Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Budget Day 2018

Twelve things you need to know

Liberals table budget that punts response to U.S. tax cuts

In the Liberal era, this is what an austerity budget looks like
Small businesses with large passive investment income to be taxed more
Seven changes that could affect your finances
Ottawa opens door to charitable status for new organizations
Liberals deliver their version of an Orange Wave budget
Andrew Scheer calls Liberals' budget deficit 'irresponsible'
Morneau says 2018 federal budget aims to bring more women into workforce
Morenau's budget misses the point by not responding to Trump
The 2018 Budget is a pitch to Canadian women voters. But is it enough?
Liberals spend billions to close gaps for working women, Indigenous families
Highlights of Bill Morneau's 'equality + growth' budget
Budget boosts funding for First Nations self-government, Indigenous services
Federal budget shores up cyber defences but is silent on new jets and warships
Passive investment income tax changes target only richest corporations, Morneau says
Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivers his 3rd federal budget
Morneau's third budget is his chance to prove he deserves his job
What this budget tells us about the Liberal mindset before 2019 election
Free-spending federal budget contains measure to boost women in the workforce, Indigenous service and science funding
Winners, losers of 2018 Federal Budget
Liberals pitch $500 million cyber security plan
Ottawa had no choice but to set aside funds in budget to end n-fly list ordeals for innocent Canadians
Bill Morneau's budget sets off the longest election campaign
Liberals unveil 'equality and growth' budget - includes $18B deficit
Trudeau Liberals just tabled Canada's First flown blown social justice budget 
This budget equally bad for all genders
Morneau's Seinfeld budget punts on big issues
The Liberals deliver a federal budget that has noting to do with budgeting, or the economy
Five ways the federal budget may affect average Canadians
Hey Big Spender, it's time to turn in those $1,000 bills
In their third federal budget, Trudeau's Liberals show their cunning
Federal budget aims to boost the number of women in the work force
Band-Aid solution: Ottawa sets aside $50 million to support local journalism
Federal budget invests $500 million over five years to battle cyber crime
Federal budget includes $5 billion in new spending on Indigenous affairs
Bill Morneau's bid for redemption after taking a beating last fall
B.C. applauding federal budget but still looking for details
B.C. finance minister has mixed reactions to federal budget
Liberals promise $5.5M to fund sex assault crisis centres at universities
Federal Budget 2018: Bono praises Canada's boost in foreign aid spending
Budget 2018 outlines how cannabis will be taxed, grants money to fight opioid crisis
Canada's 2018 budget contains no timetable to balance books
No-fly List Kids celebrate 'huge step' with $80 million in federal funding
No tax cuts but low-income workers and small business owners can breathe easier
Canada plans to give 5 days paid leave to domestic abuse victims in federal workplaces
Some (lesser-known) highlights, from Pharmacare to service dogs
Liberals introduce new paternity leave, plan for pay-equity law


Globe and Mail 

Trudeau backs official who said Indian government factions sabotaged trip
NATO researcher warns of Russian interference in 2019 Canadian election
Peter Navarro is Ottawa's worst nightmare - and he's gaining influence
PC Party ready to 'move on' after Brown debacle, Fedeli says
Canada gravely concerned by Myanmar's jailing of journalists: Freeland


CBC

Trudeau stands by government official floating Atwal theory
RCMP getting $10 million to re-activate 'unfounded' sexual assault cases
Phoenix fix approaching $1B as Feds look at scrapping system
'We're all in this together': federal minister urges Sask. to sign climate plan
Activists question Federation of Black Canadians' leadership, ties to Liberals


Toronto Star

It was India, maybe they thought no one would notice


Toronto Sun

Jaspal Atwal, the Aga Khan and Trudeau's shifting definition of friendship


National Post

Patrick Brown is better off away from the Ontario PC Party's nest of vipers
PM doesn't refute "conspiracy theory' that Indian government factions sabotaged  his trip


Maclean's

The last hours of Patrick Brown's leadership
The meaning of B.C. and Alberta's petty bourgeois trade spat
The Phoenix pay system's days are numbered/ Here's why it has to go
A way forward for Indigenous peoples: It's about more than the money
How Trudeau's top national security advisor lost the plot in India


Global

Liberal MP behind convicted attempted murderer's invite to Trudeau event resigns from caucus role
Federal government to scrap Phoenix pay system, invest in better customer service at CRA
Justin Trudeau backs official that said Indian government involved in Jaspal Atwal invitation
As America deals with Russian interference, Canada allocates millions to protect electoral system
Why Canada's low tech voting system would be hard to sabotage
Trudeau government appoints former Omar Khadr lawyer as federal judge


Miscellaneous 

Federal Budget a disappointment for Poverty Fighters
Why Governments Want Weak News Media