Ottawa Observations: Friday, March 9, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, March 9, 2018


Steeling ourselves for a potential trade war

The trumped up politics of steel
Trump's real target isn't foreign steel or aluminum; it's the WTO
Brazil seeks steel-tariff exemption, experts warn of retaliation otherwise

Globe and Mail 

Brenda Lucki vows 'no stone unturned' on bullying, sexism as she takes helm of RCMP
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman charged with breach of trust by RCMP
Alberta oil threat may hurt industry, prompt judicial challenges: experts
Canada export agency knew of allegations against Gupta family when it approved load, lawyer says
Quebeckers increasingly understand the French are weak on French
Karina Gold becomes first sitting cabinet minister to give birth
Ralph Goodale says Toronto's Union Station was targeted in foiled 2016 terror plot
Notley's brinkmanship with B.C. over pipeline could benefit from some Lougheed magic dust


CBC

Canadian Crown corporation embroiled in global legal battle over private jet deal gone bad
Mounties charge Vice-Admiral Mark Norman with breach of trust
Canada being invited to take 'greater role' in Iraq mission, says NATO general
Brenda Lucki named Canada's 1st permanent female RCMP commissioner
Ireland rejects Canada-U.S. model for post-Brexit border
Karina Gould becomes first federal cabinet minister to have a baby in office
NAFTA termination would have modest impact on economy: Conference Board of Canada
Canada's unemployment rate nudges down to 5.8% in February


Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau should not glibly dismiss universal programs
Canadians lack proper human rights protection from cellphone monitoring
Who can help save the Rohingya? Canada

Toronto Sun

Atwal's learning the hard way that some crimes are unforgivable
Tariffs or not, Canada needs to increase pro-business policies

National Post

Live by the socks, die by the socks - Liberals slump as Trudeau's popularity fades
Mr. Trudeau, if he can, should get serious about running this country
RCMP charge Vice Admiral Mark Norman over alleged leak of shipbuilding information
Trudeau appoints Brenda Lucki to lead challenge-plagued RCMP
Indigenous groups not convinced as MMIW inquiry seeks money to expand


Maclean's

Is it time to change up Team Trudeau?


Global

Fukushima disaster produced 'no adverse effects' on B.C.'s coast: SFU study
North America's first bio fuel facility opens in Surrey
"It's about time" said former RCMP officer on appointment of Brenda Lucki
City of Vancouver urges Canada to decriminalize personal possession of illicit drugs
Trans Mountain granted interim injunction against blockades at 2 B.C. terminals
Canadians creating more waste and lack unified to deal with it: report
'Different perspectives:' Prime minister adamant Trans Mountain pipeline will be built


Miscellaneous