Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday Saturday/Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2018


NAFTA reborn, USMCA Agreement reached

Canada, U.S. reach tentative deal; Trump approves pact
Canada made concessions on NAFTA but new deal avoids major damage to economy
Mexico may have lost most with new NAFTA deal, but calls it a win
Prime Minister Trudeau briefs CEO's of Canada's Bog Five banks ahead of Sunday NAFTA deadline

Canada, U.S. have reached a NAFTA deal - now called the USMCA

Canada, U.S.  reach new NAFTA deal
In 12 steps, how troubled NAFTA 2.0 talks unfolded
Trudeau will benefit on NAFTA regardless of outcome
Revamped NAFTA deal, renamed USMCA, will 'rebalance' North America trade after Canada reaches 11th hour agreement

NAFTA lives; Canada and the U.S. reach an 11th hour deal

New NAFTA deal reached: Canada, U.S. Mexico reach trade agreement under new name


Globe and Mail 

U.S. intelligence officials question Canada's ability to test China's Huawei for security breaches
Independence not on table at Quebec election as Liberals, Parti Quebecois vie for seats
Immigration Canada extending hotel stay of asylum seekers in Toronto
Veterans association calls Pension for Life program a 'betrayal' of community
CETA is a transatlantic bridge of hope
Taking short cuts won't get Trans Mountain pipeline built any faster
Jagmeet Singh says he's not concerned about state of party as NDP faces existential questions
Jagmeet Singh says NDP is 'trending up' one year into leadership
Ontario cannabis plan would remove municipalities' direct control over store locations



CBC

Canada's cellphone system vulnerable in disasters, say experts
Ahead of Quebec's election, polls indicate Francois Legault's CAQ is close to winning a majority
It's not easy being GG; Payette tries to reassure staff as criticism mounts
'Not a get-out-of-jail-free pass': Indigenous healing lodges defended in wake of McClintic transfer
Freeland postpones UN speech amid NAFTA talks and looming deadline
How a 'right to be forgotten' could trigger a battle over free speech in Canada
Canadian police services still putting 'finishing touches' on pot consumption policy for officers


Toronto Star

Ottawa teams with brain injury experts as it probes mystery attacks on Canadian diplomats in Cuba
Quebec party leaders travel province on final campaign day before election vote

Toronto Sun

A return to civility needed in politics
Moving from redistribution to growth- Canada needs a rethink
Birth tourism in Canada needs to be addressed



National Post

Privacy experts are alarmed about the five eyes demand for backdoors on tech devices
Canada and U.S. inch closer to reaching new NAFTA deal, but key sticking points remain
NAFTA talks in crucial phase amid threat of devastating tariffs on Canadian auto sector
New Democrats try to bolster donations with fundraising matching strategy ahead of September 30 deadline

Maclean's

Canadian insiders remain cautious as NAFTA deal comes into reach
The one thing that could bring back responsible government



Global

Shell's $40B LNG Canada project to be announced as early as Monday: report
Close, but not there yet': Sources say U.S. and Canada near NAFTA deal
Scheer urges policy change to stop 'horrific' offenders like McClintic from going to healing lodges
Rohingya genocide: Is Canada doing enough to help the targeted Muslim minority?
Canada and U.S. make progress on NAFTA in last-ditch talks: Sources
'Double your impact': NDP try to boost donations with fundraising matching program


Miscellaneous 

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