Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, March 22, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Trade war looms at U.S. hits China with $60 billion in tariffs
Canada could be collateral damage in a U.S. - China trade war
Boeing will not appeal case against Bombardier at U.S. Trade Court: Spokesman
Liberal MPs block bid to have Trudeau's national security adviser testify about India trip
MPs call for Wylie and social-media executives to testify on data abuse
Someone needs to start adult conversation in Alberta about debt - but who?
Former Manitoba Hydro chair takes aim at Premier Brian Pallister's account of board exodus
Senate gives approval in principle to bill to legalize recreational marijuana
Chief Public Health Officer calls for eradication of tuberculosis in the North
Privacy watchdog decries 'gap' in law for political parties handling personal info
The real problem with social media targeting by politicians is what you don't see


CBC

Trudeau government avoids defeat on key pot bill vote
Spy agency chief says new powers would help stop cyberattacks before they happen
It's official - the Harper government muzzled scientists. Some say it's still happening
Russian embassy calls Trudeau's criticism of Putin 'confrontational'
Peru's ambassador to Canada is set to become Peru's next president
Leading Quebec investigative journalist ordered to reveal who leaked information about political corruption
Trudeau says party not turning back on social media in future campaigns
Liberals' claim of 'steady increase' in gun crime rests on a 'drastic' comparison to a low crime year
Canada seizing few shipments of fake goods despite targeting counterfeits
No all-party consensus on independent election debate commissioner
Phoenix replacement will better mesh HR, pay systems, minister pledges


Toronto Star

Liberals' plan to legalize marijuana by midsummer passes first hurdle in the Senate
With Mali mission, Canadian troops are enterting a madhouse


Toronto Sun

In support of populism and Doug Ford


National Post

Since Trump was elected, tourism to U.S. from every region of the world is down - except Canada
Netflix and caffeine parliamentarians preparing for all nighter in the House of Commons
'An unjustified infringement': First Nation sues Ottawa, British Columbia over oil tanker ban
The Liberals don't get why religious Canadians refuse to submit to their political dictates
Liberals have not time for facts in their war on the gender gap


Maclean's

China is a bigger threat than Russia - but you won't hear Trudeau say it
Alberta budget: Rachel Notley's NDP looks anxiously over its shoulder
Kill the Senate


Global

'It was inevitable': Richmond mayor not surprised Trudeau won Senate pot showdown
Alex Pierson: Social media played a huge role in electing Justin Trudeau
Liberal plan to legalize pot survives Senate vote
Canada has tried to deport this B.C. man for 20 years. 'Stateless' criminals pose challenge for CBSA
Russia decries Trudeau's 'confrontational' call for Putin to play more positive role in the world


Miscellaneous