Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday,  October 16, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Canada's long path to marijuana legalization
With legal pot, Canada sets an example for other countries
Liberals unveil bid to end solitary confinement in federal prisons
Scrapping cap-and-trade will cost Ontario $3 billion in lost revenue: financial watchdog
Paul Bernardo to have parole hearing after 25 years in prison
Union says it issued strike notice to Canada Post, could start rotating job action Monday
Amnesty program for Canadians convicted of simple cannabis possession underway
Ottawa won't put officials in danger to help Canadians who join terror groups abroad, minister says
Across the country, legalization forces a shift in thinking among school boards
Canada's 6 official residences - including 24 Sussex Drive need 83 million dollar facelift, report says


CBC

Scott Brison denies lobbying for shipbuilder in Mark Norman affair
U.S. border patrol warns 'amnesty' for pot convictions doesn't guarantee entry
Ex-ambassador delivers aggressive defence of Saudi arms deal
Federal minister announce plan to expedite pardons for minor pot convictions
$83M needed to repair 'fire hazard' 24 Sussex and other official residences, commission says
Federal government's tariff relief plan faces criticism; Morneau says 50 firms tariff-free
Congressman says new cannabis border law could land if Democrats take control next month
Liberals move to end solitary confinement of federal prisoners
Transport Canada taking a 'fresh look' at issue of seat belts on school buses
No chance Congress will vote on USMCA this year, Mitch McConnell says
Meet your e-dealer: Shopify confident its online tech can handle cannabis demand


Toronto Star

Legalization dawns across Canada. the Star goes from coast to coast as cannabis prohibition ends at midnight
Ottawa presses Saudis for answers over suspected murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Border officers say they may block Canadians who they suspect of planning to use cannabis in the U.S.
Meet the women who changed Justin Trudeau's mind about legalizing marijuana
Partisanship derails MP's six-hour emergency meeting on UN climate report
Federal staffing watchdog denies favouritism in public service hires


Toronto Sun

Federal government to expedite pardons for minor pot convictions
Killer Paul Bernardo tortures families with parole bid
Legalization in many ways a turning point
Serious flaws in Ottawa's handgun ban consultations


National Post

Legal cannabis is here and one thing is certain: The world is watching us
Canadians who start using cannabis after legalization may find U.S. entry easier
Top general's communications with Trudeau, media to come under spotlight as Mark Norman case proceeds
Treasury Board official denies 'cozy relationship' between Brison and Irvings
'It's actually  anti-competitive': Unions push for federal labour standards, potentially affecting billions in public infrastructure dollars
Trudeau vulnerable with voters on deficits despite strong foundation  of support: poll
With Mark Norman trial Liberals in a situation that they cannot win


Maclean's

Ottawa is 'looking into' New Brunswick's cheerful promotion of pot
A grandfather's high hopes to buy Canada's firs legal weed


Global

Marijuana is legal everywhere across Canada now
Chrystia Freeland laid down on floor of Trudeau's office - exhausted - after sealing USMCA
Ottawa moves to pardon Canadians with simple pot possession convictions
Jagmeet Singh trails in latest poll - what could that mean for the 2019 election?
Here are the challenges police could face in laying charges for pot-impaired driving
Goodale says Canadian ISIS fighters will face consequences, officials won't be put in danger to help
U.S. Congress won't vote on new NAFTA in 2018 - throwing wrench in trade deal's timeline
Feds aim to replace solitary confinement in prisons with 'structured intervention units'


Miscellaneous 

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