Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, May 2, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Conservative MP Gord Brown remembered for collegiality, optimism
Russian family jailed in Guatemala seeks Ottawa's help
First Nations chiefs want UN to examine racism in Canada's justice system
Singh, caucus mum after meeting to discuss allegations made by NDP MP Erin Weir
Trudeau asks First Nations chiefs for patience on Ottawa's vows to Indigenous peoples
Progress takes time. But Trudeau doesn't have a lot left
Senators push for changes to Ottawa's cannabis bill


CBC

Freeland will monitor Justice probe of Canada's role in Diab extradition
Former Harper aide Brodie recalls 'NAFTA-gate' scandal as Canada navigates Trump
Assembly of First Nations wants provinces, territories to butt out of First Nations pot sales
'Incredibly decent man': Conservative MP Gord Brown dies after heart attack in Parliament Hill office
Canada loses bid to overturn NAFTA ruling on rebuffed N.S. quarry
'We are all impatient': Trudeau promises First Nations leaders fundamental change
The phoney war over carbon pricing might finally be coming to an end
Health Canada's prescription opioid stickers will warn of addiction risk
Ottawa targets shovel-ready projects for quick wins from $13B social housing fund
Trudeau government should help those hit by Trump tax: MPs
Ottawa sees internet data cloud as alternative to tis creaky computer systems


Toronto Star

Pollution from Canadian refineries an 'embarrassment' compared with U.S.
Little room for Bloc as Quebec's champion in Parliament
Stop apprehending Indigenous children


Toronto Sun

Trudeau refuses to say if pot legalization will be pushed back
Big government is no help to the little guy
Liberal, Tory same old story on climate change
We've got a border crisis
Official says CBSA being muzzled by Trudeau government
Time for Canada to revise our Iran approach


National Post

Take the books away from the cooks and have impartial account of government finances
Canadian Senator takes shots at 'odious' American hockey commentators
Shock followed by profound sadness' after beloved MP Gord Brown dies suddenly
Government worries about 18 month gap between construction of Navy ships, considers more work for Irving shipyard
Trudeau won't say if Liberals will delay cannabis legalization as Senators consider long list of proposed changes


Maclean's

A reminder to Trudeau: Canada barely survived Brian Mulroney's constitutional blunders


Global

Suncor CEO is 'encouraged' new pipelines will be built after Trudeau's visit
Conservative MP Gord Brown dies after heart attack in Parliament Hill office
AFN summit to examine whether government has their best interests at heart
B.C. continues to be 'divided' on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Pollution from Canadian refineries an 'embarrassment' compared to U.S.


Miscellaneous 

Government Revenue from Fossil Fuels in Sharp Decline