Ottawa Observations: Thursday, January 11, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, January 11, 2018

Globe and Mail 

Canada aims to break through NAFTA auto roadblock
NAFTA nerves have hit a new peak
Trade Minister says WTO challenge sends firm message as NAFTA talks get set to resume
Vancouver summit to explore naval presence off North Korea
War with North Korea: How might it break out, and what would happen if it did?
New Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion promises to be 'fearless'
Civil servants frustrated with reporting system for Phoenix overpayments
Canada urging U.S. to consider infrastructure bank for cross-border projects


CBC

Trudeau's London, Ontario town hall interrupted by hecklers
Executive Director of MMIWG inquiry leaves post
Canada to stand firm, 'get respect' from Trump administration as trade tensions rise, ministers say
Navy dropping 'draconian' policy on warship Wi-Fi admiral says
Opioid crisis strikes 'close to home' for many, poll says
Liberals push 'proven plan' for economy as Trudeau holds cabinet retreat in London, Ontario
A 7-step guide to what does, doesn't happen if Trump starts NAFTA pullout
Pay centres overwhelmed as Phoenix overpayment deadline approaches
U.S. plaintiffs fire back at Khadr defence over damages-award enforcement
All RCMP communications centres across Canada understaffed, some by more than 50%
China heaping scorn on North Korea meeting next week in Vancouver


Toronto Star

MMIWG director quits inquiry after just three months on job
Is it true Omar Khadr deal saved Canada millions?
Trump hints he won't begin NAFTA withdrawal until July at the earliest
Canada and allies weigh naval crackdown on North Korea
Sajjan defends proposed new spy powers to conduct 'information' warfare
First Nation concerned government delays putting threatened caribou at further risk
Government workers trying to report Phoenix overpayments met with busy signals
Trudeau dons his Teflon suit at town hall meetings


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's tax changes aren't family friendly
Stop No. 2 on Justin Trudeau's reputation reclamation tour


National Post

U.S. cites Trudeau's progressive trade agenda as barrier to progress on NAFTA
Joshua' Boyle's Wikipedia edits seem to explain his alleged 2006 meeting with Trudeau
Omar Khadr can't dodge #US134M civil judgement by recanting guilty plea: U.S. court filing
Canada spends $29B a year on business subsidies - and half of it is wasted


Maclean's

Dispatches from the Ottawa biography wars
Can 'creative thinking' save NAFTA?
Senator Murray Sinclair: Our children do not set out in life to fail


Global

Hecklers interrupt Trudeau telling crowd how he deals with 'haters' during town hall
1 in 8 Canadians know someone who's faced opioid addiction, poll shows
Justin Trudeau hosts town hall in London, Ontario
Trump 'playing a bit of Russian roulette' with NAFTA talk threats: former ambassador
Politicians of all levels and stripes refuse to display moral courage on Islamophobia
Canada will gain 'respect' for launching complaint over U.S. trade demands: minister


Miscellaneous 

DFO's Plan to gut tules protecting Wild Salmon from Fish Farm Disease
Health Canada's Plan to Make Your Prescription Drugs Less Safe
It's time for Canada to treat Indigenous peoples as equal partners in our federation