Ottawa Observations Saturday - Monday, May 19-21, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday to Monday, May 19-21, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Notley points to pipeline battle with B.C. as reason she won't attend Western Premier's Conference
Monte Cassino: The hope that bloomed in the rubble of war
Caisse expected to sell Bombardier stake as fund cashes in winning Quebec bets
Trading tax info with China will allow Canada to monitor tax evasion among foreign-property owners
Why don't people want free money? The uncertainty around universal basic income
Federal Liberals to limit debate on new elections bill
Conservatives pick Morneau, Hussen for marathon grillings on finance, immigration
Proposed rules to prevent pilot fatigue could hurt service to northern communities, transport group says


CBC

Notley backs out of western premiers' meeting, citing Trans Mountain deadline
Students launch online campaign to scrap student loan interest charges
Indigenous learners get training in life-saving skills in Ottawa pilot project
Significant issues remain over NAFTA: U.S. treasury secretary
Canada, Latin American group of countries won't recognize Venezuelan election
Rude officers, seized items and touchy pat downs top CATSA complaints list
Far-right groups, counter-protesters rally over asylum seekers at Canada-U.s. border
Ottawa confirms B.C.'s pipeline court case counts as a political delay that could cost taxpayers
As Britain reveals its first ever cyberattack against ISIS, experts ask if Canada will be as open
Did former Canadian ISIS member lie to the New York Times or to CBC News


Toronto Star

Canada puts asylum seekers to work as system feels pressure


Toronto Sun

Justin Trudeau's climate of intolerance
Putin's bareknuckled propaganda comes to the Canadian War Museum
Single sports betting in Canada just became an urgent issue


National Post

Federal carbon tax could 'degrade' Canadian fishing industry's competitiveness: says memo


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Global

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley backs out of Western Premier's Conference over pipeline spat
Canadian students owe $28B in government loans, some want feds to stop charging interest
Canada, Lima Group members will not recognize result of contested Venezuelan election
Having a 'national seniors strategy' could ease wait time crisis
Canada's social media outreach to asylum seekers may not be as 'aggressive' as it seems
Royal Wedding: Canada gifts $50,000 to youth charity i honour of Harry and Meghan's big day


Miscellaneous 


Meet Alberta's new opponent in court -- Justin Trudeau's B.C.-backing government
Majority of Vancouver residents say it's time to drop criminal penalties for drug possession, poll finds
Ottawa bound:  Delta argues bridge to replace Massey Tunnel is 'in the national interest'