Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, April 3 2018



Globe and Mail 

What the escalating U.S.-China trade battle means for Canada
Canada demands concessions from U.S. as NAFTA deal nears
Canada must lead effort to investigate Rohingya crisis, Bob Rae says
Catherine Tait appointed as CBC president, becomes first woman to hold role
Officials warned Morneau that selling small-business tax changes would be a challenge
Catherine Tait will have to sell Canadians on CBC's value
Scheer accepts offer of briefing from Trudeau's national security adviser on India trip
Trudeau government's Davos trip cost taxpayers nearly $700,000: documents


CBC

Freeland expected to go to D.C. for late-game NAFTA talks as political pressure ramps up
Andrew Scheer accepts briefing from Trudeau's adviser Daniel Jean on India trip
Bob Rae says Canada should take leadership role in Royhingya crisis
Catherine Tait chosen as CBC/Radio-Canada president
Conservative MPs slam government for pace of judicial appointments
For Trudeau, a normal mid-mandate slump in the polls? Not really
Auditor again flags pension fund for military reservists as 'problematic'
Canada should welcome more African migrants from Israel, UN refugee agency says
Shortage of legal weed would be a gift to black market, research says



Toronto Star

Our flawed freedom-of-information system is an obstacle to monitoring power
Report urges Canada take lead to aid Rohingya refugees
Jagmeet Singh could run for election in 'any' riding - including Quebec
Pension fund for Canadian military reservists flagged as 'problematic' by auditor general
NAFTA deal to reveal how far Canada and Mexico surrendered
Trudeau government continues cycle of cynicism with overlong budget bills


Toronto Sun

How the Liberals' attestation will ruin summer


National Post

Trudeau tweet caused influx of refugee inquiries, confusion within government, emails reveal
Canada is never, ever going to stop killing seals. Your tell-all guide to the seal hunt
Majority of Canadians in most provinces with carbon prices don't know they have one: survey
Canadian mint releases glowing oval coin depicting 1967 UFO encounter in Manitoba
Lawyers stumped over new gender and identity provisions to environmental impact
Trudeau won't be coming to your birthday party, even if you promise cake
Andrew Scheer agrees to security briefing on Trudeau's India trip but insists MPs hear some of it


Maclean's

Fighting Russia's lie machine
Canada's economic future is more uncertain than in Trump's America


Global

Interest rate hikes to hit Alberta harder than elsewhere: RBC
Canada among heaviest food wasters on the plant, report says
Trump may want quick NAFTA deal-in-principle but Canadians doubt that can be done
Canadian light oil prices hit with same discounts afflicting oilsands prices
Andrew Scheer says he will accept unclassified briefing on Jaspal Atwal affair - and invite media
IOC announces list of interested countries for 2026 Winter Games


Miscellaneous 


$4.1 billion federal funding announcement could guarantee new rapid transit lines in Vancouver and Surrey
Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly names Catherine Tait as new CEO of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation