Ottawa Observations: Friday, October 12, 2018

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


Globe and Mail 

Canada gives $50 million to UN Palestinian refugee agency that U.S. calls flawed
Canada won't act alone on new tax rules for digital giants: Morneau
Canada 'clear, strong' with Saudis on importance of human rights: Trudeau
Freeland announces new Canadian consul general posts for Detroit, Los Angeles
U.S. senators urge Trudeau to block Huawei from 5G


CBC

Ex-Liberal treasurer putting up $25K to fight drug-impaired driving law
Regulator outlines next steps for Trans Mountain environmental review
Trudeau defends Canada's diplomatic jab at Saudi Arabia as questions mount over fate of missing journalist
Trade deal concessions threaten jobs at Kingston Ontario baby formula plant
Why 'fed up' MP Romeo Saganash dropped the F-bomb in the House of Commons
Trudeau denies he withdrew support for Michaëlle Jean to bolster UN Security Council bid
Did an MP break rules by endorsing her husband for city council?


Toronto Star

Canada asked to respond faster as digital landscape evolves
Never mind the UN, here's why Doug Ford can safely ignore climate change
The political ties that may bind within Quebec's new government
Immigration department says it's ready for fingerprinting requirements


Toronto Sun

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper discusses new book, populism and more
The politically incorrect question about contraband cigarettes
Getting tough on Canadian ISIS fighters


National Post

Whatever concessions Liberals made in NAFTA, there's plenty more they can't blame on Trump
Vice Admiral Mark Norman's defence lawyers intend to probe actions of Liberal minister: court filings
Ottawa to release final cost of Trans Mountain purchase in November, could fund expansion through deficits
In casting UCP opponents as bigots, Alberta NDP resort to time-tested tactics


Maclean's

Doug Ford, Jason Kenney and the end of the world
Trudeau's next trade challengeL free trade at home
Free trade? Canada and the U.S. keep fighting about steel


Global

Mexico economy minister to call Canadian officials Friday over new steel tariffs
New Trans Mountain pipeline review to meet February deadline: NEB
Here are 10 lavish gifts Justin Trudeau and his family have received over the last year
Stephen Harper on why it's Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn, not Donald Trump, who scare him
Canada still selling armoured vehicles to Saudis despite 'concern' of missing journalist: Trudeau


Miscellaneous 


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