Ottawa Observations: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, October 11, 2018


Globe and Mail 

No obligation for Indigenous consultation during federal law-making, Supreme Court says
USMCA paves way for U.S. shopping channel to launch in Canada
USMCA provides no reason to get sour about milk
Statistics Canada promises more detailed portrait of Canadians with fewer surveys
Stephen Harper says new trade deal offers 'opportunity' for Canada on trade with China
Vast region of Northwest Territories declared an Indigenous Protected Area
Canada pessimistic about quick end to U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, sources say
Trudeau appoints Ontario lawyer, PEI Mi'kmaq chief to Senate
Ontario Human Rights Commission releases updated policy before cannabis legalization
By defending a crucifix, Quebec crosses the line into hypocrisy
Michaelle Jean makes final pitch to keep top post as Francophonie summit opens
Bill Blair launches consultations on possible ban on handguns, assault weapons


CBC

Canada introduces new surtaxes to curb flood of steel imports
Supreme Court rules Ottawa has no duty to consult with Indigenous people before drafting laws
Chief Brian Francis appointed to Senate
Crucifix represents Christian values but isn't a religious symbol, Quebec's incoming premier says
Advocates push for changes to sexual consent, prostitution laws as top court hears Gladue case
Families affected by no-fly list worried new legislation won't pass before next election
Here's what pollsters missed on Quebec's vote - and what those lapses mean for the 2019 federal election
NDP's Jagmeet Singh faces crucial test in Burnaby South byelection
Canadian pot industry workers will be able to enter U.S. for pleasure travel


Toronto Star

How Canada can break its dependence on the United States
Prairie grain farmers have a serious snow problem
Feds don't have to consult Indigenous peoples when drafting laws: Supreme Court
Maxime Bernier's People's Party is now official
Supreme Court case shines light on myths about sexual assault
New trade deal 'weak' on the environment: experts


Toronto Sun

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National Post

'A polite racist is still a racist': UCP disqualifies candidate who defended photo with Soldiers of Odin
Alberta's UCP keeps kicking out extremists, but they keep on coming
Air Canada near miss came 'a few feet' from maybe being 'worst aviation accident in history': final report
Lingering tariffs prove USMCA does not mean trade peace for our time
Competition watchdog alleges brand-name pharma firms are denying generic companies the medicines they need for tests
No duty to consult Indigenous groups on federal law-making, Supreme Court says


Maclean's

Reconciliation  on university campuses: 'two realities, side by side'
The Supreme Court has just gutted the Crown's duty to consult First Nations
The place for public fury in our justice system


Global

Supreme Court rules feds do not have to consult Indigenous groups when making laws
Francois Legault doubles down on religious symbol ban after meeting with Justin Trudeau
Canada to impose new quotas, duties on steel imports in response to U.S. tariffs
Climate change is a Canadian dilemma that must be addressed


Miscellaneous 


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