Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, January 16. 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, January 16, 2018.


Globe and Mail 

Aecon rivals urge Ottawa to block Chinese takeover
It's time for the Liberals to get serious about missile defence
U.S. corporate tax cuts blunt Canada's competitive edge amid trade worries
Australia challenges Canadian provinces' wine sales at WTO
Liberal government to announce new 'responsible enterprise' watchdog
More clarity needed on deals involving Russian news network, Tory MP says
The hijab story wasn't true - but our compassion must not waver
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh engage to fashion designer Gurkiran Kaur
Anti-abortion activities, projects ineligible for Canada's revamped youth service program
Trudeau confident in 2015 agenda as he braces for stormy ride from political opponents
Canada stands alone on the international stage


CBC

Canada makes $3.25M contribution to U.S. program enforcing sanctions on North Korea
How an immigrant to Canada helped Donald Trump prove his mental state
Hassan Diab, Canadian University professor once charged with terrorism in France, is back in Canada
Trudeau optimistic NAFTA can be saved, brushes off contradictory U.S. signals
Liberals aim to 'instil a culture of service' with new national youth initiative
Liberals miss deadline to resettle ISIS survivors of rape, genocide due to airport closure
'In the dark':  Canada eyed by CSIS blocked from visiting dying father in U.S.
Australia complains to WTO about Canadian rules on selling wine
NAFTA's Chapter 11 dispute mechanism too costly for Canada at $314M, says report


Toronto Star

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh pops the question and Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu says yes!
North Korea faces fresh measures to enforce sanctions
Pressure, not diplomacy highlights Vancouver summit on North Korea


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's naiveté is what makes him dangerous
A hijab hoax that fooled Canada
Learning from the hijab hoax

National Post

Strong criticism of China, Russia as 20 countries meet in Vancouver over nuclear North Korea
Religious groups meet to discuss concerns over abortion clause in summer jobs grant application
Here's how big and gross Canada's own 'swamp north' has become
John Ivison interviews Justin Trudeau: This Liberal's not for turning
Certainty of a nuclear armed North Korea leaves only one option for Canada
Canada admits many immigrants from Trump's
Political information Mark Norman accused of leaking was already well known in Ottawa: ex-defence lobbyist
Trudeau defends Canada's no-vote on Jerusalem: "We are less interested in grousing and playing politics'
Oilsands ponds full of 350 billion gallons of toxic sludge spur fears of environmental catastrophe


Maclean's

Toronto's unaffordable. Why can't Halifax or Saskatoon take advantage?


Global

Big brewers say Liberals should cancel increasing beer tax as consumption trends down
Vancouver summit: Canada. U.S. push for enforcement of North Korea sanctions
Jagmeet Singh proposes to girlfriend Gurkiran Kaur
Justin Trudeau remains optimistic on NAFTA: 'We know that there is a good deal to be had'
'North Korea must abandon its weapons': Leaders send united message on nuclear threat
Justin Trudeau won't compromise Canadian values for seat on UN Security Council


Miscellaneous 

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh gets engaged to fashion designer Gurkian Kaur Sidhu