Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 21, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, September 21, 2018

Dunrobin-Gatineau tornado

Tornado touches down in Ottawa and Gatineau, injuring several people
'Devastating' tornado tears through Ottawa-Gatineau
'Like a massive bomb explosion': Several injured after tornado leaves trail of destruction in Ottawa
At least 2 tornadoes touch down near Ottawa; about 272,00 without power in Ontario and Quebec
Tornado rips through area, leaving three with serious injuries, including one in critical condition
It's devastating" Tornado levels houses, leaves trail of destruction
Aid agencies work 'miracles' on both sides of the river after violent storm


Globe and Mail 

Governor-General Julie Payette needs to make a choice about her role
Why can't liberalism be populist, too?
Female foreign ministers meet in Montreal to talk security, gender-based violence
Federal government to boost financial support for riskier forms of renewable energy
Federal government to comb social media for Canadian's behaviour, attitudes toward marijuana
Beware the populist echoes in the Ford government
The NDP faces disaster if Jagmeet Singh's 'reset' doesn't take hold very quickly
Mexico will seek deal with Canada if NAFTA talks fail, president-elect says
Liberals and CAQ neck-and-neck in final lap of Quebec election race


CBC

Conservatives start election advertising early with $2M campaign during major sporting events
Ottawa gives pipeline regulator 22 weeks to review Trans Mountain expansion project
Canada to boost support for riskier forms of renewable energy: minister
Scheer, Saskatchewan government unconvinced by report that says carbon tax could be beneficial
New Canadian Medical Association head calls for debate on decriminalizing opioids
'Nail in the coffin': Oilpatch boosters demand Ottawa overhaul 'terrible' Bill C-69
Maxime Bernier explains what he means by 'extreme multiculturalism'
No charges against son of Afghan diplomat, lawyer says
Rink announcement too late in the game for 2018 opening


Toronto Star

Trump 'very, very close' to moving on without Canada in trade deal, White House adviser warns
What you need to know about Toronto's 25 new wards
With sovereignty off the table, Quebec's Liberals and PQ struggle to fill the void
On Ontario finances, PCs find what everyone knew was there
Canada must increase its spending on foreign aid
Ontario's deficit balloons to $15 billion due to Liberals' 'reckless' spending, finance minister says

Toronto Sun

Feds launching review of oil tanker traffic in bid to renew Trans Mountain pipeline approval
Canada Post carriers get pay hike of up to 25%
Cutting the Wynne Liberal's belly fat is not brain surgery
No one believed Liberal deficit numbers
Where's the Trans Mountain appeal?


National Post

Failure to launch: Inside Julie Payette's turbulent first year as Governor General
The Green Energy Act is dead. Let that be a warning to green politicians
MPs wouldn't need to cross the floor if a party leader wasn't all powerful
Ontario PC's 'hidden deficit' routine is the weakest yet
U.S. approves Canada's purchase of used Australia fighter jets - deal to be completed by end of year


Maclean's

Canada has recognized the Rohingya genocide. Now what should come next?


Global

U.S. 'very, very close' to Mexico-only NAFTA deal: White House
When will the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion get built? It's hard to tell
Ottawa set to boost riskier forms of renewable energy: natural resources minister
How would Scheer make a NAFTA deal? Tory leader silent on key sticking points
Liberals will bow to court ruling, launch review of Trans Mountain oil tanker traffic impact


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