Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, May 22, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Federal government looks to put children first in Divorce Act overhaul
Mexico's low wages a sticking point in NAFTA talks, but labour woes run deeper
South African probe urges suspension of controversial US$1.2-billion Bombardier locomotive deal
Canada continues to call for independent inquiry into Gaza violence
President of Quebec City mosque urges Ottawa to ban assault weapons
Privacy Commissioner expresses concern that proposed Bank Act changes could open door to more data abuses
Morneau sticks to tight script during late-night grilling by opposition MPs
Fisheries Minister defends decision to award clam fishing quota to company with familial, Liberal ties
Canadian government spending tens of millions on Facebook ads, boosted posts
Canadian freed from Ethiopian jail wants independent review of Ottawa's role in his case
B.C. files lawsuit alleging Alberta law cutting off fuel supplies will cause it irreparable harm


CBC

Pilots push for shorter flight times as government finalizes new safety regulations
MPs recommend better pay, more mental health help for jurors
Morneau pressed to reveal true cost for families from federal carbon tax
Liberals' proposed overhaul of Divorce Act aimed at putting interests of children first
Canadian offshoot of U.S. libertarian campus group says it provides need counterpoint to liberal bias
PM signals openness to election law reform amendments
Female politicians push to make Parliament more family-friendly
Police won't lay charges against Liberal MP Francis Drouin after groping allegations
B.C. sues Alberta over turn-off-the-taps legislation
Mali delegation taps Canadian expertise documenting human rights abuses
Company walks away from Churchill railway deal weeks after announcing interest


Toronto Star

A century after they died, remains identified of three Canadian soldiers buried in France
Melinda Gates may be just the person to help push for gender equality at the G7
Ottawa must help Toronto with influx of refugees


Toronto Sun

PM takes easy way out on Trans Mountain


National Post

John Horgan finally realizes that B.C. is powered by more than fairy dust
What Justin Trudeau apparently doesn't (but  should) know about the death cult of Hamas
Pipeline decision too close to attend western premiers' meeting. 'It isn't business as usual. Not even close,' Notley says
Liberals pressed to reveal true cost of federal carbon tax for families
Liberal Francis Drouin says he's been cleared of sexual assault allegation


Maclean's

Karina Gould's baby takes over Parliament Hill


Global

Notley defends move to skip premier's meeting, says Kinder Morgan deadline too important
B.C. taking legal action against Alberta over bill allowing province to cut off gas
Elections Canada 'blind' to how political parties could use - or abuse - personal information
Like a dog on a bone, Rachel Notley and the pipeline expansion
Getting divorced? Battles over 'custody' could be a thing of the past with divorce reforms


Miscellaneous 

The Kelowna Accord, Racism and the Child Welfare Crisis
BC considering suing opioid manufacturers