Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, February 13 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene For Tuesday, February 13, 2018

A controversial court decision in Saskatchewan 

Colten Boushie's mother hopeful for change after meeting Trudeau
Wilson-Raybould doesn't think justice system is fair to Indigenous people, vows reform
Boushie family promised 'concrete changes' in meetings with Trudeau, ministers
In the angry wake of Colten Boushie's death, Justin Trudeau tries to find the words
Liberals review jury selection process after Boushie case uproar
Liberals to propose jury selection changes after meeting with Colten Boushie's family

Singh says NDP weighing pledge to abolish peremptory challenges

NDP considering pledge to abolish jury challenge rule in response to Boushie trial verdict
After Boushie case, are we headed for Cladue 2.0?
Boushie's mother meets with Trudeau: 'This ain't going to stop until something changes for the better'
After decades of warnings about race-based targeting, are reforms finally coming to Canada's jury system?
'Even though people say it wasn't about race, it was': Colten Boushie's mother
Colten Boushie verdict: Door open to eliminating peremptory challenges, justice minister suggests
Colten Boushie Verdict poses critical reconciliation test
Colten Boushie and Settlers' Justice




Globe and Mail 

Federal government threatening to force vote toon marijuana legalization
Influenza taking heavy toll on children in Canada
Budget will show how far Morneau will go to put money where Trudeau's mouth is
On pipelines and politics, Alberta's Notley is the clear winner
Canada will not pull Oxfam funding after scandal hist charity's British affiliate
Liberals appoint new chair of Crown corporation that facilitated helicopter deal with Philippines
Canada contributing another $12 million for reconstruction efforts in Iraq: Freeland
McPhedran persists with plan to support Senate staffers harassed on the job
Federal budget expected to focus on gender equality, science: source
Federal government calls on Iran to investigate professor's death
Former PM Kim Campbell says sleeveless dresses 'demeaning' for female news anchors
Liberals to propose jury selection changes after meeting with Colten Boushie's family


CBC

Liberals to unveil budget on February 27 as Canada faces trade, competitiveness uncertainty
Trudeau's Senate point man prepared to limit debate on cannabis bill
A day in Canada-U.S affairs: One threat dropped, two raised, one reality TV show
Trump hamstrings U.S. NAFTA team, says Canada's chief negotiator
Cyberspy agency defends proposed new powers to go on the offensive
Senator  Frum calls on Ottawa to take harder line after Iran calls prof's prison death a suicide
Kim Campbell calls sleeveless dresses 'demeaning' for TV broadcasters
Latest U.S. trade complaint says Canada dumping welded pipe
Senate shoots down senator's plan to use office budget for harassment victims' legal fees
Trudeau says it's time to recognize anti-black racism exists in Canada


Toronto Star

The RCMP is now telling Canadian hostages' families they won't be prosecuted for negotiating with kidnappers
Ottawa picks private firm over charity to help vets find work
'Tiger' Williams continued tour while victim of alleged sex assault flew home to Canada
Refugee claimants challenge federal government over denial of child benefit


Toronto Sun

Ex-PM Kim Campbell says sleeveless dresses 'demeaning' for female TV broadcasters


National Post

Federal government orders retreat on arms sales after controversy over Philippine helicopter deal
NDP's universal pharmacare proposal seems a prime target for Liberal burglary
Trudeau's Senate rep willing to cut off debate on week legislation bill to meet summer timeline
Liberals draw fire for 'highly disappointing' response to Iranian-Canadian's death in Tehran prison
Police agencies across Canada say MMIW inquiry has not asked for case files to review
Unusually harsh flu season - blamed for 130 deaths in Canada - now at  'peak levels'


Maclean's

How Opioid vending machines could fix Vancouver's drug crisis


Global

Notley asks Canadians to speak up about Alberta-B.C. pipeline dispute
Expect a painful ride for the loonie amid stock market selloff
Canadians taking prescription drugs cut groceries, heat spending: study
Canada's cyberspy agency defends proposed new powers to go on offensive
Under increased scrutiny, more officers across Canada are forgoing proactive policing: report
As tax season looms, CRA says service at call centres is getting better
Kim Campbell says wearing sleeveless outfits 'undermines' women on TV


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