Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, May 30, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Selling Trans Mountain to private sector is Ottawa's 'long-term preference,' Morneau says
When should the Canadian government get out of the pipeline business?
What the Trans Mountain pipeline will mean for B.C.'s coast
Bill expunging criminal records of men convicted of homosexual acts passes the Senate
CP Rail strike ends as company reaches deal with union
The BoC just moved its bottom line on rate hikes
Canada 'does not censor' social-media posts in China: Foreign Affairs official
Not to Aecon, nor to Huawei: The Security of Canada can never be for sale
Wilson-Raybould orders outside review of Hassan Diab extradition case
Canada insists G7 talks going well as questions mount over what Trump will support
CSIS report warns of Chinese interference in New Zealand
Canada invests another $54 million into development of F35 stealth fighter
Are the Trudeau Liberals decisive or reckless? We'll soon know
Canada imposes sanctions on more Venezuelans for undermining democracy


CBC

Can Morneau keep his G7 gathering from being entirely about Trump?
If you're buying TransMountain, where's your backing for Energy East: Raitt
Romeo Saganish's Indigenous rights bill passes in the House of Commons
On Trans Mountain, Trudeau chose the least awful  of his political options
Moved by death of Gord Brown, Tory MP doles out pill-case keychains
DND unable to spend billions in equipment funds, pushing projects beyond next election
Trans Mountain is a stick right in the eye of the Liberals' own people
Hassan Diab wants more than an independent review of his extradition
Trans Mountain deal proof federal government willing to step up for oil and gas, says finance minister
Five percent of digital consumers say they always access content illegally, says survey
CP Rail reaches tentative deal with Teamsters union, ending strike
Loonie shoots higher as Bank of Canada hints at future rate hikes
Canada's high extradition rate spurs calls for reform


Toronto Star

New think tank aims to provide First Nations perspectives instead of a 'white Indian expert'
Justin Trudeau defends Trans Mountain takeover as vital economic move
Trudeau bets pipeline will help him sell environmental agenda
Ottawa must fix its culture to avoid more costly debacles like Phoenix pay system


Toronto Sun

Activist groups getting dough from summer jobs grants
Trudeau made a colossal mistake with the pipeline
As simple as 'unleashing Canada's world class public service?'
Pipeline purchase party a ploy to ram through the carbon tax
The only certainty we've got is that Trans Mountain is still a mess
Trudeau's 'social licence' for pipelines is dead


National Post

Canada introduces new sanctions on Venezuelan regime in wake of devastating report on crimes against humanity
Pipeline decision leaves House and country divided
Senate likely to reinstate random roadside testing in impaired driving bill: Independent Senators
Everything you need to know about the violence in Mali and what Canada will be doing to keep the peace
Justice minister Wilson-Raybould orders independent review of Hassan Diab extradition case
Jean Chretien ignores lobbyist registrar's inquiry on meeting with N.S. premier


Maclean's

Rachel Notley on Trans Mountain: "It's time to pick those tools back up, folks"
John Horgan: "It doesn't matter who owns the Kinder Morgan pipeline, the risks remain'


Global

'The Justin Trudeau Memorial Pipeline: How you saw the Trans Mountain purchase
Over  800 businesses slam Trudeau government's purchase of Trans Mountain pipeline
'Triage' of asylum seekers illegally crossing Canada-U.S. border stalled for Ontario election
Small businesses should be compensated for transit construction: CFIB
Canada ready with list of possible targets if Trump's steel tariffs go into effect
Parents could legally give 16 year olds pot under 'social sharing' law
Canada sanctions more Venezuelans for 'undermining democracy'
Freeland cuts short trip to Washington on NAFTA as deadline for steel tariff exemption looms
Justin Trudeau trapped himself into a dubious deal


Miscellaneous 

Eby unveils proposed electoral reform referendum questions
Canada Customs temporarily detain Sea Shepherd Vessel
Kinder Morgan Deal Numbers Just Don't Add Up
NDP, Tories and Greens Unite in attacks over $4.5 Billion Trans Mountain Purchase