Ottawa Observations: Monday, April 16, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, April 16, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Alberta's Notley threatens to restrict oil exports to B.C. amid pipeline dispute
Trudeau's political future hinges on the Trans Mountain pipeline extension
Special prosecutors appointed for Elizabeth May, NDP MP Kennedy Stewart after Trans Mountain pipeline protest
With Chagall headed for auction, National Gallery view against two Quebec museums to buy David painting
Trudeau's national security adviser says briefing on India trip was his own idea
If not for Daniel Jean's blunder, Atwal affair could have been over in days
Emmanuel Macron is becoming the Trudeau we wanted
Pope Francis on Canadian soil: a moral must
Seamus O'Regan draws from his own personal struggles as Veterans Affairs Minister
Canada recalls families of diplomats in Cuba in response to unexplained symptoms affecting some staff
MPs pay emotional tribute to Humboldt Broncos


CBC

Canada sending home families of diplomats in Cuba after cases of 'new type' of brain injury
National security adviser Daniel Jean defends controversial briefing on Atwal affair
Quebec presses for help from feds amid anticipated  jump in asylum seekers
Trudeau and Macron promise to double down on climate-change fight
House of Commons holding emergency debate on Trans Mountain
Rohingya, Venezuela added to Canada's G7 agenda
Alberta unveils bill that could wreak havoc on B.C. gas prices in trade war
Liberals loosen rules that exclude immigrants on medical grounds
Special prosecutors to handle federal MP's cases after anti-pipeline protest arrests
Trudeau gives his definition of 'national interest': Chris Hall
National Gallery wants to buy Jacques-Louis David painting with proceeds from Chagall sale
Why Quebec waded into the Trans Mountain pipeline spat
Trudeau, Macron a meeting of like minds, former ambassador says


Toronto Star

Trudeau's decisiveness doesn't make Trans Mountain hurdles any easier
Why the National Gallery needs to sell a Chagall to get a David
Alberta introduces legislation to restrict flow of oil amid dispute with B.C.
Trudeau's Trans Mountain summit fails to quell pipeline controversy
U.S. lawmaker says new NAFTA deal must open Canada's dairy market


Toronto Sun

First TransMountain, then the resurrection of Energy East
Liberals must change course on sinking approach to shipbuliding
Trudeau kicks pipeline can down the road


National Post

Canadian envoys to Libya worried they'd be 'isolated' from important talks, years after being evacuated: documents
On Trudeau's India trip and the Atwal affair, Daniel Jean had a line and stuck to it
When it comes to TransMountain, Trudeau is on the right trail
National security adviser Daniel Jean points to 'coordinated misinformation' in Jaspal Atwal affair
'We need a new plan': As number of asylum seekers spikes, Quebec asks for federal help
B.C. rejects Justin Trudeau's claim its been silent on Trans Mountain demands


Maclean's

Nationalizing Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Pipeline is a terrible idea
The most logical peacekeeping mission for Canada might be an economic one
Putting the 'limp' in Olympics: Calgary's 2026 bid lives on, but for what, exactly?


Global

B.C. gas prices could jump 45 cents per litre if Alberta turns off the taps: analyst
Energy shippers trepidatious about Alberta plan to control oil and gas exports
British Columbia looking at potential legal action against Alberta over oil restriction bill
Sports minister dodges questions over National Lacrosse Association funding transparency
Saskatchewan premier says legislation is coming to block energy exports to B.C.
Canadian embassy in Cuba now rated as dangerous as Afghanistan
New law would allow Alberta to restrict flow of oil and gas
Indigenous leaders in B.C. say PM Trudeau has 'failed' to protect their interests
House of Commons holds emergency debate on Trans Mountain pipeline
Tributes, moment of silence for Humboldt Broncos in House of Commons
Anti-pipeline activists arrested at Kinder Morgan site could be tried for criminal contempt
Rampant 'misinformation' on Jaspal Atwal affair sparked decision to brief reporters: Daniel Jean
Quebec says 400 asylum seekers a day could enter province this summer


Miscellaneous 

Deadlock at pipeline summit
Canada's Bizarre and Destructive Descent into Petro Politics
There's dumb and there/s Alberta dumb - and Rachel Notley's Bill 12 is both
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip accuses Justin Trudeau and Rachel Notley of brazenly ignoring First Nations rights
Ahead of party convention, petition urges federal Liberals to vote in favour of drug decriminalization
MPs Elizabeth May and Kennedy Stewart could face prosecution for criminal contempt