Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, February 7, 2018.


Globe and Mail 

Kinder Morgan readies for legal action in Trans Mountain pipeline feud
Ottawa orders review of deal to sell helicopters to Philippine military
Canada should not sell military helicopters to Rodrigo Duterte
Canadian military criticized over sexual-harassment policies
Alberta banning B.C. wing: The sour grapes look bad on Canada
Conservatives call for national-security review of Aecon sale to Chinese company
Tensions flare in Senate over marijuana-legalization bill
Gender-neutral lyrics to O Canada become official
Justin Trudeau says 'peoplekind' remark was a 'dumb joke'
Can Trudeau's sunny ways sell NAFTA in the Windy City?


CBC

Trudeau government will insist on ultimate authority over fate of pipeline in B.C.-Alberta spat: source
Killing free trade would hurt U.S middle class, Trudeau tells Chicago crowd
O Canada now officially gender neutral after bill receives royal assent
Medicine Hat man pleads guilty to threatening Prime Minister Trudeau
Federal government orders review of controversial helicopter deal with the Philippines
Trudeau writes off peoplekind quip as 'dumb joke'
Ottawa spends millions on artificial intelligence to battle child pornography
Group at centre of summer jobs storm stirs debate over graphic anti-abortion images
New Manitoba senator says federal dental program for First Nations, Inuit communities isn't working
Trudeau to meet with Amazon, eBay CEOs on 4 day U.S. trip
On eve of Trudeau trip to India, Sajjan, Sohi dismiss claims of Sikh nationalism
As fall Quebec election looms, polls give the CAQ the momentum
Canada's acceptance rate of asylum seekers is the highest in 27 years - here's why
Gender persecution the top reason women seek asylum in Canada


Toronto Star

Trudeau meeting Amazon CEO as Toronto vies for new HQ
What Trudeau's next step toward fighting racial discrimination must be
Caroline Mulroney offers grimy PC's a fresh start
Justin Trudeau lacks means for quick end to Alberta-B.C. feud


Toronto Sun

If peoplekind was a joke, nobody got the memo
Peoplekind a joke? No it's  a glimpse into Trudeau's mind
Beware the Liberal thought police
Trudeau cabinet to get #MeToo treatment in Hush Chamber
Constitutionality is the key in Trans Mountain fight and B.C. is on the wrong side


National Post

On resource development, Trudeau risks repeating the sins of his father
Canada's Conservatives won't start winning until they know why they want to win
Can B.C. really stop the Trans Mountain pipeline, and how can the federal government make sure it is built?
How 'peoplekind' has done a disservice to the brave women of Iran
Justin Trudeau gives his explanation of the 'peoplekind' controversy: 'I made a dumb joke'
B.C. Premier says wine boycott by Alberta is 'over the top' but he won't retaliate
The Stephen Harper bird sanctuary in Israel is over budget and behind schedule
Trudeau intervenes in lawsuit against military because Justice lawyers' argument 'does not align' with beliefs
Fisheries Act changes welcomed by scientists, while industry groups say they'll wait and see


Maclean's

Alberta's strong carbon policy is key to getting pipelines built
How B.C. and Alberta can get out of their trade war before it gets worse
Caroline Mulroney on why she's running and what's wrong in Ontario
The battle to clean up B.C.


Global

Trans Mountain CEO condemns B.C.'s move to restrict bitumen shipments
We're standing up for the national interest': Trudeau weighs in on Alberta, B.C. dispute
Alberta beef boycott would have been 'banning our own product': B.C. Cattlemen
Quebec activists buy up B.C. win in 'solidarity' with the West Coast
B.C. premier says he won't retaliate in ongoing fight with Alberta
Hearings scheduled to deport alleged ISIS supporter in B.C., official says
Scott Moe says Saskatchewan will not ban B.C. wines in pipeline dispute
'This is a fight between B.C. and the rest of Canada': Alberta not backing down on B.C. wine boycott
B.C. and Alberta's war isn't about oil or the environment, it's about getting reelected
Justin Trudeau on NAFTA:' No deal' might be better than a bad one for Canada


Miscellaneous 

Pipeline opponents in Quebec and Ontario launch buying campaigns in support of B.C. Wines
Rachel Notley's days of whine and poses
Protestors call for apology from Trudeau after false hijab-cutting incident
Alberta/B.C. wine war headlines not as bold, plummy and playful as we had hoped