Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 9, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday,  November 9, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Tanzania's homophobic crackdown casts a shadow on Canadian aid
Judge rejects attempt to appeal Sixties Scoop settlement because of 'extreme' lack of evidence
Was Trudeau's 'Grand Bargain' just a little too clever?
Conservative consultant says Andrew Scheer should have booted Tony Clement from caucus right away
Three soldiers suspended over online surplus store said to be selling white-supremacist merchandise


CBC

After Clement scandal, questions mount about vetting of top secret committee
Trudeau to mark centenary of First World War armistice at Vimy Ridge, Paris
Alleged white supremacist kicked out of UCP joined Berner's People's Party
Trilingual border signs now include Mohawk language in Cornwall 
US judge halts Keystone XL pipeline construction
Attempt to appeal '60's Scoop settlement tossed for 'extreme' lack of evidence
For a politician like Clement, a $100K gazebo is bad, but a sexting/extortion scandal is the end


Toronto Star

What makes Tory men go from public prudes to tests in private?
John Tory urges Torontonians to lobby federal government for handgun ban
Businesses look to Bill Morneau for help tackling Trump's taxes
Canada's canola growers wants China to approve new seeds


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's high horse a nag
Canadians need to do more for Remembrance Day
Target gangs, no just guns to curb gang violence


National Post

Looking through Adrienne Clarkson's $200K magnifying glass
On November 11th we remember their sacrifice. If only we remembered every day
Clement told Conservative official months ago he was contacting police over Instagram account
Why Conservative politicians across Canada think they can beat Trudeau in fight over federal carbon tax
The Liberals love projecting an image. Listening? Not so much


Maclean's

The Royal Canadian Legion pays tribute with Bells for Peace


Global

'Inappropriate' but not illegal: Why women Tony Clement followed online are going public
Canada pushing back against U.S. attempts to change text of USMCA deal: official


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