Ottawa Observations: Monday, March 19 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, March 19, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Federal government to force cannabis firms to disclose investor information
Federal government won't block Huawei's business in Canada
Canada to send troops to Mali in dangerous peacekeeping mission
Ukraine fears prompt Canada to raise alarm over proposed Russian pipeline
Liberal MPs to urge Trudeau to push Magnitsky-style laws at G7 summit
Judge orders Guptas to ground Canadian-funded jet
VIA Rail replacing core fleet with trains capable of using electric and diesel power
Liberal government takes tiptoe approach to Mali peacekeeping
The coming carbon tax showdown
Mother tells federal committee how she lost her daughter to human traffickers


CBC

Canada's arms deal with Saudi Arabia includes 'heavy assault' vehicles
NDP MPs ask Canada's watchdog to make sure Facebook is safeguarding Canadians' private data
Health Canada proposes strict limits on marijuana packaging, production
Canada sending 6 helicopters to help UN mission in Mali
Ouellet agrees to have confidence vote on her Bloc leadership brought forward
Canadian at centre of Facebook data scandal cut political teeth with Liberals
Super-fast, next generation 5G wireless to get $200M research boost from governments
Cross-country consultations to address 'nationwide' problem of human trafficking begin in Halifax
Elections chief says lowering voting age to 16 is an idea 'worth considering'
Via Rail to launch process to buy new trains with federal funding announcement
Parliament Hill security unions complain of dismal morale
Public service union says it's owed $10M due to Phoenix
Health Canada to launch consultations on how high-alcohol mixed drinks should be sold
Every Canadian should have the right to vote - even those living abroad
Green Party appoints veteran journalist Jo-Ann Roberts as deputy leader
Elections Canada launching new initiatives to serve Indigenous voters


Toronto Star

Singh did not succeed with Sikh violence answers


Toronto Sun

Voters unimpressed with Trudeau's India roadshow
Foreign oil gets free ride from feds
Trudeau gone as PM if election held tomorrow


National Post

Canada's new peacekeeping mission to Mali is more about image than national security
Justin Trudeau is less popular than Stephen Harper was at this point in his tenure as PM
The hypocrisy of Washington State taking a stand against Trans Mountain 
Summer jobs rejections spike abortion-rights requirement
The Supreme Court faces the emo drama of expatriate voting


Maclean's

The complex history of Sikh trauma will make or break Jagmeet Singh
Why people never see populism coming


Global

Liberals set to tighten gun control laws
Roughly 250 Canadian troops are heading to Mali - what dangers will they face?
Government confirms pot packaging will be plain, with branding and logos 'restricted'
Trump policies have caused turmoil within Canada's immigration system: Aid Agencies
Conservatives call for full debate on government's peacekeeping mission: 'Mali is a war zone'


Miscellaneous