Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, September 26, 2018

The Trump Press Conference

Trump says he rejected one-on-one NAFTA meeting with Trudeau
Trump says he rejected meeting with Justin Trudeau
'Forget about it': Donald Trump says he turned down meeting with Justin Trudeau
I rejected a NAFTA meeting with Trudeau because Canada wants too much, Trump says
Trump gives a press conference, and the world laughs (with him?)


Globe and Mail 

Ottawa orders Export Development Canada to examine lending practices
Trump may be Trudeau's best hope for a UN Council seat
Ottawa calls for review of decision to transfer Tori Stafford's killers to healing lodge
Trudeau says he is open to reconsidering Suu Kyi's honorary citizenship
Russian-Canadian Pussy Riot member says he believes he was poisoned by Russian operatives
Air Canada pilots say near collision should prompt Ottawa to address pilot fatigue


CBC

Goodale orders review of child killer's transfer to healing lodge
Canadian military OK's beards, as long they're not hipster style 
Competition Bureau to investigate Ticketmaster after CBC News/Toronto Star scalper investigation
'If NAFTA 2.0 proceeds, Trudeau wants to feel 'confident' on tariffs
Trudeau says Parliament could review Aung San Suu Kyi's honorary citizenship
Liberals to fix no-fly list, create system to help people wrongly flagged as security risks
Is Canada's trade outreach to China driving a wedge into the NAFTA talks?
Parental leave being extended 3 months earlier than planned
National Energy Board kick-starts new Trans Mountain hearing process
How Ottawa is reading New Brunswick's wild election result
Francois Legault's wife says Justin Trudeau isn't 'competent'


Toronto Star

Julie Payette says she's 'very proud' to serve as Canada's governor general
New Brunswick's election dynamics are also at play in Quebec
Fears grow of more private health-care under Doug Ford


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's become more of a joke on the world stage
Carbon taxes for dummies
Sorry Mr. Trudeau, but socialism sucks


National Post

All you need to know about the Aboriginal healing lodge where Tori Stafford's killer is now living
Julie Payette doesn't plan to preside over 2018 Governor General's History Awards ceremony
Payette defends  approach to job, apologizes for 'perception' charity review has taken too long
New Brunswick provides more ammunition for blowing up first past the post
An 'honorary Canadian is presiding over a bloodbath ... Oops?
Here's one win for NAFTA negotiators: Trudeau's 'progressive' trade demands officially toast
Forget firing the CBC's far left ideologues. Just unfund it.
The Canadian military will allow beards in a bid to improve morale and attract young recruits
For a child killer like Terri-Lynne McClintic, there is only retribution


Maclean's

When it comes to Ontario's books, Doug Ford must look forward, not back
What will Premier Doug Ford cost Ontario?


Global

Kenney accuses Notley's NDP of dropping the ball on fighting anti-pipeline bills
Trans Mountain head confident pipeline will be built despite regulatory, court challenges
'There is no expectation of proof' for offenders seeking transfer to Aboriginal healing lodges
Gallant to seek formal alliance with Greens in bid to stay in power
Want a say on the impact of Trans Mountain tanker traffic? National Energy Board to hold public hearing


Miscellaneous 

Trudeau reaffirms Canada's support for the war on drugs, ignoring concerns it will lead to more overdose deaths