Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, August 11/12, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday,  August 11//12, 2018

Fredericton shootings

Fredericton reels as police search for shooting motive

Justin Trudeau meets with families of Fredericton police offices killed in shooting

Alleged Fredericton gunman known as 'lonely' biker who played shooter video games


Globe and Mail 

Ottawa accused of denying entry to Chinese journalists ahead of June's G7 summit
Canada's longest-serving 'unique' senator retires after almost 35 years
Most Canadians oppose provinces taking Ottawa to court over carbon tax, poll suggests
Truth and Reconciliation Commission leaves most calls to action unmet, despite federal government's commitment
To sole international conflicts, first find common ground: LeBlanc
Trump 'disrespectful' toward Canada, Vermont Republican governor says


CBC

Getting out from under Canada's retaliatory tariffs can be a 'heavy lift'
Liberals move to give survivors of domestic violence paid leave
EU seeks details from Saudi Arabia on women human rights arrests amid Canada row
Quebec election campaign to kick off August 23
Wooing by brewing: How booze influences politics in Canada
Trump threatens auto tariffs against Canada if trade talks fail
Veteran launches proposed class action lwasuit over disability benefit formula



Toronto Star

When a plane was stolen, Seattle officials promptly told the public. That wound't be the case in Canada, expert says
We can no longer afford to whitewash our history


Toronto Sun

Jagmeet Singh has ground to make up
PM can't reverse course on Saudi Arabia now
What is Justin Trudeau's real agenda with the Saudis?
Saudi tweets leave Trudeau government weak on international stage
Saudi spat has lessons for looming NAFTA talks


National Post

Federal shipbuilder program poorly managed and lacks oversight, government adviser warns
'Our job to mobilize troops': Quebec labour union ready themselves by election governed by 'anti-worker' parties


Maclean's

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Global

Federal safety 'e-czar' could help protect children from online sexual exploitation: experts
'Statues are not history': considering the removal of Sirt John A Macdonald


Miscellaneous 

Protestors gather as statue of Sir John A Macdonald is removed