Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, June 16 & 17, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday , June 16 & 17, 2018



Globe and Mail 


Man convicted in 'Mr. Big' sting asks Supreme Court to reopen case
California, Quebec close carbon market to Ontario
Trudeau's independent-senator ploy gets put to the test
Why has building new infrastructure become so difficult?
Harper-era MPs, staffers pop up in Doug Ford's PC government
Quebec's longest-serving legislature member blames PQ, his own party for decline in support of sovereignty
Canada to get its first university  in the Arctic this fall, with more maybe to follow


CBC


Escalating U.S. protectionism would shrink economies of Canada, Mexico, report says
In Bill Morneau's riding, 40% of children live in poverty, report says
How Donald Trump and a hockey coach could help decide a byelection in Quebec
Prime Minister's summer retreat getting a few upgrades
Get ready for auto tariffs, U.S. congressman warns
Government looking into using frozen assets to help refugees
How Canada's supply management system works
An inside look at the new House of Commons
Trudeau's retaliatory tariffs may threaten recreational boating in Canada
Drug patents could be Canada's special weapon in U.S. trade dispute


Toronto Star

Canada's actions on migrant crisis must match its words
Trump may be a buffoon, but the dangers of his trade war are real
Trump forcing old allies into new alliances


Toronto Sun

Federal jobs program gives funding to hate preacher's group
Political gesturing on carbon pricing could be costly
If it smells like pork, there must be a federal byelection in Quebec
The Canadian economy is hurting thanks to poor government decisions


National Post

Don't self-censor to please China in trading relationship, exile Tibetan leader tells Canada
'One of the greatest paradoxes': Indigenous communities grapple with the costs and benefits of legal weed


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Global

Home-grown pot remains the sticking point for the Senate: Sen. Tony Dean
Bernier supporters demand his reinstatement after Scheer removes him from shadow cabinet


Miscellaneous 

Taiwanese Canadians feel betrayed by corporate kowtowing to Chinese strong man Xi Jinping
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland's love of free trade does not apply to foreign wines
Liberal MPs in Vancouver will benefit from Andrew-Scheer-Maxime Bernier feud