Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Wednesday, March 21, 2018



Globe and Mail 

NAFTA countries 'finally starting to converge' on autos issue, Ligthhizer says
U.S. seeks to limit food label warnings under NAFTA negotiations
Federal Court ruling would be enough to clear way for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Notley says
Manitoba Hydro directors resign en masse after Premier Brian Pallister blocks payment to Metis Federation
Former chief justice Beverly McLachlin nominated for hong Kong's top court
Calgary votes to proceed with bid for 2016 Winter Olympics, but with federal, provincial support
Jagmeet Singh's unclear statements dig him deeper into controversy
The 'values test' rears its ugly head in Quebec again
Interference by foreign actors a new reality in elections, Trudeau says
Parliament Hill staffers call for closer look at workplace bullying
Duclos on defensive as opposition mocks gender neutral language policy


CBC

Former Supreme Court of Canada chief justice Beverly McLachlin to be judge in Hong Kong
Service Canada's gender neutral directive is 'confusing' and 'will be corrected' says minister
Foreign election interference a reality, says Trudeau after Putin's re-election
Liberals told to be careful as federal government prepares to consult on plan to combat racism
Liberals tried pilot project with Facebook data whistleblower in 2016: source
New safety standards aim to rid roads of 'phantom vehicles'
Abdoul Abdi deportation hearing postponed until after Federal Court Case
Optimism returns to NAFTA talks as U.S. reportedly makes key concession on autos
B.C. judge strikes down mandatory minimum sentence for sexual interference
Creators of Sixties Scoop adoption program says it wasn't meant to place kids with white families
Federal gun control reforms don't go far enough, Quebec school shooting survivors say
Reactor's neighbours alarmed over radioactive toxins in river


Toronto Star

Trudeau applauds NAFTA 'momentum' as Trump's trade chief confirms progress on auto dispute
By linking abortion rights to jobs funding the Liberals have opened up a new front in a culture war
Critics mock Service Canada's move to gender-neutral language
Citizenship rate drops after Stephen Harper-era changes, study finds
Jagmeet Singh coverage an extreme double standard on extremism


Toronto Sun

What worlds will Justin Trudeau ban next?
Balanced Budgets still matter to Canadians


National Post

Trudeau government's needless obsession with gender is exhausting
The numbers are in: Canadians really, really hate their premiers
Lower the voting age to 16? Sure, but why stop there?
Newfoundland wins big with tweaks to equalization formula, Alberta not so much
Frostbite and fuel shortages: The logistical challenges of a military operation in Canada's Arctic
When it comes to peace keeping Canada's (sort of , but not really) back!


Maclean's

Amid NAFTA auto breakthrough, obstacles remain


Global

Justin Trudeau: foreign election interference a reality after Vladimir Putin re-election
Service Canada employees asked to avoid using Mr., Mrs., or Ms. as well as mother and father
Trudeau government slammed for failing to deport criminals, security risks
Here's what the Liberals paid Cambridge Analytica's Chris Wylie to do - and what they say he didn't do
Trudeau gets tough on gangs by hassling target shooters
Canada signs commitment to end data roaming charges, but it's not binding
Deportation hearing of former Somali child-refugee delayed until after federal hearing in May


Miscellaneous 

Trudeau, Notley and Trans Mountain claims: A Tyee Fact Check
Federal Ministers argue Trans Mountain Expansion Necessary part of Climate plan
Canada's best and worst cities to buy home on single income