Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 28, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday, September 28, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Canada, U.S. rushing to close NAFTA deal over weekend
Netflix 'on track to exceed' it's $500 million commitment for productions in Canada
Canada likely to continue progressive programs despite Trump's dubious war on drugs
Ford government has a split personality


CBC

Mexican president-elect insists on trilateral NAFTA deal as text of U.S./Mexico deal awaited
Health Canada issues warning on EpiPen devices
Canada endorsed U.S. 'war on drugs' document to appease U.S., Liberal MP says
U.S.-Mexico text may preview Canada's NAFTA prospects
Scheer to force Commons vote on transfer of Tori Stafford's killer to healing lodge
Court drops bomb by ruling against constitutionality of military justice system
Canada Revenue Agency still subjecting taxpayers to 'humiliating, frustrating' benefit review process: report
Hassan Diab appeal decision delayed a month
How do you Russia-proof an election? Educate your voters, says Latvian official


Toronto Star

Canada gets boost from Mexican president-elect as NAFTA talks go down to the wire
Two more Canadian transit agencies considering platform safety barriers


Toronto Sun

Chrystia Freeland needs a re-boot
Canada will be flying high come October


National Post

The wolf is truly at provinces' doors, PBO fiscal report warns
Quebecers look poised to vote the CAQ into power for first time. But what exactly are they voting for?
Auto tariff ultimatum by U.S. 'spooked' Canada into returning to last-ditch trade talks: source
Conservatives to force vote condemning McClintic transfer to Aboriginal healing lodge
No wonder Trudeau loves the UN, it's all style, no substance
Canada hasn't noticed, but Quebec nationalism is coming back
Trudeau stands alone as Canada - and the world - abandons green energy


Maclean's

Chrystia Freeland's most important sparring partner isn't Donald Trump
Canada backed America's 'War on Drugs' That's a mistake


Global

U.S., Mexico delay release of trade deal text to give more time for Canada to join
On McClintic healing lodge transfer, Goodale cannot 'give specific directions' to reverse move: memo
Tori Stafford's father pleads with Trudeau to reverse the transfer of his girls father


Miscellaneous