ethics scandal - yet again
Most Canadians back outright ban on guns in cities, poll suggests
In China, Trudeau has tricky task talking trade, climate, tourism - on Canadian terms
Justin Trudeau stumps for Liberals in Surrey ahead of federal byelection
Quebec premier joins protest in support of Davie shipyard workers