Ottawa Observations: Thursday, September 6, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday,  September 6, 2018


Globe and Mail 

NDP survey asks supporters to rate Jagmeet Singh in first year as party leader
What's at stake for Canada in NAFTA cultural exemptions Trudeau is vowing to protect
Liberals plan to increase frequency of judicial appointments amid backlogs
'Not me,' says Lighthizer as Freeland, NAFTA negotiators grind forward
Can Andrew Scheer lead conservatives to success?


CBC

Freeland returning to NAFTA talks Friday in quest for compromise
Saskatchewan NDPers blast Singh's refusal to reinstate Erin Weir into caucus
Trudeau to apologize November 7 for 1939 decision to turn away Jewish refugees fleeing Nazis
Jagmeet Singh rejects Erin Weir's bid to return to caucus
Feds announce $1M for Toronto violence prevention program
Canada's food sector counting on NAFTA negotiators to keep them in the game
Notley stresses 'urgency' of resolving Trans Mountain delays
Canada, US, France and Germany back Britain over Salisbury poisoning
Canada's economy is set to slow down even with a NAFTA deal, economists say
$150M spill response boost for BC coast on hold after TransMountain ruling
How a CAQ majority win in Quebec's election could make history
Lise Payette, Quebec journalist and politician, dead at 87
"It was," Alberta premier says of meeting with Trudeau over TransMountain
UN pushing Canada to compensate Quebec man tortured in Mexico


Toronto Star

With the White House in turmoil, Canada's NAFTA team studiously avoids the daily drama
Trudeau says Canada will formally apologize for turning away German Jews n 1939
Federal government to contribute $1 million to Toronto to prevent violence from extremists
Mayors ask Ottawa to take over Ontario's basic income pilot project
When it comes to guns, the Liberals and Bill Blair, already know the answers


Toronto Sun

Notley still in Trudeau's pocket on Trans Mountain
Canada a hotbed for money laundering


National Post

'Road map' could help Liberals restart Trans Mountain construction before Alberta election
Abdoul Abdi can stay in Canada, but nobody is stepping up for Kevin Pinder
Eugenie Bouchard refuses to do her part for Quebec's social programs
With Canada's economic future in the balance, NAFTA negotiators may be talking about Super Bowl Ads
Even Liberals agree with Tories that Sir John A's statue shouldn't have been removed, poll finds

Maclean's

Quebec's very, very quiet revolution

Global

Donald Trump says NAFTA has been replaced by US-Mexico trade deal
US NAFTA negotiator denies involvement with Trump Op ed scandal as trade talks grind on
NAFTA uncertainty 'front and centre' in Bank of Canada decision to hold interest rate: official
Department of National Defence establishes recreational cannabis policy
Got milk (farmers)? Here's how many could be at risk if NAFTA boosts US dairy market access
Majority of Canadians say statues of John A. Macdonald should stay put: survey
'Very significant' concessions by Mexico have been 'useful' to current NAFTA talks: Freeland


Miscellaneous 

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