Ottawa Observations: Thursday, September 27, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, September 27, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Saudi Arabia demands Canada apologize, stop treating kingdom as a 'banana republic'
In unprecedented move, Commons passes motion to strip Suu Kyi's honorary citizenship
Phillipe Couillard sees 'incumbent syndrome' as a major challenge
Bank of Canada will continue with gradual rate hikes: Poloz
Trump's barbs send Canada-U.S. relations to new lows
Canada Post, union to hold weekend meeting in attempt to break up contract dispute
No apology from Veterans Minister for attacking vet who Library of Parliament says is correct in critique of new Pensions for Life
Canada enters NAFTA trade twilight zone
It's time to examine the way we vote in Canadian elections
Watchdog says Ottawa moving too slowly on privacy threats
Corrections official says she's comfortable with decision to transfer Tori Stafford's killer to healing lodge


CBC

MPs unanimously pass motion to revoke Aung San Suu KYi's honorary citizenship
EU trade chief defends Freeland after Trump trash-talks 'Canada's negotiator'
Watchdog slams government's 'slow to non existent' action to protect Canadian's privacy
Scheer defends MP's use of graphic details from Stafford case during debates
Trump's Canadian envoy Kelly Craft says U.S. respects Chrystia Freeland
Saudi diplomat demands apology from Canada: 'What are we, a banana republic?"
Shared Services Canada overbills tax and border agencies by $13M - but won't pay them back


Toronto Star

Donald Trump's ambassador to Canada defends Chrystia Freeland
Donald Trump's trash talk only helps the Liberals
It's time to end the charade and walk away from NAFTA
Did Trudeau wonder: are they laughing at me?
Ford's move to flatline minimum wage is bad for workers, and Ontario
How do you solve a problem like Donald Trump?
The Ford government's lack of a climate plan comes with big costs


Toronto Sun

Whither NAFTA now that Trump dissed Canada's team?
Provoking Trump to boost PM puts NAFTA at risk
Trudeau's become more of a joke on the world stage
NB election shows need to shake up costly status quo


National Post

Tweaking Trump's nose hasn't helped, but it's not why we don't have a NAFTA deal
Freeland vs. Lightizer: Trump's public dig at Canadian NAFTA negotiators underline tensions
There's nothing to stop Prince Harry from immediately becoming our Governor General
Immigration hardened Swedish hearts. It can happen here, too
Trump avoided Trudeau more than once at the UN, official says
MPs vote to revoke Aung Suu Kyis honorary Canadian citizenship
Stripping ex-Nazi death squad member, 94, of Canadian citizenship 'reasonable,' court rules


Maclean's

What if Donald Trump has a point with Chrystia Freeland?
Quebec's seriously odd, strangely important election


Global

UCP leader Jason Kenney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford to hold anti-carbon tax rally in Calgary
Is a $40 billion liquid natural gas export facility poised for approval in Kitimat?
Corrections official stands by decision to transfer McClintic to healing lodge
'What are we? A banana republic?" Saudi Arabia wants apology from Canada over diplomatic row
House of Commons unanimously votes to revoke Aung San Suu Kyi's honourary Canadian citizenship
Federal Conservatives eye political rebound in Atlantic Canada after NB election results
Privacy commissioner slams 'slow to non-existent' federal action in light of major data breaches
Despite Trump claim, Trudeau says he didn't request a private meeting at UN
Trump trashes Canada's top trade negotiator but his Ottawa emissary thinks Freeland is OK


Miscellaneous 

Final investment decision expected next week on $40-billion LNG project near Kitimat