Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 29, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, March 29, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Liberals introduce legislation to speed up Canada's criminal-justice system
Government proposes changes to jury-selection process after the Colten Boushie case
Canada 150 research chairs draw scientists fleeing Trump, guns and Brexit
Federal government optimistic NAFTA deal could be finalized in April
Canada's economy disappoints amid tougher real estate regulations, oil sands shutdowns
Indigenous coalition says missing and murdered inquiry should be denied extensions
The importance of the Canada's mission to Mali
Russian spies aimed to discredit WADA, spread disinformation about Canada with cyber campaigns
Despite recent tensions, Singh says NDP caucus is united behind him
Federal Liberals seeking new Parliamentary Budget Officer
Federal infrastructure plan behind schedule: PBO
Jason Kenney taps into deep well of Western alienation


CBC

Russia's 'reciprocal' retaliation would see four Canadian diplomats expelled
Liberals propose major criminal justice changes to unclog Canada's courts
Couple caught in Phoenix fiasco gets action from Ottawa after speaking to CBC
Federal, provincial governments fund creation of Calgary Olympic bid corporation
NDP asks ethics watchdog to look into Liberal MP's India trip guest
Canada 150 program results in 'brain gain' for Canadian universities: Duncan
Canada's GDP shrank by 0.1% in January, dragged down by oil and real estate
Conservatives demand apology from Morneau over 'neanderthal' comment
Canada's GDP shrank by 0.1% in January, dragged down by oil and real estate
Trudeau boasts of tough stance on wealthy at swanky Liberal fundraiser 


Toronto Star


He was deported for 'serious criminality.' Now the federal Liberals disagree on whether he can return
Pope Francis misses a big opportunity by not apologizing for residential schools
Pharmacare: Focus on Canadian who need it most
Ontario's Wynne brings back big deficits and Justin Trudeau could get sideswiped


Toronto Sun

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National Post

Minister delivers much-needed kick in the pants to justice system
Tories cut ties with Scheer's B.C. South Asian community organizer after Post reveals accusations of past 'cheque kiting' scheme
'Things could have been handled better': How Jagmeet Singh ended up i a fight with his own MPs
Putin, not gender equality needs to the be the focus of Canada's G7  summit


Maclean's

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Global

China should punish "U.S. colony' Canada over anti-dumping measures: Chinese editorial
Liberals table massive piece of legislation to overhaul Canadian justice system


Miscellaneous 


Burnaby anti-pipeline protests indicate a 'crisis' in B.C.: Horgan