Ottawa Observations: Thursday, October 18, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday,  October 18, 2018




Globe and Mail 

Canada, U.S. in talks to end steel, aluminum tariffs
Carr, Morneau off to China next month to advance Canada's trading interests
Federal government takes final steps toward asbestos ban
Feds defend barring edible cannabis for a year as black market eyes gaps
Proposed new laws against bestiality don't go far enough, critics argue


CBC

The pressure is on for Senate to pass a massive Asia-Pacific trade deal quickly
'(It's) the way to go': Brian Mulroney explains his about face on cannabis
Father of 'Jihadi' Jack accuses Andrew Scheer of lying about his son
Carr, Morneau off to China next month to deepen commerce, but no free trade yet
Liberal government  tables bill to toughen laws on bestiality, animal cruelty
Doug Ford campaign adviser appointed to Washington trade post
Tens of thousands of Canadians could soon be eligible for a pot pardon, but lawyers warn  about limitations
New federal asbestos ban includes controversial exemptions


Toronto Star

Trump official called Trudeau 'that little punk kid running Canada' the U.S. president's economic advisor says
Ottawa to Ford: stick to your day job and stop dreaming about being PM
Can Canada fight climate change without a carbon tax?
Will the Liberals try to beat NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in BC  byelection?
Is it a politician's right to block people on Twitter?
Air traffic controllers OK to use cannabis while off-duty
Feds launch 'digital academy' for public service
Ford appoints veteran conservative public affairs executive to trade envoy post in Washington


Toronto Sun

Let's not delude ourselves about saudi arabia
Jihadi Jack's dad slams Scheer over terror 'misinformation'


National Post

Ottawa mayor sued for blocking Twitter critics, says he has right not to be harassed
Threats to 2019 election are increasing 'faster than we expected' CSE official says


Maclean's

The Liberals need to rip off the Norman Band-Aid


Global

Canada joins other high profile figures in skipping Saudi investment summit
Guns, cigarettes and prisons: Are Canada's pension fund investments ethical?
More irregular border-crossers have arrived so far this year than by this time last year


Miscellaneous 


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