Ottawa Observations: Friday, June 22, 2018

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



Globe and Mail 

Alberta, Saskatchewan to push for equalization changes despite unexpected federal renewal in current form
Trump sends letter to Trudeau calling for increase in NATO spending
Trudeau fined $100 for not disclosing gift of sunglasses from PEI premier
Mr. Trudeau's swing-set and what its says about our politics
Liberals set hiring, procurement rules for federally funded projects
The politics of pipelines are the politics of Canadian sovereignty


CBC

Ottawa makes deal to buy three icebreakers for coast guard
Trump sends letter to Trudeau calling for increase in NATO defence spending
Trump's lumber tariffs make home ownership too expensive for more than a million Americans
Trudeau shade: Trudeau fined $100 over gift of sunglasses
Chief justice says Supreme Court can be powerful voice for rule of law amid global tumult
Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority fires back against Ambassador Brig's 'untruths'
Alberta finance minister will raise 'problems' with equalization formula extension at Ottawa meeting
Canadian government announces measures to help save key whale species
Canada's U.S. envoy to brief finance ministers on relations with Washington


Toronto Star


In Ottawa, all eyes are on Donald Trump
Trump's ocean policy could spell trouble for Canada, environmental groups say
Why does it take MPs 45 minutes to prepare to ask a 35 second question?
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's rough ride
The Senate and the Cannabis Act: last line of defence or rubber stamp?


Toronto Sun

Liberal official's hate rant is unacceptable
If Trudeau's so certain about carbon taxes, put it to a referendum


National Post

Why an 18 year old groping allegation against Justin Trudeau is not a #MeToo moment
A snap election? Unlikely, but with the obstacles ahead, Liberals may be tempted
Canada's new Chief Justice keen to drag Supreme Court into the light
Trump letter to Trudeau expresses 'growing frustration' over Canada's failure to meet NATO spending commitments
Canada's no better than America in dealing with immigrants, just luckier
On equalization, Ottawa and Alberta are speaking different languages
Justin Trudeau fined $100 for not disclosing gift of sunglasses from PEI premier


Maclean's

The Trudeau Liberal's fast one on equalization: Not so Fast
Assisted dying was supposed to be an option. To some patients, it looks like the only one


Global

Flurry of Liberal nominations signals start of marathon 2019 election race
Equalization payments - how they work, and why some provinces are upset
Justin Trudeau to pay up $100 for failing to disclose a gift of sunglasses
'Move on': Unifor president urges workers 65 and older to retire, if they can


Miscellaneous