Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday,  August 1, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Federal government urged to save Ontario's basic-income pilot project
It's in everyone's interests to finish Ontario's basic income pilot project
Canada, Mexico say NAFTA deal on auto-content rules 'close' as U. S. displays flexibility
Opposition parties demand Liberals fix 'dangerous' EpiPen shortage
Are asylum seekers crossing into Canada illegally? A look at facts behind the controversy


CBC

'Shooting yourself in the foot': Why Canada has no good options on car tariffs
Canadian air crews in Mali now ready for medical evacuations
Prices for canned goods about to go up in Canada as tariffs start to bite
Liberals plan to soften carbon tax plan over competitiveness concerns
Amid EpiPen shortage, a Canadian based company has approval for an alternative
Canadian embassy commissions video touting NAFTA benefits
Veterans Affairs has no plans to lift cap on medical marijuana reimbursement
Ability to print guns 'critical issue' for law enforcement around the world: Goodale
Hundreds of asylum seekers in college dorms will move to hotels across the GTA


Toronto Star

Ottawa looks to soften carbon tax impact as battle with Ontario looms
Calgary to release 2026 Winter Olympic plebiscite, 2010 leader warns it could be tricky


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's carbon tax dream, our nightmare
Expect job market modernization in months ahead, internal memo tells Morneau


National Post

Defence chief wants to toss Canadian made uniforms for U.S. version - at a cost of $500M
Former ambassador to Israel sues Canadian government, arguing Liberals fired her in bad faith
Understanding the federal government's changes to its carbon tax plan, and why you should care
From his days growing up in a crumbling steel town, U.S. trade negotiator has been convinced the world was 'out to get' America
Jason Kenney tells UCP to lay off 'overheated' attacks on NDP. Will he take his own advice?


Maclean's

This Syrian asylum seeker is trapped in an airport. Meet the Whistler woman hell-bent on rescuing him


Global

Myanmar leader's image removed from Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Liberals to ease carbon tax amid fears over competitiveness
Canada expands fingerprint, photo requirements for visitors from several countries


Miscellaneous 


Kinder Morgan protestors say pipeline threatens Orcas