Ottawa Observations: Monday, May 14, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, May 14, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Retired Supreme Court judges object to 50 year embargo on documents: 'Too long for any useful purpose'
Tories to file complaint over allegations of 'thuggish' behaviour by Morneau's office to silence insurance group
As things pile up for Liberals, angry phone calls replace sunny ways
Stephen Harper says he could still 'easily' be Conservative leader
Question of Indigenous consent looms over Trans Mountain pipeline
An unhealthy diet of federal pork in Quebec
NDP MP Christine Moore denies harassment complaint by war veteran
With Netflix tax, politics have frozen the politicians
Tories on the rise in Quebec as Scheer woos former Bloc voters, poll finds
Bill Morneau's office made 'angry' calls over bank bill, insurance group says


CBC

Freeland calls on 'all parties' involved in Gaza violence to protect civillians
Christine Moore goes public following veteran's misconduct allegations
As deadline nears, Trudeau, Trump discuss prospects of quick NAFTA deal
Jaspal Atwal denies making threats against radio host
Canadian General to become No. 2 at UN Command in Korea
MPs to lobby U.S. counterparts on impact of Trump tax in Canada
Quebec has received 96% of asylum seekers making illegal crossings so far in 2018
Kennedy Stewart pleads guilty to criminal contempt for Kinder Morgan protest
NDP MP Christine Moore denies sexual misconduct, plans defamation lawsuit
Opponents of Sixties Scoop settlement aren't giving up after judge OKs deal


Toronto Star

Canada 'not immune' to populism and polarization, Stephen Harper says
Two members of Canada's military allege they were sexually harassed by passengers during a troubled VIP trip
Is Ottawa's honeymoon with Silicon Valley coming to an end?
Tory leader Scheer is trying hard to turn back the clock in Quebec


Toronto Sun

Toronto ISIS returnee is laughing at us
It's time to start talking about a post-Carbon tax Canada


National Post

The question is not whether Canada can compete, but how
'We were lovers:' MP Christine Moore denies former solider's sexual misconduct claim
As Mark Norman returns to court, potential trial could come in the middle of election year for Liberals
Jagmeet Singh's tenure as NDP leader has been a trial by fire so far
If self-confessed ISIL killer is not held accountable, who will be?


Maclean's

The decline of the Chinook salmon threatens a whole way of life


Global


Jagmeet Singh harshly criticizes Liberals' silence on deadly protests amid U.S. embassy change
Kennedy Stewart pleads guilty to criminal contempt of court linked to Kinder Morgan protests
NDP MP Christine Moore to take legal action after sexual misconduct allegations
Quebec has received 96 per cent of illegal border crossings so far in 2018
Canada's plan for managing the return of ISIS fighters revealed in documents
Andrew Scheer says he spoke with Manitoba MP Over abortion comment


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