Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  October 30, 2018


Globe and Mail 

China Telecom diverted internet traffic in U.S. and Canada, report finds
Negotiations under way to save Calgary 2026 Olympic bid ahead of key city council vote on funding
Ottawa changes requirements for new fighter jets to help European firms to qualify
Canada has no legal obligation to repatriate its citizens detained in Syria, Goodale says
Critics call for cancellation of Munk debate featuring Steve Bannon
Is Andrew Scheer itching for his own war with the press?
When it comes to carbon taxes, suburban voters will decide whether Liberals or Conservatives win
There's plenty of blame to go around on Saudi arms deal - and it starts with the secret contract
Canada will be hooked on Saudi oil for a long time yet
Opposition leaders unite to press Trudeau to call by-elections
Putin critic fights to remain in Canada, fears for safety if sent back to Russia


CBC

Meeting of Conservative and Liberal MPs over NATO association descends into chaos - and singing
Canada Border Services Agency moves to 'substantially' increase deportations
Tegan and Sara talk LGBT issues on Parliament Hill
Conservatives maintain fundraising edge over Liberals
Father of 'Jihadi Jack' says he can clear his son's name - but the evidence is sealed
NATO wants to keep tensions low in the High North, says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Raitt says her privilege was breached by Liberal minister's 'tweet' non-answer
MPs looking into whether RCMP are in contempt of Parliament for gun bill post
Opposition demands proof documents in Mark Norma's case haven't been destroyed
Ex-governor general David Johnston nominated as Canada's first debates commissioner
NB Power to dodge major carbon taxes after Ottawa proposes looser rules on coal plants
CRA reaps more than $1B through clawbacks of federal benefits over 5 years
Chair of Calgary Olympic committee recommends pulling plug on 2026 bid
Delaying Jagmeet Snigh's byelection might be calculated, but isn't unprecedented
NDP wants Steve Bannon debate cancelled
Shooting reshapes Liberals' apology for 1939 refusal of ship of Jewish refugees
Doug Ford meets Andrew Scheer as carbon tax fight heats up


Toronto Star

New government funding proposal for Calgary Olympics could revive troubled 2026 bid: BidCo
Scheer says media 'essential' in holding politicians to account
Calls to cancel Steve Bannon's Toronto debate intensify after Pittsburgh massacre
Politicians are dragging their feet on privacy rules
Liberals say political parties need privacy rules, but have no immediate plans to impose them


Toronto Sun

StatsCan has already seized reams of private financial data
Bank info grab will make government more expensive
Facts matter more than opinion when it comes to vaccines


National Post

Heated political rhetoric on carbon tax does disservice to Canadian voters
No reason to believe Liberals' new federal Debates Commission will solve anything
Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson still bills more than $100,000 a year in expenses
'I learned a lot of things today': Conservative senator wades into rapper fight after Twitter annount hacked
NDP politicians join call for Toronto debate featuring ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon to be cancelled
One last, slim chance for Calgary's Olympic bid to escape the axe
Some MPs worry as election looms without 'any enforceable rules' for parties on privacy


Maclean's

Putting Calgary's Olympic bid out of its misery


Global

Asia-Pacific trade pact to come into force December 30 after 6 countries ratify deal
Andrew Scheer meets with Doug Ford to discuss carbon tax, Justin Trudeau
Critics call for cancellation of Toronto debate featuring Trump strategist, Steve Bannon
Liberals announce pay equity legislation aimed at ensuring equal pay for women and men


Miscellaneous 


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