Ottawa Observations: Friday, March 16, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday , March 16, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Canada sending up to 250 soldiers to join UN peacekeeping mission in Mali
Advocates push Ottawa to take immediate steps against human trafficking
Washington State governor backs B.C. in fight against Trans Mountain pipeline
Canadians like prescription drug plan and paternity leave proposals but not new taxes to pay for them, poll shows
Doug Ford struggles to find the right balance between populism and party conformity
Federal policies stalled with key committee split on workplace marijuana testing
Jagmeet Singh and the lessons of Canada
Will B.C. finally deliver the electoral reform Canada needs?
Federal government will support Canada's part in 2026 World Cup bid


CBC

Canada sending troops to UN Peacekeeping mission in Mali
AG goes after 'spousal expenses' in critical report on Crown corporation
NDP leader says Canada shoudl decalre anti-Sikh violence in 1984 a genocide
Government moves forward in talks with union over Phoenix settlement
Mexico's election poses a growing threat to NAFTA's survival
Drug testing proposal splits group helping Liberals on workplace policies
Mountie sues RCMP, alleging 'systemic harassment'
Jagmeet Singh's view of Sikh separatism under scrutiny after appearances at rallies


Toronto Star

NDP brain trust was unprepared to manage Sikh independence controversy
Our Prime Minister as a pin up model? Justin Trudeau calendar rewards his fans every month of the year
Justin Trudeau is alienating a unlikely group: loyal Liberals
When it comes to Canada's new trade deal, just what have we signed up for?


Toronto Sun

Singh linked to Sikh rapper who promotes independent homeland
Patrick Brown's story is far from over
Quebec police must answer for reporter's arrest


National Post

Trudeau is Captain Canada to our threatened steel workers. Our oil workers? Silence
The right way to cut government spending? Focus on core responsibilities
What a disaster the Ontario PC leadership race was
Some welcome pushback from B.C. and Alberta to FIFA's Word Cup racket
Why Sikh separatism has re-emerged as a flashpoint in Canadian politics
Trudeau's carbon tax plan is close to blowing up in his face
Iran continues persecuting this Canadian family while Trudeau continues not helping
If Trudeau rejects a 'bad' NAFTA deal, he could get something worse


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Global

Canada to send over 200 soldiers to Mail in UN peackeeping mission
Quebec portion of Canadian Agriculture Partnership launched in Montreal
These provinces will be most (and least) hurt if NAFTA is terminated: report
Canada escalates softwood lumber fight with U.S., asks WTO to step in


Miscellaneous 

Washington Governor Hopes BC's attempt to stop Kinder Morgan is "successful'