Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 30, 2018

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


Globe and Mail 

How Alberta's oil patch is fighting the crude slump
Why Canada should be helping Alberta
Grewal says in video statement he has repaid millions in debt, is rethinking resignation
Albertans fell Oshawa's pain, but see a double standard
Ottawa vows to deliver Indigenous child-welfare legislation next year
The USMCA has been signed - what comes next?
Commons to provide translation for MPs speaking Indigenous languages
Canada led joint G7 statement condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine, Freeland says
Stephen Harper's approval needed to release some files in criminal case against vice-admiral Mark Norman




CBC

'Battle' over as Trudeau, Trump, Pena Nieto sign 'new NAFTA'
Liberal government making little progress on backlogged veterans' disability claims
'Dark day for press freedom': Vice must give ISIS notes to police, top court rules
Canada led joint G7 statement condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine: Freeland
Métis leader says UNDRIP bill 'tainted' by potty-mouthed NDP MP
Ottawa to hand over child welfare services to Indigenous governments
Canadian party leaders, politicians weigh in on the signing of NAFTA 2.0
Trading acronyms: Have your say on what to call the new NAFTA
Statistics Canada says pace of Canadian economic growth slowed in third quarter

Toronto Star

USMCA? CUSMA? What the new NAFTA is called depends on who's talking
Supreme Court ruling against Vice doesn't impact protection on confidential sources, experts say
Brampton MP Raj Grewal rethinking decision to resign, says he repaid gambling debts
Ottawa promises Indigenous child welfare changes to end 'humanitarian crisis'
'Free Willy' bill lands Liberal support in the House
Figures on homeless vets used by Veterans Affairs wrong, minister says
General Motors leaves Canada wondering what comes next
Canada, U.S., Mexico sign revised NAFTA deal Trump claims 'changes the trade landscape forever'
Canada should do all it can to stop anti-gay terror in Tanzania
After GM, we need a plan for the 21st century workplace
Democracy is dying. The executioners are our leaders

Toronto Sun

UN migration compact spells radical change for Canada
Feds' migrant border bill $1B and growing


National Post

RCMP called to probe tale of two Liberal MPs, a suburban overpass, trip to Indian and multimillion dollar land deal
Canada's fantasyland politics can't fix our refugee backlog
Budget officer finds illegal migrants entering via a 'loophole within a loophole'
Alberta's United Conservative Party seeks to join Saskatchewan's legal battle against federal carbon tax




Maclean's

Why Andrew Scheer is spouting nonsense about GM

Global

Liberal MP Raj Grewal says he may not resign due to gambling addiction
Paramount Resources CEO backs calls for production cuts to support oil prices
New NAFTA is now signed, but nobody knows what to call it
Maxime Bernier claims People's Party of Canada true conservative choice
Trudeau urges "Donald" to drop steel tariffs at USMCA signing
Relations between Canada and Saudis 'fractured,' kingdom seeking exit strategies from existing deals: memo
USMCA deal signed by Trudeau, Trump and Pena Nieto - finalizing months of negotiations



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