Ottawa Observations: Thursday, February 1, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, February 1, 2018.



Globe and Mail 

Alberta suspends electricity talks with B.C. over pipeline fight
The pipeline war no politician will win
Trudeau must stand up to B.C's crude tactics
Christine Elliot, Caroline Mulroney entering Ontario PC Party leadership race
NDP launches investigation into claims of 'harassing behaviour' against MP Erin Weir
Trudeau takes questions on immigration, Indigenous issues during Winnipeg town hall
MPs studying Bill C-65 willing to hear stories of sexual harassment in secret
Ottawa to begin fully funding Indigenous child-welfare agencies
Conservatives propose tax credit for parents on leave
Heritage committee calls for day of action on Islamophobia


CBC

Some veterans want more than Ottawa can afford, Trudeau tells town hall
'I'm fairly resigned to not live in that house,' Trudeau says on 24 Sussex Drive
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announces investigation into harassment allegation involving MP Erin Weir
Caroline Mulroney, Christine Elliott to run for Ontario leadership
A year later, Trudeau will only revisit electoral reform if pushed by other parties - something MPs don't buy
Plugging leaks: experts soundproof new offices for Trudeau, MPs
Senate holds off on forcing Lynn Beyak to take down 'racist' letters from her website
Andrew Scheer pitches tax break for new parents
Senate passes bill to make O Canada lyrics gender neutral
Trans Mountain pipeline project will be built, prime minister vows
Fintrac's money-laundering penalties in limbo after court ruling
Ottawa to increase funding for First Nations child welfare services
Unofficial RCMP 'sissy' memo a sign of toxic work environment, women say
Ontario Progressive Conservatives to announce new leader on March 10
Worried about U.S. scrapping NAFTA? A Calgary think tank has a just-in-case guide for businesses


Toronto Star

Former MPP Christine Elliott joins Ontario PC leadership race, Caroline Mulroney to follow
New Democrat MP Erin Weir suspended after colleague raises harassment concerns
Saputo CEO criticizes Canada's support of updated TPP trade pact
The challenges mount for Andrew Scheer
Women must be at the centre of fixing Indigenous child welfare system


Toronto Sun

Elliot, Mulroney joining Ontario PC race
Is God the next victim of anthem political correctness?
Government policy hampers Canada's oil industry as U.S. accelerates


National Post

Christine Elliott has made it a race for Ontario PC leadership
Scheer's underwhelming first economic policy suffers from lack of boldness
Tories accuse Trudeau of political interference in Vice-Admiral Mark Norman case
Trudeau leaves Rachel Notley to fight Ottawa's battle in pipeline dispute with B.C.
'I don't see you doing a lot': Trudeau faces tough crowd at town hall meeting in Edmonton
M-103 report makes few recommendations about Islamophobia
NDP MP Erin Weir temporarily suspended from duties following harassment allegations
Think-tank says development in Canadian Arctic lags behind world's northern regions
Patrick Brown is gone but Ontario Tories he angered are still disillusioned


Maclean's

Justin Trudeau on electoral reform: Maybe consistency isn't the word


Global

Calgary mayor supports Notley in B.C. - Alberta pipeline battle: "It's time to show our strength"
B.C. Premier John Horgan says 'there's nothing to take to court' on Kinder Morgan
It may become what some are calling a Canadian Civil War
'That pipeline is going to get built,' says Trudeau


Miscellaneous 


Ottawa's 'Studied Indifference' to Canadian Newspapers Is Undermining Journalism
Justin Trudeau declares war on British Columbia
B.C.'s bitumen ban an 'unconstitutional attack': Alberta premier
B.C. Alberta gear for battle over pipeline