Monday, January 29, 2018

Ottawa Observations: Monday, January 29, 2018



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, January 29, 2018.



Globe and Mail 

Anti-piracy group urges CRTC to create website-blocking system
Conservative Party handling of sex harassment allegations 'disgusting' Tory MP says
Trump trade representative puts brakes on Canadian auto-content proposal
Big banks ignoring central bank's lead, not raising GIC rates
Doug Ford to run for leadership of Ontario PC Party in 'complete disarray'
Doug Ford as leader is a nightmare for many Ontario PCs, but there's a silver lining in his bid
Ottawa landlord warns against renting to foreign diplomats after U.S. embassy worker skips rent
Trump's threat to withdraw from NAFTA could loom for a long time
To avoid open bidding, generic-drug makers cut prices outside Quebec
Liberal Party entitlement rears its head again
Green leader Elizabeth May asks lawyer to investigate bullying claims
Morneau flooded with more than 10,000 messages over controversial tax plan: memo
Andrew Scheer says he would remove candidates if they were accused of sexual assault
Carolyn Bennett urges MPs to be cautious about drinking at Hill events
Liberal caucus proposes decriminalization of illegal drug use, simple possession


CBC

#MeToo's moment on Parliament Hill suggests another way more women could change politics
Andrew Scheer says sexual assault allegations against ex-MP are 'disturbing'
Anniversary vigil for mosque shooting victims draws thousands in Quebec City
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May orders investigation into allegations she bullied staff
'A step forward': NAFTA Round 6 talks wrap up in Montreal with some progress
Senators urge Ottawa to protect driverless car from hackers
Generic drug industry agrees to cut prices up to 40% in 5 year deal with provinces
Ontario  PCs have had last-minute leaders before and it didn't go so well
5 things to watch as Parliament resumes Monday
Metis Sixties Scoop survivor sues federal and Saskatchewan governments
Trudeau says sexual harassment is a 'systemic problem' as Liberal MPs return to Parliament Hill
Incumbent Liberals won't have to fight for right to carry party banner in 2019
Canada begins court fight to overturn NAFTA ruling on Digby quarry


Toronto Star

PCs wanted a leadership race and Doug Ford gave them one
Tory leaders in Ottawa and Toronto disturbed at sex assault allegations against Rick Dykstra
Green Party invokes feminism in defence of Elizabeth May
Parliament's MPs brace for a sex scandal of their own
NAFTA talks set to continue as Canada and the U.S. trade barbs
Bombardier's win at U.S. International Trade commission could speed up C Series sales, rival merger talks: analysts
Employment Minister says workplaces, including Parliament Hill, must act to stop harassment
Canada sees nearly 50,000 asylum claims in 2017
Canada Post reforms, while vague, are a start
Doug Ford cannot lose, and Toronto cannot win


Toronto Sun

Ford storms the barricades
Legislation enough to drive a whistleblower to drink
Grassroots vote only option for new PC leader
Let's not lose our fairness
Sex scandals aren't new to Canadian politics
Workplace harassment can be prevented but C-65 isn't enough


National Post

For the accused men overtaken by the #MeToo tsunami, there is no recovery
Let those who know candidates best pick a party leader - that's the caucus, not the membership
Doug Ford makes everything worse for Ontario PC party 'elites'
Still Harper's Conservatives? The Liberals are happy if voters think so
Parliament Hill is a workplace in 'crisis' says labour minister
The political fallout from the #MeToo movement
Four hours between 'ruinous accusations' and end of Rick Dykstra's career as Ontario PC president


Maclean's

We've given up on Canada's military, so let's abandon it altogether


Global

Liberal MP Kent Hehr recovering in Calgary after seizure
Canada Summer Jobs attestation endorsed by 80 Canadian rights groups
'Clearly a crisis' of sexual harassment on Parliament Hill: Hajdu
Andrew Scheer says he can't speak to why Rick Dykstra was allowed to run after sex assault allegations
Green Party launches probe over Elizabeth May bullying accusations
Temporary Foreign workers staying longer regardless of unemployment levels


Miscellaneous 

Trans Mountain pipeline will reverse years of stream keeping efforts: expert




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