Ottawa Observations: Friday, August 10, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday,  August 10, 2018

Fredericton shootings

Two officers, local musician among four dead in Fredericton shooting; 48 year old man arrested
Fredericton Constable Sara burns killed in shooting 'would treat everybody with respect'
'Robb with two B's: Fredericton Constable Robb Costello remembered as an active member of the community
Four years after fatal Moncton attack, Fredericton shootings are fresh trauma for New Brunswick
Trudeau pays tribute to Fredericton victims at site of fatal Toronto shootings last month
'They were unflinching in their duty': Trudeau praises Fredericton police after shooting leaves 4 dead
Local musician, 2 police officers ID'd as 3 of 4 Fredericton shooting victims
Witnesses to Fredericton shooting describe 'senseless tragedy' that left four dead



Globe and Mail 

What Canada should do about Saudi Arabia
B.C. judge approves dismantling of protest camp near Kinder Morgan site in Burnaby
Flaring wildfires in B.C.'s Cariboo region prompt evacuation alert for part of city of Quesnel
Drought in Western Canada is becoming an agricultural nightmare for farmers
Tory urges Ford to allow referendum on plan to slash size of Toronto city Council

CBC

Quebec's Davie shipyard wins $610M contract to convert icebreakers for coast guard
Children born to spies in Canada should not be handed citizenship, says Ottawa
Canada braced for hard bargaining on dairy when NAFTA talks resume
Ottawa mosque loses charity status for promoting 'hate and intolerance'
'The new norm': Diplomat says Canada may need to get used to being alone on world stage
Canadian economy added 54,000 jobs in July, mostly part time


Toronto Star

If Sir John must stay, let's include the horrors with the triumphs
On Saudi Arabia, Canada's stance is principled - but conflicted
Could the NDP dump Jagmeet if he loses?


Toronto Sun

Sir John A's statue history but his legacy can't be erased
Trudeau makes Vanity Fair's list of underwhelming heirs
Why do fools fall in love (with Twitter)?
Saudi oil still gets a pass on Trudeau's enviro rules and taxes
Trudeau, O'Regan comments on immigrants pit Canadians against each other
We need real solutions to gun crimes


National Post

Rachel Notley is fed up with fellow NDPer Jagmeet Singh's anti-pipeline, 'elitist views'
Canada may not return to NAFTA for 'days or weeks,' Mexican minister says as meetings with U.S. continue
'Canada is the world's worst oppressor of women': Saudi Arabia's bizarre propaganda campaign
The Badawis will probably be in Saudi prisons longer now thanks to Canada
Trump criticized from right and left for not standing with Canada on Saudi Arabia
Ottawa cancels controversial surf clam licence, plans to start process over
After #MeToo fear if sexual harassment complaints reigns on Parliament Hill, new research finds


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Global

'Canada must wait on trade deal, but Mexican one is coming nicely
City of Burnaby wins injunction to remove 'Camp Cloud' pipeline protesters




Miscellaneous 

Singh to Run Locally, Act Nationally in Burnaby Byelection