Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday,  August 8, 2018

Saudi Snit fallout

Trudeau says Canada will 'stand up' for human rights amid escalating dispute with Saudi Arabia
The Saudis deliver a sobering lesson: In diplomacy, words do matter
No, Justin Trudeau shouldn't go grovelling to Saudi Arabia
Trudeau rebuffs Saudi call for an apology as diplomatic spat escalates

Saudi Arabia 'allergic to criticism', making example out of Canada, analysts say
Saudi Arabia pulls its medical patients from Canadian hospitals
Justin Trudeau vows to speak out on human rights, refuses to back down in Saudi Arabia dispute
The loss of hundreds of Saudi medical residents will 'put a lot of strain' on Canadian patients, experts say
Canada needs to stand fast on Saudi Arabia
Shaky relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada may lead to 'unintended consequences'
One Saudi Solution? Support our oil sands
Despite what Canadians think, this spat with the Saudis is not about us
Why has Canada spent billions of dollars buying Saudi Arabian oil?
Hospitals brace for loss of hundreds of medical residents as Saudi Arabia pulls out is students
Trudeau mum on Saudi dispute apology, says Canada will speak out 'wherever we see the need'
'A huge curveball': Canadian Muslims travelling for hajj nervous amid political tensions
Here's why Canadian allies are keeping their mouths shut in dispute with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia lets doctors stay in Canada until September

Saudi Arabia says 'nothing to mediate' in dispute as reports emerge of selling Canadian assets


Globe and Mail 

Jagmeet Singh announces plan to run in B.C. by-election
Jagmeet Singh takes a necessary risk
Victoria to remove statue of Sir John A. Macdonald


CBC

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to run in Burnaby South byelection
Parks Canada revives effort to protect 'heritage' wrecks
It's his best shot at a seat - but Singh won't find Burnaby South easy
Quebec MNA John Ciaccia, Native Affairs Minister during Oka Crisis, dead at 85
United Nations requests Ottawa stop deportation of Saudi man


Torono Star

'Pipeline politics' won't be Jagmeet Singh's only plan for run in Burnaby South byelection
City of Victoria to remove statue of John A. Macdonald from city hall steps
For Jagmeet Singh, a byelection bid without a net


Toronto Sun

What country hasn't Justin Trudeau pissed off?
Trudeau's made a blunder of our international relationships


National Post

Mexico and U.S. appear close to deal on key auto content rules, as Canada remains on NAFTA sidelines


Maclean's

Canada's desire for stricter gun control is rooted in our history


Global

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he'll move to B.C. if he wins. What happens if he loses?
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will run in Burnaby south byelection


Miscellaneous