Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 23, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, November 23, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Ex-Liberal MP Raj Grewal's gambling problems caught attention of Fintrac and RCMP
A federal agency, created to fight poverty, spent $500,000 on a name, logo and branding
No-protest zones around abortion clinics could erode rights, Manitoba Premier says
Conservatives challenge Finance Department's role in plan to assess cost of campaign promises
Canadian environment ministers aim to cut garbage output by half by 2040
Doug Ford backtracks after days of backlash over cuts to francophone institutions
Most medical cannabis patients still get their pot illegally: Health Canada survey
In late-night vote, MPs pass resolution to fast-track bill to end Canada Post strike
Justin Trudeau: The oil patch's fall guy
Hustle in the oil patch: Inside a looming financial and environmental crisis


CBC

Canada Post back to work bill passes during late night Commons sitting
New documents in Mark Norman's case reveal contradictions in Crown's case, defence says
Liberal MP Raj Grewal resigned to deal with gambling problem, PMO says
Canada should suspend arms exports to Saudi Arabia, says former Trudeau adviser
Tories accuse Trudeau of bribing media with tax breaks
Ford government  backtracks on some cuts affecting Ontario francophones
Jagmeet Singh says he will continue to run in Burnaby South


Toronto Star

PMO says Brampton MP Raj Grewal resigned after admitting to gambling problem and 'significant personal debts'
Feds paid Facebook $40,000 for ad showing how to cook chicken nuggets
Ford fears disgruntled Tory MPPs might defect to Liberals, source says
Minister reverses stance on People's Party eligibility for leaders' debates
Government support not an easy solution for journalism
Feds need to protect quality of marine life, not quantity, say scientists


Toronto Sun

Liberal fiscal forecast a gloomy one
It's no wonder Trudeau was booed in Calgary
Dirty trick campaigns have no place in Canada


National Post

Andrew Scheer's 'problematic' leadership sparks concern among Conservatives
Court documents raise new questions abut Brison's involvement in case of Vice-Admiral mark Norman
The Liberals promised new fighter jets. They delivered utter lunacy instead
Liberals 600M aid package for news media will irrevocably politicize the press
Shelve those carbon taxes until the oil is flowing
Help Vice Admiral Norman get the fair trial he deserves
Second ship building leak probe abandoned after it was found 'confidential' information had been widely shared 


Maclean's

Liberals enjoy strong support for their renegotiation of NAFTA


Global

Canada Post back to work legislation passes the House of Commons
Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal resigned over 'gambling problem': PMO
Controversial anti-Trudeau hoodies draw attention from demonstrators and RCMP
Scott Brison targeted by suspended Vice-Admiral's lawyers for his defence
Environment ministers set goal of cutting Canadian waste in half by 2040
Postal worker says Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr vowed to oppose Canada Post back to work bill
Chrystia Freeland mum on why Canada hasn't taken action on Jamal Khashoggi's murder


Miscellaneous 

Major protest planned today to mark start of new NEB hearings
In betraying Canada's left voters, Justin mimics his Dad