Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, February 24 & 25, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, February 24 & 25, 2018


Globe and Mail 

How did Canadian Olympians become the new Ugly Americans?
Trump's combative call with Mexican president casts shadow over NAFTA talks
Broadcast group lobbies provinces to join fight for aid package to media
Ottawa looking to apply non-profit status to media companies: source
Federal budget aims to make economy more resilient over long term, insiders say
Shoot for the moon: Why Canada must become a leader in space
Tory MP Cheryl Gallant fends off nomination challenge in her Ottawa-area riding
Christine Elliot has key advantages in toss up race for Ontario PC leadership
Trudeau ends troubled India trip in his comfort zone of hockey and youth


CBC

Convicted attempted murderer says he bowed out of event in India to save Trudeau embarrassment
What really happened on Trudeau's India trip: Trade concerns overshadowed by wardrobe choices, extremism talk
Time crunch looms over seventh round of NAFTA talks
Watchdog calls for 'compassionate' parole as prison system adopts new assisted death penalty
New parental leave planned in budget aims to get women into workforce
What should Morneau's budget do? We asked the experts - and the critics
Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown sends notice of libel to CTV News
Canadian athlete Dave Duncan arrested, released in South Korea


Toronto Star

Jaspal Atwal says he stayed away from Trudeau event in India to avoid embarrassing PM
Patrick Brown's leadership run a one-way ticket to political purgatory
Howard McCurdy blazed a brilliant trail, but his work is not done
There are no new mistakes in politics
Patrick Brown the sole Red Tory in Ontario PC leadership melodrama


Toronto Sun

Bigger deficit in federal budget?
Singh's big bet on tax fairness, infrastructure
Patrick Brown launches libel suit against CTV
No love for Trudeau's disastrous India adventure
Brown's leadership bid bad news for all
All Trudeau needed to do was denounce the Khalistan movement
If you thought Harper hurt our global standing, then take a look at Trudeau
The curtain falls on Trudeau's Bollywood docu-comedy
Feds shouldn't regulate Facebook


National Post

Federal budget preview: What to expect from Tuesday's announcement
Brown campaign claims its internal polling shows he's gaining support in the Ontario PC leadership race
Trudeau caps troubled India visit with a comforting ball game with Indians women's ice hockey team
'False, malicious, defamatory': Former PC leader Patrick Brown files notice of libel against CTV News


Maclean's

The phone call that ended Patrick Brown's leadership
Justin Trudeau: The Mr. Dressup prime minister
In Trudeau and Trump Jr.'s visits to India, a tale of two trips
Alberta's support of the national climate plan is nice, but hardly necessary


Global

HMCS Calgary involved in fuel spill off B.C. coast
Patrick Brown serves CTV with notice of libel after sexual misconduct allegations
Jaspal Atwal says he's friends with Trudeau, voluntarily bowed out of India event
Latest NAFTA talks aim for breakthrough on toughest issues
'The Liberals aren't alone': All parties must contend with Sikh extremism, says Dosanjh
White House axes Mexican president's visit after leader has testy phone call with Trump
'Nothing has changed': Dozens march for Tina Fontaine in Vancouver
Supplier to NHL's Calgary Flames breathes again as B.C. win ban suspended
Justin Trudeau finishes difficult India visit with some hockey
Trudeau's disastrous India trip won't be forgotten any time soon
What to expect from Canada's federal budget


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