Ottawa Observations: Monday, February 19, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday,  19, 2018



Globe and Mail 

South Africa's Guptas hid Bombardie jet, EDC says in court repossession efforts
Trudeau, Wilson-Raybould draw lawyers' ire over remarks in wake of Stanley verdict
CRA cracks down on undeclared tips for restaurant and bar staff
Canadian banks set for strong results as trade, housing risks loom
Alberta. B.C. pipeline dispute escalates as wine ban heads to trade tribunal
Singapore plans 'Netflix tax' as NDP push for one in Canada
No criticism needed: Canada's jury system works
Morneau signals federal budget may including funding for independent no-fly list system
Elections commissioner examining Liberal MP Majid Jowhari's fundraiser
Liberals mulling use-it-or-lose-it paternity leave, Trudeau says
Trudeau to meet Indian politician behind Sikh separatist controversy
Federal government appealing B.C. Supreme Court decision on solitary confinement
To vilify Sir John A. MacDonald is to wrongly seek a single scapegoat for Canada's mistreatment of Indigenous people


CBC

Trudeau government moves to mend fences with India over Sikh tensions
Liberals look at creating use-it-or-lose it leave for fathers, Trudeau says
B.C. challenges Alberta wind ban under free trade rules
Prison tattoo and needle programs would help curb hepatitis: internal memo
Federal government to fight solitary confinement ruling from B.C. court
Canada raises 'concerns' over Israel's mass deportation plan for African migrants
Governments of the past have been able to provide proper veteran care. So what's changed?


Toronto Star

Bombardier may lay off hundreds of workers in  Quebec if no orders come in
Booze-fuelled military flights spark calls for change


Toronto Sun

No need to rush pot


National Post

Divide and conquer? In Canadian politics, it seems maybe not
After rousing party convention, real challenges lie ahead for NDP leader Jagmeet Singh
Canadian military rethinks morale tours in wake of Tiger Williams sex assault


Maclean's

The NDP knows what it stands for. Now begins the work of policymaking
The B.C.-Alberta pipeline fight could undo our national climate plan


Global

No Fly List Kids parents hopeful about federal budget funding fix
As Canada looks to Indian trade opportunities, Trudeau denies being give cold shoulder
B.C. government to formally challenge Alberta's wine ban


Miscellaneous 

NDP rallies around Singh at first convention
Justin Trudeau visits Mahatma Ghandhi's ashram in the Indian state of Gujarat