Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday ,  July 4, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Canadians likely to cut U.S. travel, boycott U.S. goods and retailers in trade war with Americans
Relax, nervous Nellies - the trade ruckus will pass
Heat-wave death toll in Quebec rises to at least 17
Venezuelan human rights advocate applauds Canada's leadership in denouncing Nicolas Maduro regime
Next up in Trump's crosshairs: Canada's defence policy
Advocates push for independent review into use of Canadian made armoured vehicles in Saudi Arabia
Andrew Scheer rejected calls to kick Maxime Bernier out of Tory caucus


CBC

Canadian company that helped build new World Trade Centre hurt by Trump's steel tariffs
U.S. auto tariffs could cut Canada's output by nearly 1 million cars, CIBC says
Conservatives had a better fundraising year in 2017 that Liberals, filings show
Ontario cancelling cap and trade akin to pulling out of climate framework 
CBC privacy breach was bigger, broader than 1st announced
U.S.-Canada friendship will stand test of time, Trump envoy tells July 4th party


Toronto Star

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is refusing a salary until party finances 'significantly' improve
Dear Ms. Sanders, don't to us about 'nice'


Toronto Sun

Trudeau and Scheer talking nonsense on climate change
Stephen Harper a terror target?

Grits don't know what's one toke over the line


National Post

Trump doesn't deserve civility, but it's the best weapon against him
No tumbleweed at Ottawa's Fourth of July party as ambassador emphasizes friendship despite 'testing times'
'They're being harassed': Canadian anger after fishing boats stopped by U.S. patrol vessels in disupted waters
While protestors dangle from a bridge, Trans Mountain work starts again


Maclean's

Justin Trudeau is feeling beleaguered - and a NATO summit in Belgium won't help


Global

New Brunswick fishermen say Canadian fishing boats being intercepted by U.S. Border Patrol
Kinder Morgan will get up to $1 billion to restart pipeline construction
A few good women: Female Canadian soldiers to train 1st All female platoon in Jordanian army
'I don't think it would be appropriate': Some Canadian politicians boycotting July 4th party in Ottawa


Miscellaneous 

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