Ottawa Observations: Thursday, May 17, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, May 17, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Pipeline pledge won't cost taxpayers a cent, Morneau says
Trudeau faces a potential political reckoning by going all-in on Trans Mountain pipeline
Israel to probe shooting of Canadian-Palestinian doctor, but rejects Trudeau's call for Gaza inquiry
Ebola spreads into Congolese city as Canadian vaccine arrives
NAFTA: It's deadline day, so what happens now?
Ottawa to hire more students to work at airports as agents reassigned to migrant surge
Canada's answer to U.S. tax plan won't come till fall, Morneau says
Ottawa approves early start to construction of navy's new supply ships: sources
Ottawa announces $2-billion fund to help communities withstand natural disasters


CBC

Trudeau says a NAFTA deal is getting hung up on Washington's demand for a sunset clause
'Hell on earth': May leans on Liberals to denounce Australia's policy on asylum-seekers
Former SNC-Lavalin executive in charge in illegal political donations scheme
On Trans Mountain, Trudeau prepares to put public money where his mouth is
Major U.S. investors keeping eye on Canada as Trudeau pushes trade in Manhattan
Canadian Forces hiring experts to protect vehicles from online attacks
Amid fears of more flooding, Armed Forces send troops to aid B.C.
Feds to unveil new food security program for the North within the next few months
Judge accused of being a 'cheerleader' for $875M Sixties Scoop Deal
CPP's total assets increased by almost $409B in past year


Toronto Star

Trump's trade chief, rejecting Trudeau's public optimism, says NAFTA deal is 'nowhere near close'
When it's 'time for a change,' can anything change that?
As pipeline feud intensifies, B.C. business leaders meet with Alberta premier
Quebec seeks power to collect federal taxes to allow residents to file only one return


Toronto Sun

PM Trudeau owes the Jewish state an apology
Atlantic Canada's EI problem continues


National Post

Stuck with limited oil export options, Liberals may regret B.C. tanker ban
Horgan vs. Notley vs. Singh: Inside the NDP's family feud over Trans Mountain
Ethics watchdog launches formal inquiry into Liberal MP Raj Grewal
Federal government refuses to say whether Canadian weapons are being exported to Ukraine


Maclean's

The do-as-I-say-not-as-I do Prime Minister stars in NYC


Global

Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for cut to gas taxes
B.C. set to take Alberta to court over "turn off the taps' legislation
Saskatchewan premier prepares to meet with western counterparts as Trans Mountain deadline approaches
Ottawa announces $2B natural disaster fund at Calgary Stampede grounds
Notley welcomes trade delegation from B.C. amid pipeline dispute
Trudeau takes stab at Trump over NAFTA sunset clause sticking point


Miscellaneous 

See You in Court, BC Tells Alberta
Is the Oil Industry Canada's Deep State?
Ottawa Funding for Kinder Morgan Wrong, Says BC
When is Justin Trudeau going to make a priority of sex worker's safety?
MP Kennedy Stewart owes Burnaby voters an apology