Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, April 24, 2018



Globe and Mail 

In wake of the Toronto van attack, Canada's politicians do the right thing
Liberal MP Francis Drouin says allegation made in Halifax a case of mistaken identity
Ottawa eyes First Nations investment in Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Debate sparked over University of Alberta tribute to David Suzuki
G7 ministers pressing tech giants to remove extremist content faster, Goodale says
Senate passes motion condemning China's 'hostile behaviour' in South China Sea
NAFTA talks reaching 'crucial moment,' Freeland says
Canada infrastructure bank hires first CFO, but search continues for chief executive
CN Rail asks customers for 'patience' as service recovery gains traction
Ottawa imposes new measures on lobster industry in effort to protect right whales


CBC

'We cannot live in fear': Trudeau reacts to deadly Toronto van attack
Deadly van 'attack' not part of organized terror plot, says Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale
Trudeau, Goodale try to reassure Canadians and the world in wake of deadly van attack
RCMP knew about Atwal's invitation earlier than previously revealed
Liberal MP accused of sexual assault issues public defence on Twitter
Conservatives demand Liberals act to halt illegal border crossings
Federal government not doing enough to manage risk of fish farms, environmental watchdog says
Atlantic seniors among hardest hit by suspended income supplements
UN says Canada needs more helicopters to fully meet its peackeeping commitments in Mali


Toronto Star

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Toronto Sun

The challenges of keeping safe in a free society
A country mourns


National Post


It was 'life and death' for officer who arrested van attack suspect, says another who knows
Defence officials wonder whether it still makes sense to move counterterrorism unit out of Ottawa
New environmental assessment law leaves too much power in hands of politicians, industry environmental groups warn
Quebec lays claim to David's painting of Saint Jerome, ending National Gallery's bid to buy it with Chagall proceeds
Fisheries department doing too little to protect wild fish, audit says
How should Canada's political parties deal with their mavericks


Maclean's

Toronto van attack coverage has been plagued by fake news, screw-ups and lies


Global

'We've made our decision': B.C. First Nation speaks up for Trans Mountain pipeline
NAFTA deal could be done as early as this week: source
Liberal MP says sexual assault accusation the result of mistaken identity
Toxic Russian rocket splashdown in Arctic prompts outcry from Inuit who use the area for hunts
Toronto van attack and 'dark' internet at the forefront of G7 meeting
Documents shed light on how Liberals came up with controversial Canada Summer Jobs attestation
Opposition motion calls for action to stop flow of illegal border crossings into Canada
Rachel Notley backs Trans Mountain expansion in Alberta community where pipeline begins


Miscellaneous 

DFO, NEB to inspect Trans Mountain Burnaby site this week after reported sediment spill