Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 1, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, March 1, 2018

Steeling ourselves for a potential trade war

U.S unveils steep tariffs, raising peril of trade war
Trump's steel tariff could drive up Canada's military procurement costs
Trump says U.S. will impose tariffs of 25% for steel, 10% for aluminum
Stocks fall as Trump announces tariffs on steel, aluminum. Canada and Europe say they'll retaliate
From Bud Beer to Apple Macs, Trump's proposed aluminum and steel tariffs have a widespread impact
'It's a mess': Canadian companies under a cloud of uncertainty as Trump proposes steel tariffs
Donald Trump says U.S. to slap 25% tariff on steel, 10% on aluminum imports next week
Here's how Trump's tariffs on aluminum could make your beer more expensive
Trump's tariff announcement leaves Canadian steel, aluminum producers in limbo
U.S. imposing new tariffs on steel, aluminum
Foreign steel in Donald Trump's crosshairs with U.S. president expected to announce steep tariffs: reports


Globe and Mail 

U.S unveils steep tariffs, raising peril of trade war
Liberal MPs block Tory bid to hear from Trudeau's national security adviser on India
Bloc Québécois split between political pragmatists, hard-line spearatists
Even in death, the Bloc could wreak havoc on the Liberals
Federal government considering legislation aimed at tax evaders: Morneau
The double edged sword of being Caroline Mulroney, the famous political neophyte
Saskatchewan seeks federal funding without signing on to climate-change plan
Status of Women Canada gets ready to grow, and change, with the times



CBC

Apple Canada maintains it never misled Canadians on iPhone slowdown
DND gas mask fight a sign of toxic Canada/U.S. trade climate, say experts
Conservatives fail in bid to bring national security adviser to testify on Atwal affair
Canadians' confidential tax info to be shared with police in other countries
Trudeau says taxing foreign online businesses would cost Canadians
'Small but mighty": Status of Women grows from federal agency to full department
What the Bloc Quebecois's big-split could mean for 2019
Lynn Beyak fights to keep Senate website featuring letters described as "racist'
Political strategist and Hamilton activist fined $50 for trespassing at Kelseys
Rail shipment delays causing 'dire situation' for Canadian farmers
Canada's oilpatch handicap not helped by federal budget, observers say
Ontario PC leadership rivals take gloves off in final debate
The high political cost of budgeting for Canada's long-term economic future
Psychiatric service dog handlers to get tax credit
Trudeau went all the way to India and all he got was this lousy diplomatic incident
'Room for encouragement' in federal budget, says Indigenous child welfare advocate


Toronto Star

Finance Minister Bill Morneau faces accusations of conflict of interest over pharmacare
Lynn Beyak fights for right to fund her racist beliefs with tax dollars
Canada vastly unprepared to process migrants and refugees
Trudeau stands by decision not to include tax on foreign online businesses in federal budget
Bill Morneau's unwise decision to backtrack on pharmacare


Toronto Sun

Justin Trudeau's blame-shifting duck and run over India
Timid Liberal budget fails Canadians who need bold policy steps
Trump is energizing his country, Trudeau not so much
Path ahead clear for new Ontario PC leader


National Post

If Trudeau won't answer the questions in question period, what's the bloody point?
Conservatives drop India motion after uproar from Canadian Sikh community
Liberals block opposition attempts to have security officials testify over Atwal affair
Federal Liberals strengthen arms exports bill but experts say big loopholes remain
A truly pro-woman budget wouldn't try to tell me how to live my life
Why did Scheer choose this moment to go full Joe Clark on Jerusalem?


Maclean's

Donald Trump is the Magic 8 Ball president
The Bloc Québécois: What if Lucien Bouchard was right?
On peacekeeping, Canada is failing the global community


Global

The government wants to share more of your tax information
Goodale mum on Jaspal Atwal affair, says new all-party security committee could examine further
Trudeau government promising $42M to assist thousands of disabled veterans


Miscellaneous 

Xi Jinping's Power Grab and China's world domination plan
Conservatives delay introducing motion in Parliament on Khalistan