Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, November 10-12, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday,  November 10-12, 2018

Remembrance Day 2018

The world reminds us, Remembrance Day is a day of thanksgiving
A century of remembrance: Canadians pause to mark 100 years since end of First World War
Trudeau visits Vimy ahead of world leaders gathering to mark historic armistice
Portraits of sacrifice: Young Canadians on the brutal front lines of war
A silence in Mons: How Canadians saw the final moments of WWI
The high cost of winning: How the First World War changed the way Canadians view conflict
'Thank you' to veterans: Vimy Ridte 1st stop on Trudeau's tour to mark 100 years since armistice
Rumbling into the past: The incredible story of a First World War armoured car and the man who rode in it
The forgotten ruthlessness of Canada's Great War soldiers
In their honour, we publish their names
Ottawa is doing a lousy job of honouring Canada's WW1 fallen
On this day 100 years ago, Canadian troops led the First World War's final charge
As Canadians mark Remembrance Day, world leaders warned of 'old demons' rising again


Globe and Mail 

Trudeau says Canada talking to Pakistan about Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy against Islam
Trudeau says politicians must use social media for good, despite others' polarizing Twitter tactics
Contradictory signals on free trade with China reflect complications for Canada
Trudeau's free-trade plan with China still cloudy
We must criminalize gun possession in Canada
Let's not forget that our medicare system was also born of war
Bombardier, Alstrom land $448 million contract to build Montreal subway trains
Tsilhqot'in-Ottawa financial deal will be new model for relations with First Nations, chief says
Mourners pay respects to former premier Bernard Landry at Quebec legislature

CBC

Canadian spy chief has heard audio of Khashoggi murder, CSIS says
Trudeau heads to ASEAN summit to 'mend relations' a year after thorny trade talks
Trudeau told Trump in Paris he wants to 'resolve' tariffs issue before G20 in Argentina
Canada falling short on flu vaccinations: internal report
Canada still hopes to secure comprehensive free-trade deal with China
Liberals planning national tourism strategy as part of election year economic pitch
Indigenous women coerced into sterilizations across Canada: senator
Attacks on the media are a threat to democracy, Trudeau says
Canadian led movement aims to seize assets from dictators to remedy refugee crisis
Tanzania's anti-homosexuality purge is making Ottawa anxious
Immigration detainee seeks $65M in lawsuit against Ottawa for violating rights



Toronto Star

As politicians and social media take a beating, Trudeau praises traditional journalism
Demand for action on climate change shatters Scheer's hopes in Quebec
It's hard to like Bombardier
Why Statistics Canada's current data practices don't add up
Echoes of Trump resound at Bernier's Calgary rally
Bernier introduces new People's Party of Canada to Calgary in first Alberta rally


Toronto Sun

Liberals handling of McClintic case smells of elitism
Stink of corruption hangs over environmental conference
Governor Generals and Judges should disclose expenses
Making a scene over carbon spat
Trudeau shirking on refugee costs
Trudeau's carbon tax a pig in a poke


National Post

How a trickle of Sikhs fleeing India for Canada became a torrent
No, Trudeau didn't shame Trump for skipping First World War ceremony because of rain
Yes it has led the world to war,  but there's noting wrong with the right kind of nationalism
Ottawa to retool immigrant support program that few used - even as budget tripled


Maclean's

Tony Clement and the breakdown in Ottawa
China threatens the democratic world order - and Canada can't be a weak link

Global

Director of CSIS travelled to Turkey at Trudeau's request to hear Khashoggi murder recording
Why 3 Canadian vets say 'abysmal' broken promises could see suicides top Afghan War deaths
After Tony Clement sexting scandal, should MPs face tougher security screenings?
After being shamed into doing the right thing, Trudeau owes some apologies



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