Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, January 13 & 14, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, January 13 & 14, 2018.


Globe and Mail 

Canada's Navy has 'capability' to help enforce North Korea sanctions if asked: Vance
Quebec hangs onto a troubling rule on head-coverings
Liberals, Conservatives form united front against Trump on NAFTA
New poll shows deterioration in approval ratings for Trudeau Liberals
Internal CSIS document details 'mega trends' set to alter economy, society, security

CBC

Charities get antsy as Liberal government remains silent on reform plans
'He didn't have a choice:' How depression cost Gerald Le Dain his Supreme Court post
Liberals seek new approach to Senate amid legislative roadblocks
Despite funding hike, Ottawa still faces rights complaint over First Nations policing
NAFTA uncertainty overshadows Liberal priorities


Toronto Star

Canada failed Abdoul Abdi but it's not too late to do the right thing
Peace, order and bad renovations: Welcome to our nation's capital
On NAFTA, Canada agrees to discuss the unthinkable
The Canadian case for building bridges with Iran



Toronto Sun

After all this government meddling, it's surprising Canada has any entrepreneurs left
The case for a Royal Commission on taxation grows
Let's take a breath over NAFTA talks



National Post

If we're offering advice, here's mine for Andrew Scheer and Justin Trudeau
Critics fear national security bill puts Canadians in the crosshairs
New opportunities, new threats: Internal CSIS note details 'mega trends' set to alter society
Eastern Canada, including big cities such as Montreal, at risk for earthquakes, warns study



Maclean's

Could Canada fall prey to an election cyberattack?




Global

"I very badly wanted to get it done," says Dawson of Trudeau report
Pulling Canadian diplomats out of North Korea was a mistake, says former envoy
Chrystia Freeland: A lot can happen in 6 months after a notice of NAFTA withdrawal




Miscellaneous 

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