Ottawa Observations: Thursday, January 25, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Ontario Conservatives leadership fall out

Ontario PC's in turmoil amid sexual-misconduct allegations against Patrick Brown
It's not over for Ontario's PC party
However it's settled, new Ontario PC leader will fight a campaign shaped by Patrick Brown
Patrick Brown can protest his innocence, but he had to go
Undignified and ugly: Patrick Brown's bizarre news conference
Sexual advances by Patrick Brown were 'awkward' accuser tells CBC News
With Patrick Brown gone and an election looming, will voters still give the PC's a chance?
Sexual misconduct allegations against Patrick Brown won't deter Ontario PC goals, co-deputy leader says
Patrick Brown's downfall an affront to fairness
Why did Patrick Brown evoke his sisters in his defence?
Tories looking for new leader after Patrick Brown sex scandal
Ontario PC leadership upheaval is better late than never
Patrick Brown sex scandal boosts fortunes of Andrea Howarth and the NDP
Ontario PCs can move forward, if they learn lessons of #MeToo
Tories rocked as Patrick Brown resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations
Brown's successor needs to be a tough cookie
The fall of the presumption of innocence
For Ontario PC's at least Patrick Brown wasn't well liked - and Wynne still isn't
What happened to Brown is fundamentally wrong. Every man in the world is now vulnerable
The decision was unanimous;: How two late night conference calls ended Patrick Brown's PC leadership
Brown's darkest hour has let the sun shine for Ontario Liberals
'This is not about politics': Wynne won't call snap election after Brown resigns amid sex assault allegations
Patrick Brown's downfall goes far beyond politics
In today's climate, it doesn't matter if Patrick Brown is guilty


Globe and Mail 

Federal government staying out of court challenge to Quebec's face-covering law
Liberals' Kent Hehr resigns from cabinet over sexual-harassment allegations
Predators take heed: Political life is not for you
There is a whisper network in politics, To protect young women, it has to end
AFN Chief calls on First Nations to create their own child-welfare legislation
Trudeau defends decision to not seek meeting with Trump in Davos
Canada's chief military judge faces three charges
Lingering wounds and fears for the future
The Quebec mosque shooting: Je me souviens
Canada's political parities need to open up on past sexual harassment allegations
Nova Scotia PCs praised for swift ousting of Jamie Baillie after harassment allegations
Religious leaders call on Trudeau to reveres funding policy for summer jobs program
On Canada Post, Ottawa delivers the wrong package
Trudeau announces Canada doubling money for girls' education fund at Davos
Powerful men laid low by the hour: #MeToo remaking society literally overnight


CBC

Abdoul Abdi, refugee facing deportation, says he is looking for a second chance
What happens when #MeToo comes to Parliament Hill
Sport Minister Kent Hehr resigns from Trudeau cabinet amid sexual harassment allegations
Canada's top military judge charged in alleged fraud
Lobbying commissioner drops investigation into Barry Sherman
Jagmeet Singh affirms NDP's support for reproductive rights after MP Nathan Cullen's misstep
Canada hopeful as U.S. hears NAFTA counter-proposals and keeps listening
Ottawa expects Bombardier to lose U.S. trade dispute: report
Trudeau defends cost of Davos trip, 'looks forward' to what Trump will say
New citizenship guide to warn against 'abhorrent' practice of female genital mutilation
Jane Philpott unveils 6 point plan to improve 'perverse' First Nations child welfare system
Canadians spent $5.7B on marijuana last year, Stats Can estimates
Liberals vow more money in budget 2018 for First Nations child welfare, NDP pegs shortfall at $300M
Canada doubles aid for girls' education as Trudeau pushes gender agenda


Toronto Star

Trudeau confident NAFTA deal within reach but stakeholders glum on prospects


Toronto Sun

New CSIS docs raise fresh questions about terror
One thing about Kellie Leitch, she kept it interesting


National Post


#MeToo hits Ottawa: MP Kent Hehr resigns from Trudeau cabinet after sexual misconduct allegation
Trudeau's Davos Man message can't hold back the flow of capital from private corporations
Forget NAFTA. America's trade war with Canada has already started
Canada's top military judge charged, and one of his own staff could decide the case
If Trudeau ever accepts reality, here's how he can save Canada's competitiveness
How not to respond if the U.S. cancels NAFTA


Maclean's

Why Kent Hehr had to go
Jane Philpott has a lot on the line at Indigenous child-welfare summit
Kent Hehr quits Liberal cabinet over harassment allegations


Global

Kent Hehr's accuser's last public comment: 'Politics needs to change'
Jane Philpott says political will is there to solve child welfare crisis for Indigenous kids
NAFTA hanging over interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada
NDP MP Nathan Cullen apologizes after critique of anti-abortion job grant changes


Miscellaneous 

10 reasons Justin Trudeau is holding town hall meeting in wicked Nanaimo instead of lame Vancouver
Ecojustice disappointed by Federal Court ruling on Surrey Fraser Docks coal facility