Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  July 17, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Trudeau to shuffle cabinet with eye on 2019 election, trade diversification
Growth on hold until Canada boosts competitiveness, says Imperial Oil CEO Rich Kruger
Conservative party pulls attack ad depicting a black man walking over a Trudeau tweet
Federal government won't pursue deportation of Abdoul Abdi, Goodale says
Trump's tariffs are tipping us toward a recession
Court cancels mining permit after Ontario failed to adequately consult First Nation community
Trudeau announces $90 million contribution to twin deadly Nova Scotia highway
Trudeau slams Putin, steers clear of criticizing Trump in wake of Helsinki summit
Trudeau asks transport minister to tackle Greyhound's pullout from Western Canada


CBC

Ottawa won't pursue deportation of Abdoul Abdi, Goodale says
Ottawa sought advice from kids to help pick cannabis warning symbol
CRA loses court challenge to its political-activity audits of charities
Trudeau has harsh words for Putin after Helsinki summit, in contrast to Trump
Pharmacare may appeal to premiers seeking consensus this week in N.B.
Trudeau asks transport minister to tackle Greyhound's western pullout
Physicians urge Ottawa to pay another $21B over decade for seniors health care
CRTC investigating 'possible misleading' telco sales practices after first rejecting the idea
Canada's infrastructure minister, Michigan governor break ground on Gordie Howe International Bridge
Number of government employees fired for misconduct, incompetence sees sharp increase
National Defence turns attention to military families stressed by moves


Toronto Star

Canada's border control system is working, Ahmed Hussen writes
Canadian water heater company getting squeezed on both sides of tariff dispute


Toronto Sun

Canadians see economic hardship on the rise, new poll says


National Post

Neither velvet glove nor iron fist an easy response to Indigenous protests
U.S. newspapers getting 'murdered' by steep tariffs imposed on Canadian newsprint, as hearings into duties held
Both Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford are handling border-crossers issue badly
Canada's oil industry strains to go forward while government holds it back
Conservatives pull controversial attack ad of black asylum seeker walking on Trudeau tweet to cross border
U.S. still pushing for end to dairy supply management as part of NAFTA talks: diplomat
Trudeau to fortify cabinet with new posts, with aim of setting up Liberal team for 2019 election


Maclean's

Donald Trump is Canada's best hope for solving its border crisis
Why you won't be able to buy weed in this Manitoba town - even when it's legal
Happy Amazon Prime Day! Amazon is holding our cities hostage


Global

Alberta government to survey 20,000 Canadians still on the fence about Trans Mountain pipeline
Trudeau set to reshuffle cabinet before heading into 2019 election
Canada's premiers to talk issues around trade at New Brunswick meeting
Trudeau mum on Trump's defence of Putin but slams Russian leader over aggression
Trudeau announces feds contributing $90M to twin section of Highway 104 in Nova Scotia
Trump trade war highlights need for fewer barriers between provinces: Trudeau


Miscellaneous 

Why Spending More on 'Defence' is Foolish
Trudeau taps Transport Minister Marc Garneau to tackle Greyhound service cuts in Western Canada