Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Wednesday, September  12, 2018

Mr. Ford's Notwithstanding stance

Doug Ford has 'pretty vendetta' against Toronto: Jagmeet Singh
First-past-the-post enables election of 'fringe' candidates like Doug Ford: Jagmeet Singh
No, Doug Ford is not defying constitutional law
For the sake of the voters, opponents to Doug Ford should back down
Doug Ford 'wont' be shy' to use notwithstanding clause again, and he's getting support for that
Doug Ford's use of notwithstanding clause sparks fears it will embolden others to invoke it
Protestors say Doug Ford is violating their rights 'notwithstanding'
Ford's legislation to cut Toronto council passes first reading as protests rock the Ontario legislature
How Doug Ford trumped Caroline Mulroney - and all of us - on basic rights
Former premier Bill Davis speaks out against Doug Ford's use of the 'notwithstanding' cause
Province appeals judge's ruling on Toronto council cut
With Doug Ford as Boss Hoggtown, who needs a mayor?
Where are you, Caroline Mulroney?
Ford government should clearly explain rationale for invoking notwithstanding clause
Doug Ford has put a foot on a very dangerous path
Premier Doug Ford brings down legal hammer
Rowdy NDP members booted from Legislature
Like it or not, Ford's won this round
Ford could soon make notwithstanding clause drama seem like a honeymoon
Ford defends bill cutting Toronto city council as protestors, fist-pounding NDP MPPs remove from legislature
Ford says legislatures must prevail, and the public will agree
The fight over Toronto council is stupid and I wish I'd slept through it
Andrew Scheer, federal Tories back Doug Ford's use of notwithstanding clause
Please Advise! I Can Notwithstand This Spinach


Globe and Mail 


Federal government agrees to pay $100 million for pension clawbacks from disabled veterans
Pussy Riot activist Pytor Verzilov's life in danger after possible poisoning
A modest proposal for an NDP that urgently needs an identity and a mojo
Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc broke rules in awarding clam licence, ethics commissioner finds
We can and must do better for our ailing veterans
Francophone veterans face longer wait times for benefits approvals, study finds




CBC

Morneau leaning toward 'targeted measure' to boos corporate investment - not tax cut
Dominic LeBlanc found in conflict of interest over lucrative fishing licence
Canada's Venezuelans battle a hunger crisis the Maduro regime claims doesn't exist
Singh attacks Trudeau's record in pitch to caucus
At caucus retreat, Trudeau lays the groundwork for the Liberals' 2019 campaign message
European cheese slow to arrive in Canada despite trade deal
As Liberals contemplate handgun ban, an urban-rural caucus divide emerges
Medical marijuana system will continue after legalization, says Health Canada
Injured Canadian veterans kept waiting to find out if they qualify for aid: report
Citing concerns, P.E.I. shutting down PNP's immigrant entrepreneur program
Canada Post workers vote in favour of strike action if deal can't be reached



Toronto Star

Trudeau tells the Liberal caucus 'we will not sign an unfavourable deal' on NAFTA
Will Quebec be the next province to use the 'notwithstanding' clause?



Toronto Sun

Liberal's NAFTA strategy - Trump's a tyrant
Ready or not for legal dope
Ontario needs Alberta
Liberal's seriousness at NAFTA in doubt


National Post

Liberals eye potential electoral gains from 'taking on the tyrant' Trump
Federal government proposes $100M settlement in disabled vets clawback class-action
'Fringe' candidates like Doug Ford enabled by first past the post elections, Jagmeet Singh says
Dominic LeBlanc in conflict over Arctic Surf clam licence: Federal Ethics commissioner
Doug Ford's move against court would never work for Trans Mountain

Maclean's

Calgary's 'May as Well' Olympic bid - modest ambition that still costs billions
Brian Mulroney talks NAFTA as only he can
How Canada's growing anti-abortion movement plans to swing the next federal election

Global

Here's why Canada Post workers are threatening to go on strike
Couillard ready to go to court if NAFTA deal is unsatisfactory to Quebec farmers
Dominic LeBlanc broke conflict of interest rules by approving lucrative surf clam licence set to to wife's cousin


Miscellaneous