Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, June 13, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Freeland warns Trump's tariffs are part of international assault on global order
Republican Senators vow to renew push against tariffs
Canada is a real threat to U.S. national security, eh?
Canadian business leaders fear fallout from brewing trade war with U.S.
Trudeau battles provinces, Senate for right of Canadians to grow cannabis
Correctional Service's psychological tests fail Indigenous prisoners, Supreme Court rules
Senators say injured soldiers who retire still waiting months for needed benefits
Tory MP's rally behind Scheer's decision to boot Bernier from front bench
Liberals back Tory motion to end diplomatic talks with Iran
Will Senate Republicans challenge Trump on Canada and tariff threats?
Trudeau, Scheer and Singh to campaign at same event in key Quebec by-election
Reject cynicism and stick to your values and convictions, Dewar tells NDP MPs
Trudeau battles provinces, Senate for right of Canadians to grow cannabis


CBC

In Washington to talk about trade and 'absurd' tariffs, Freeland says 'facts matter'
Top Republicans slam Trump's anti-Canada tirade, metals tariffs
Tories call on government to make LGBTQ refugee pilot project funding permanent
Why Quebec doesn't want its residents getting high on their own supply
Dewar tells NDP MPs to reject cynicism and stick to their values
Thousands of Canadian residents hit by Trump tax get temporary reprieve
Why Trump's threats could give Canada a trade advantage it never sought
From farm to factory, Canadian dairy industry has no time for Trump


Toronto Star

Chrystia Freeland takes on Trump's 'mano-a'mano' mentality
For Conservative MP Maxime Bernier it was just a matter of time
Unusual peacemaking role for FIFA as it names Canada, Mexico and the U.S.  co-hosts for 2026 World Cup
Senators, pass the Cannabis Act without delay


Toronto Sun

Put Canada first on trade - but PM not without fault
Smoking out the amendments to recreational pot legislation

National Post

'Protectionism, pure and simple': In Washington speech, Freeland delivers Canada's strongest yet rebuke of Trump tariffs
We all pay for supply management, but Bernier pays the political price
Maxime Bernier's demotion risks diving the Conservative Party
Barred from reading a prayer at council meetings, Quebec mayor tries O Canada instead
Trade dispute could leave U.S. firms out of the running to sell military equipment to Canada


Maclean's

Can Chrystia Freeland talk some sense into the Americans
Could Ottawa slap the Trump Organization with trade sanctions?
Donald Trump doesn't really want to kill supply management. Neither do American farmers
How Canada's military went viral after Donald Trump's anti-transgender tweets
Andrew Scheer, Maxime Bernier and the supply of Tory caucus management


Global

Marijuana won't be legal on July 1 and here's why
Freeland says tariffs on steel, aluminum represent U.S. 'putting its thumb on the scale'
Was Scheer right in booting Bernier?  'Absolutely' former rivals say, but urge caution
'This is about long standing relationships': NL premier invites Trump to Musical, chat about trade
Amidst Trump trade dispute, Canada set to table bill to ratify Trans Pacific Partnership
MPs vote again on pot bill, rejecting Senate's amendments on home grows, pot-branded swag


Miscellaneous