Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, April 10, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Vice-Admiral Mark Norman makes first court appearance to face breach of trust charge
Tory MPs disappointed in Maxime Bernier's decision to release book chapter contradicting Scheer
Stephen Harper criticized for congratulating Hungary's Viktor Orban on re-election
Alberta judge quashes parts of federal law on sex offender registry
Canadians struggle to find home rentals as prices climb, availability declines


CBC

Emergency cabinet meeting ends with government offering no solutions to TransMountain standoff
Stephen Harper criticized for congratulating Hungary's Orban following anti-immigrant campaign
Higher wages in Mexico's auto sector are a long way off: ambassador
WTO creates two dispute settlement panels to review U.s. softwood lumber duties
China wants no 'progressive' elements in any free trade deal with Canada: envoy
Mark Norman says he's 'anxious to get to court' in breach-of-trust case
Senator Kim Pate to introduce bill aimed at mandatory minimum penalties
Allen under fire for online comments against gay marriage, Muslim dress
National security oversight committee to probe-events surrounding Trudeau's India trip
Liberals face backlash over ban on blood donations by sexually active gay men
Provinces, territories agree to billions in spending on Liberal housing strategy
If proposed pipeline fails, Kinder Morgan could take Canada to court


Toronto Star

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Toronto Sun

Trudeau has options for strong action on Kinder Morgan but will he use them?
A carbon tax on two conditions only

National Post

Northern Ontario's dream to be reborn: 'We're treated like a colony'
Trudeau still gives green fanatics cover as they strangle Trans Mountain
New book pans Trudeau's policy reveals his frosty relationship with Stephane Dion
Do we have rule of law in this country? Do we have a functional government?

Maclean's

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Global

If Canada has a plan to save the Trans Mountain pipeline project, cabinet isn't saying
B.C. Premier 'surprised and concerned' at Alberta's move to throttle oil flow
B.C. Liberals warn blocking Trans Mountain twinning could increase oil by rail
Thousands of Calgary protestors loudly demand B.C. stop blocking Trans Mountain  pipeline project
B.C. government launches rental housing task force
Alberta prepared to buy Trans Mountain pipeline outright, Notley says
Trudeaus not attending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding



Miscellaneous 

Fatal costs of Kinder Morgan
Death of Kinder Morgan a Campaign Promise, Premier Says
Trudeau recalls cabinet ministers to Ottawa for emergency meeting in support of Kinder Morgan