Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday/Sunday,  July 21 & 22, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Canada sparked daring mission of humanitarian workers in Syria
After 15 year stoppage, Statistics Canada resumes releasing data on crimes deemed unfounded
Four First Nations sign agreement-in-principle, heading to self-government, with B.C., federal governments
Liberals and Conservatives must find delicate political balance with asylum seekers problem
Ottawa sets full time salary range for Trudeau's nanny


CBC

Freeland, Trudeau used 'formal interventions' to kickstart rescue of White Helmets from Syria
Canada to accept up to 250 Syrian White Helmet volunteers, family after dramatic escape
Ottawa fails to secure new buyer for TransMountain pipeline by deadline
Nudge resistant: Canadians seem to ignore taxman's environmental message
Doug Ford's first premiers' meeting more cordial than confrontational
Vets minister sued for defamation in fight over pensions


Toronto Star

Premiers should move on free trade at home, as well as abroad


Toronto Sun

All this illegal border talk is just dog whistle politics
The Liberal government badly needs a Chief Operating Officer
Why on earth is Trudeau still so committed to the failing carbon tax?


National Post


Minimum wage increases bite into number of weekly hours funded by Canada Summer Jobs program


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Global

Trudeau and Israel's Ntanyahu discussed evacuation of White Helmets
Here's what you need to know about Syria's White Helmets and why Canada is resettling them
Vancouver women's organization says Greyhound's withdrawal raises safety concerns
Premiers agree Greyhound western pullout needs national response: Notley
Trade tensions simmer as Morneau, finance ministers hold G20 meetings
Graphic new warnings on cigarette packaging work, Canadian focus groups tell feds
What a trade war is, how it works, and why it will impact Canada


Miscellaneous 

Miles Richardson endorsed by second former Assembly of First Nations leader in quest to become national chief
Trudeau's undisclosed plan for Indigenous self-government sets stage for election of next national chief