Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, November 20, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Francophobia is donning new populist clothes in Canada
Canada's jets don't meet international obligations: Auditor-General
New senators push for independent oversight of Senate spending
What Japan can teach Canada about trade diversification
Are the Liberals really getting down to business
Former governor-general Johnston releases expense report since leaving Rideau Hall
Trudeau aims to confront Ontario's Ford on cuts to francophone services
Military's zero-tolerance policy on sexual assaults still leaves gaps, Auditor General says
Ford government rejects Ryerson's plan for new law school


CBC

Ottawa ready to order Canada Post back to work
Auditor General trashes Liberal plan to keep CF 18s flying until 2032
Andrew Scheer pushes lifetime firearms ban for criminals, calls Liberals policies 'lazy'
David Johnston has spent $76K in 6 months since leaving Rideau Hall
Freeland says Kashoggi case not closed; but Trump says facts may never be known
RCMPs' sexual harassment suit bigger and more expensive than predicted
How CRA treats you depends on where you live, auditor reports
'Troubling sings': Health Canada to review tobacco strategy as smoking rate spikes
RCMP tightens online posting rules after misleading messages on guns
Victims of sexual misconduct not treated in 'respectful manner' by military, says auditor
Highlights from the auditor general's 2018 fall reports


Toronto Star

Bill Blair slams Conservative MP's 'Guns and Guinness' fundraiser
Government prepared to order end to Canada Post strike in coming days, says minister
Marc Garneau links transportation improvements to trade
Doug Ford is Justin Trudeau's not-so-secret weapon
Canada Revenue Agency is tough  on regular taxpayers but goes easy on those with offshore accounts, audit finds
Ottawa poised to deliver further aid to news outlets
Why is the Ford government afraid of independent oversight?
Ford is following Harris's austerity playbook
Canada must block Russia's leadership and abuse of Interpol


Toronto Sun

Trudeau to confront Ford over francophone cuts
David Johnston shows Adrienne Clarkson how it's done


National Post

Liberals' plan to kill Alberta oil industry is working. Just faster than expected
'What kind of PM would condone this?' NDP calls for ethics probe into absent Liberal MP Nicola Di Iorio
Auditor General shoots down federal government's fighter jet follies
Canadian government watching very closely as Putin ally likely to take Interpol presidency
Bad news for Franco-Ontarians, maybe- but folks, this ain't the apocalypse
Canadian cannabis investor gets lifetime U.S. entry ban as conference goers face scrutiny at border
Libera's previous energy missteps echoed in current national emergency
Doug Ford says he has no national political ambitions despite repeated attacks on Trudeau government


Maclean's

Progressive corporate tax reform? It's not as crazy as it sounds
Will a national securities regulator really help Canadian investors?


Global

NEB  hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
David Johnston spent $76K in taxpayer funds in 6 months after leaving governor general role
CRA issues? How long they take to resolve depends on where you live, AG finds
Canadian military not doing enough to fix sexual misconduct problem: AG report
Canada failing to protect diplomats living in high risk areas, auditor general says
Liberals buying fighter jets, but don't have enough pilots to fly them: auditor general
Why critics worry about a Russian official running Interpol


Miscellaneous