Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Cannabis use among veterans soars as Ottawa cuts paybacks
Most Canadians back pipeline expansion but oppose public funding: poll
Canadian governments must double-down to foster tech boom here, end brain drain to U.S.
Illegal border-crossers could erode confidence in Canada's immigration system - and in the Trudeau Liberals
Too many options on Quebec's sovereigntist menu
Aecon backs out of bidding for Gordie Howe bridge
Trudeau to stay out of June election, but Scheer and Singh to campaign for their parties
Rick Dystra sexual assault investigation a 'sham,' Guy Giorno says


CBC

Hundreds of Canadian convicts repatriated from foreign prisons over past five years
NAFTA talks reach make-or-break point
Jason Kenny vows to fight 'green left' if he becomes Alberta premier
Government should look at brining Rohingya refugees to Canada, minister says
Could the Liberals' election law reform throw a leash on the 'permanent' campaign?
Hussen says he's open to changing border pact with U.S. - but won't say how
Manitoba NDP had an 'over-sexualized, sexist and misogynist' culture, harassment report says
The B.C. pipeline project you've never heard of - and why it may succeed


Toronto Star

Neck pain a debilitating problem for RCAF helicopter pilots


Toronto Sun

We don't have pharmacare for one reason - greed
Brainwashing and banishment of NDPer Erin Weir


National Post

Taxpayer-funded military junkets are PR disasters waiting to happen, retired officers say
Little to no respect for individual liberties among women': Conservative feminist criticizes Liberals gender rights
'We would own the lands and control the lands': B.C. First Nation prepare to ratify 'historic $37 million dollar treaty with government


Maclean's

Katie Telford in conversation with Paul Wells


Global

Canada working to play a leadership role in Rohingya crisis: Chrystia Freeland


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