Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, September  18, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Top Republicans say Congress frustrated with Canada over NAFTA talks
Mr. Ford goes to Washington Good luck with the White House 'hammerheads'

Bryan Adams calls for changes to Canada's copyright laws to help artists

The 'crisis is not abating': Opioids killing more than 11 Canadians daily
Ethics committee to consider review of conflict of interest and lobbying laws
Instead of switching loyalties Leona Alleslev should have held her party to account
Federal statistics show slight increase in irregular migrant claims in August
Liberals defend record as Tories claim 'failure' on asylum seekers
Canada has a 'talent for compromise' Freeland says
MP Leona Alleslev's decision to switch parties not a sign of wider unrest in Liberal ranks, politicians say
Why did the MP cross the floor? Opportunism or ideology
Symptoms of Canadian Pussy Riot member strongly indicate poisoning, doctors say


CBC

Floor crossing MP praised Trudeau government in weeks before departure
Trudeau's India trip cost more than the government first disclosed
B.C. calls on Ottawa to address concerns about legal weed and the border
Bernier team 'can't keep up' with offensive, off-message online content
'There is a growing frustration': Top Republican slams Canada's NAFTA negotiating tactics
Canada has seen more than 8,000 apparent opioid deaths since 2016
Bryan Adams to MPs: Give artists more control over their work
Judge agrees to delay hearing Abdelrazik lawsuit due to federal plea
In the time it took an MP to cross the floor, Trudeau's best laid plans went sideways
Ottawa's corporate registry rife with faulty information
Anatomy of a mutiny: How Leona Alleslev walked away from the Liberals
Canadian air force short  275 pilots as attrition outpaces recruitment, training
In English language debate, CAQ's Legault gets a taste of the rough road ahead
Halifax G7 meeting to promote ocean plastics charter, says environment minister


Toronto Star

Former attorney general urges Mulroney to reconsider using the notwithstanding clause
Ottawa worried Ford's Washington visit could impact NAFTA talks
Toronto residents oppose Ford's use of notwithstanding clause: Poll
Canada, U.S. urged to compromise on cannabis at border
Leona Alleslev was a Conservative all along - just one in the wrong party
Criticizing Caroline Mulroney doesn't amount to sexism


Toronto Sun

ISIS takes credit or Danforth attack
Sexist attacks on Mulroney a disgrace
Province to abandon Bill 31 if court stays council ruling
Why Raif Badawis wife support Maxime Bernier
Canada is quickly losing its economic advantages
A look at who the next Liberal floor crosser could be


National Post

Liberals consider extending 'leader's courtesy' to Jagmeet Singh in Burnaby byelection
Jason Kenney has moved the Alberta election campaign to India - and the NDP are furious
What happens to MPs who cross the floor
Time running out to reach NAFTA deal, U.S. congressman says in sharp warning to Canada
How a truck running through the border into Canada was able to get as far as Vancouver
If Ontario's NDP wants Trumpian politics, they should keep it up
'Hurt, anger, displeasure': Aurora Liberals president says he was blindsided by Alleslev's defection to Conservatives
Liberals look for solutions to Trump in Asia-Pacific trade deal
Police hold off on ordering device approved to test saliva for THC


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Global

Senator Larry Campbell refuses to answer questions about board role for BC casino company
Veterans denied service dogs despite gov't report showing significant reduction in PTSD
Confusion in India over who Jason Kenney is speaking for: Alberta trade minister
Trump says Canada not in a 'good trade position' as NAFTA talks drag on
NAFTA talks: Freeland says Canada has a 'talent for compromise,' American officials don't agree
Here's why Canadian rock star Bryan Adams wants politicians to change copyright laws
Freeland vows Canada 'will act appropriately' in response to poisoning of Canadian Pussy Riot member
Elections Canada wants to buy social media 'listening' tool to track threats of 2019 election


Miscellaneous 

Quebec RCMP seize major cocaine shipment intended for Vancouver and Toronto