Ottawa Observations: Friday, September 7, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for    Friday,  September 7, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Trump threatens to destroy Canada's economy by imposing auto tariffs
Trump slump: President's moves put Canadian deals on ice
Language and immigration come to the front in Quebec election
Trudeau blames 'bogged down process' for stalled pipeline developments
Trudeau appears to have moved on to shaping perceptions of a trade deal that's near
Policy barring non-permanent families from Canada Child Benefit unfair: report
Canadian military directed that they can use marijuana 8 hours before work
When a country is lucky enough to afford culture wars


CBC

Freeland returning to Canada for break in NAFTA talks with no deal in hand
Canadian military to severely curtail use of recreational marijuana
Trans Mountain is in deep trouble. So why is Trudeau getting chummy with BCs premier?
Canada loses 51,600 jobs in August, pushing up unemployment rate
Global Affairs intervenes to aid Ottawa police investigation of diplomat's son
Trans Mountain response not just about one pipeline, says Trudeau

Toronto Star

Trump warns he could cause the 'ruination' of Canada
Trump and Trudeau have eyes on upcoming elections as NAFTA talks grind on
Once cannabis is legal, don't expect Canada's 'grey market' to vanish
As the NDP's fortunes slide, Singh battles to stay on top
First Nation demands inquiry into violence linked to hydro development

Toronto Sun

Canadians growing tired of kicking Sir John A to racist curb

Freeland's shoddy Trump speech may cause us to suffer

Here's why U.S.-Mexico deal is acceptable for Canada
No use crying over spilt NAFTA milk



National Post

A NAFTA deal is achievable - which is a lucky thing for Canada
Everyone is lying, and other points to keep in mind as NAFTA negotiations drag on
From pipelines to NAFA Trudeau is blowing it
Relax. Trudeau is busily solving our most urgent energy crisis: Gender
There's pipeline rage in Alberta, but what does it amount to?
Federal minister takes conciliatory tone on carbon pricing in the face of pushback from provinces
Future of resource development hangs on getting right response to Trans Mountain ruling: Trudeau

Maclean's

When it comes to NAFTA, deadlines are meaningless
It's time to leverage Canada's energy advantage into a geopolitical one, too


Global

On NAFTA, the U.S. is testing whether Canada's bottom line is for real
Trudeau considers appealing court's decision to quash Trans Mountain pipeline
First Nations have specific, measurable requests that could save Trans Mountain
NAFTA negotiations grind on as Trump threatens to move ahead without Canada


Miscellaneous 

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