Ottawa Observations: Friday, April 6, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, April 6, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Russian embassy spokesperson in Ottawa among four diplomats expelled from Canada
Cross-border businesses keep a wary eye on NAFTA negotiations
NAFTA talks continue to Washington, although top officials exit
The looming 'symbolic' NAFTA deal is a long way from the real thing
Ben Chin, former news anchor and Christy Clark aide, to be Morneau's next chief of staff
Scheer insists committee get briefed on Trudeau's india trip before he does


CBC

NAFTA partners close to agreement-in-principle with a heavy focus on auto sector
Chinese ambassador calls for Canada's cooperation in U.S. trade fight
Canadian firm tied to Facebook data scandal got $100K from feds in 2017
The 'taboo' against the use of chemical weapons may be fading, says Britain's military chief
Bought for just $!6,000, a Chagall masterpiece is set to make millions for the National Gallery
Protected marine area open to oil, gas exploration
Tory leader insists committee get briefed on India trip before he does
With nine weeks to go, the Ontario election is Doug Ford's to lose
Fort McMurray mayor to put pipeline delays on agenda as Trudeau visits Alberta city


Toronto Star

NAFTA talks in 'new, more intensive phase,' Freeland says
A plan to overhaul Canadian health care systems
Oilpatch CEO blasts Liberal government for not doing its job to get pipelines built


Toronto Sun

With the right leadership, Canada can support world's energy needs
What ails our oil and gas sector? PM's policies
Liberals excel at dark art of division
With carbon pricing up against the ropes, Catherine McKenna needs to learn humility


National Post

Serious questions remain around Atwal affair despite partisan silliness
A mirror could show Trudeau why Alberta is suffering. No research required
The Liberals prefer punishing Christians to confronting the abortion issue
Hooray! Canada's military actually succeeded in procuring a new weapon
Russian diplomat booted from Canada has some advice for Trudeau - it won't work
Liberals, Conservatives refund donations from Conrad Black as NDP raise concerns over lack of 'red flags'


Maclean's

Why do we rely on UK to disclose Canada's pay inequity
Trudeau says "We're all getting what we want' on pipeline. he means nobody's happy


Global

Kinder Morgan pipeline protests a legacy of dismissing environmental worries: Trudeau
Mobil alerts launch in Canada
India becomes latest country to ban imports of Canadian seal products
Canadian competition bureau investigating allegations of blueberry price fixing
The CRA hasn't fixed its call centre issue. Taxpayers say they're still getting blocked
Quebecers have to start paying a Netflix tax - here's why the rest of Canada doesn't


Miscellaneous 

Federal and B. C. Privacy watchdogs combine Investigation in to Facebook and AggregateIQ
First Nations protestor disrupts Trudeau's Vancouver fundraiser, calls him liar