Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, September 25, 2018

The UN Assembly

From tragedy to farce: How world leaders learned to laugh at Trump
Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange taunts and threats at UN General Assembly
Trump has leaders from around the world openly laughing at him at UN: "I didn't expect that reaction'
Donald Trump's UN speech draws unintended laughter, hints at his next targets



Globe and Mail 

US warns time is running out for Canada on NAFTA as Trump defends "America First' approach
Bill Blair looks for ways to stop legal handguns from getting into the hands of gang members
Veterans Affairs drops health benefits for jailed family members
Goodale tours Ottawa area devastated by tornado, says federal government ready to provide help
Canada's UN Security Council ambitions should be a means, not an end
Veterans Affairs drops health benefits for jailed family members
Rubik's Cube of potential pitfalls await any leader who tries to govern in New Brunswick
Notley demands changes to Ottawa's environmental assessment legislation
On Health care, Maxime Bernier deserves to be heard
Nova Scotia refusing to force health authority to speed up access to abortion


CBC

Canada joins multilateral move to send Venezuelan government to International Criminal court
Transport Canada looking at used German drone to patrol Arctic
MP drops F-bomb in Commons, accuses Trudeau of not caring about Indigenous rights
Veterans Affairs cuts benefits to jailed relatives, but won't say if Garnier affected
Canada not making concessions needed for a NAFTA deal, says U.S.
Canada will meet with Saudis to discuss diplomatic riff: Freeland
Ottawa, US Congress asking questions about Ticketmaster, LiveNation resales
Rohingya refugee thanks Canada 'from the bottom of our hearts' after genocide motion
Didn't get the tornado emergency alert? It could be your phone
Liberals and PCs continue battle over who will govern NB
Ottawa needs 'special representative' to consult Indigenous groups and save Trans Mountain, says Scheer


Toronto Star

All eyes on New Brunswick's tiny kingmakers
Right-wing populism on rise in New Brunswick
Ford playing dangerous political games


Toronto Sun

Easy time for child killer is a disgrace
PM's symbolism over substance in overdrive this week
Ontario's 15 billion deficit underscores need for swift bold action
Wynne, McGuinty spent recklessly


National Post

Child killer Terri-Lynne McClintic belongs in prison, not a healing lodge. Obviously
Germany wants to sell Canada a used drone that analysts say is nearly worthless
Even if Julie Payette steps down as Governor General, she's set for life
Maxime Bernier is furious after being interviewed by the CBC - and he may have a point
'Don't kill yourself with good intentions': Notley fire direct shots at Ottawa over proposed energy rules
Orcas challenging but not preventing pipeline expansion approval, says minister
Line by line audit shows Ontario Liberals spent most on, er, health care and education


Maclean's

Over to you, Lieutenant Governor (checks notes) Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau!
NAFTA's future is uncertain, but here's one plausible scenario
'It's now or never': The untold story of the dramatic, Canadian-led rescue of Syria's White Helmets


Global

Trans Mountain expansion could harm killer whales, National Energy Board review may warn
Growing desire in Canada for politician willing to 'break the rules': Ipsos poll
Eagle Spirit president says pipeline from northern Alberta to Prince Rupert BC could win NEB approval
NDP MP apologizes for saying Trudeau 'doesn't give a f--- about Indigenous rights" in QP
Veterans Affairs to stop giving future benefits to family members in prison; Chris Garnier case unchanged
US ready to submit Mexico-only trade deal because Canada isn't making concessions
Tories to force Liberals to vote on revoking veterans' benefits to convicted killer Chris Garnier
Trudeau says his focus during U.S. trad talks is 'not escalating'
Freeland hopes to meet with Saudi diplomats to discuss ongoing rift


Miscellaneous 

Assembly of First Nations national chief wonders if TransMountain pipeline could end up in Delta instead of Burnaby