Monday, February 12, 2018
Ottawa Observations: February 10-12, 2018
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Friday February 10 to Monday February 12, 2018
A controversial court decision in Saskatchewan
Ottawa orders national security review of Aecon sale to Chinese state-owned firm
Boushie family moves from anger to political advocacy in wake of acquittal
Colten Boushie's family meets federal ministers after Stanley's acquittal
The Stanley verdict and its fallout is a made-in-Saskatchewan crisis
You and I can question the Stanley verdict - Politicians should not
Fix our juries, in the name of fairness
Trudeau to meet with Boushie family after not-guilty verdict prompts wave of anger
Liberals review jury selection process after Boushie verdict uproar
Tories accuse PM of 'political interference after comments on Boushie case
Trudeau promises family of slain Indigenous man to 'fix the system'
Our reaction to injustice for Colten Boushie is a reflection of our soul as individuals and Canadians
Anger over Colton Boushie holds important lessons for Canada
Colten Boushie verdict more proof legal system plagued by systemic racism
Liberals must honour the memory of Colten Boushie by fixing a broken justice system
PM way out of line to castigate a verdict
Trudeau has no business in a jury box
Boushie verdict is not a travesty of justice
Gerald Stanley being tried by his peers ins't a bug, it's a feature
Scheer's climate policy alienating potential new Conservative voters
Canada 'must and can do better.' Trudeau says as fallout over Boushie verdict hits House of Commons
'Clearing the plains' continues with the acquittal of Gerald Stanley
After Stanley verdict, lawyers say political commentary risks justice system independence
Trudeau putting judicial independence at risk with Boushie comments, lawyers say
Gerald Stanley acquittal: What are preemptory challenges and why are they so controversial
What political leaders said about the Gerald Stanley verdict
The Colten Boushie case and a possible 'quick fix' for the legal system
Canada's long road to the Colten Boushie verdict
The Union of BC Indian Chiefs says it stands in solidarity with family of Colten Boushie
'Shocked, angered' but not surprised: Reaction continues after Colten Boushie decision
Boushie family pushing for changes to the way jurors are selected after Gerald Stanley acquittal
First Nations groups decry Colten Boushie murder trial verdict
Globe and Mail
Infrastructure funds benefit federal Liberal ridings most
Russia not welcome at G7 any time soon, top Canadian official says
Trump complains about Canadian trade practices, threatens global tax
Environmental groups want Ottawa to toughen new energy project assessment approach
NDP currently not planning investigation into how party handled allegations against Peter Stoffer
In Alberta-B.C. pipeline impasse, the next move is entirely Trudeau's
Trudeau has the country's only viable policy for climate change and pipelines
Large employers want mandatory drug testing as part of marijuana legalization
Canadian auto industry skeptical of claims about access to Japanese market with new TPP
Ottawa will move ahead with review of helicopter deal with Philipines: Trudeau
We're bringing the Sanders/Corbyn momentum to Canada
CBC
G7 summit cost tops $200 million in budget estimates
'Canada does not treat us right': Trump threatens new tax
Iranian-Canadian's death in Iran prison 'highly questionable,' prompts calls for Canada to act
PMO strikes deal with CRA to get data to measure cost of tax avoidance
NDP not yet investigating complaints against Stoffer
Canada will do what it must to keep B.C. from blocking TransMountain: Carr
Conservatives also reviewing internal policy in wake of Rick Dystra
Mulroney. Ford follow well-worn path of outsiders and insurgents in leadership bids
More than 500 scientists demand improved pollution laws in Canada
Arrival of used Aussie fighters pushed back to summer 2019 or later
Aecon takeover by Chinese firm delayed for national security review
Canada to launch new border security app that could go global
Former soldiers camp out to demand improvements for vets
Emergency request to stop deportation of Abdoul Abdi
Toronto Star
'Canada does not treat us right,' Trump complains on trade, the border
Ottawa extends review of China's proposed Aecon takeover due to security considerations
Feds won't entertain attempts by B.C. to stop expansion of Trans Mountain pipeline: Carr
Stock market turmoil is a reminder that the economy is unsound
How to support celebrating Canada's Black heritage and challenge racism
Toronto Sun
Why didn't the media think "people kind" was funny?
Is Canada home to anti-India Sikh extremists
Philippines helicopter deal raises more questions about Trudeau's human rights commitment
Evolving resume of PM Justin Trudeau
The passing of the Jewish NDP?
Fentanyl, the made-in-China killer
National Post
Trump doesn't understand deficits and trade and Canada will pay the price
New allegation: Former House page then 18, describes Peter Stoffer 'planting a big kiss on me'
Sexual misconduct allegations against Stoffer sets off soul-searching by NDP over treatment of women
Conservatives confirm they believe Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, echoing Trump
'It's not just about pipelines': Former B.C. premier Christy Clark says blocking Trans Mountain is illegal'
Maclean's
Meet the woman who crafts Justin Trudeau's image
At the Manning conference, the conservative climate plan is a scrap of pape
Global
Loonie continues slide alongside global stock markets but is expected to stabilize
No retaliatory action planned on Alberta-BC pipeline dispute as federal talks continue: Notley
Canada will do what it must to prevent B.C. from stopping pipeline, says Carr
Conservatives accuse Justin Trudeau of 'waiting for the clock to run out' on Kinder Morgan pipeline
Justin Trudeau calls for acknowledgement of anti-black racism in Canada
RCMP has given 'comfort letters' to companies which help free Canadian hostages
Miscellaneous
Justin Trudeau must brush up on India's recent history before visit with Narendra Modi
Grab your ankles, B.C. - Trudeau's got Dominion
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