Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, November 27, 2018

The GM closure

Trump threatens GM over plant closings as Trudeau seeks to reassure workers
Closing of GM's Oshawa plant already impacting Canadian auto-parts suppliers
GM's closing is a warning shot: Canada's not ready for the age of disruption
Union chief warns Oshawa closure could be first step in GM shuttering all Canadian operations
'A lot of culprits' are driving GM out of Oshawa - but Trump's tariffs haven't helped
'A deep sense of betrayal': Oshawa GM plant closure could spark political fallout, warns prof
Canada and United States urged to work together to fight GM plant closing
Union leader Jerry Dias channels his inner Donald Trump in fighting GM Canada
Trump fights while Trudeau and Ford roll over on GM plant closure
Trudeau and Ford should speak louder for GM workers
Canada's auto industry at risk if GM closes Oshawa plant: Union President
'It's more than an Oshawa story': Oshawa Mayor
Andrew Scheer on GM Oshawa crisis: We're a place where you can do business
Trump rages against GM, while Trudeau and Ford find common ground
Unifor head urges feds to give GM 'the middle finger' with tarriffs over Oshawa plant closure


Globe and Mail 

Raj Grewal queried federal agencies on ability to probe money laundering
There's no public interest served by moonlighting
Canada Post warns of massive losses after back to work legislation becomes law
Two of Canada's major telecoms mum on U.S. campaign to ban Huawei 5G equipment
New tax credit could pay for roughly two months access to online news sites


CBC

Trudeau to meet federal party leaders to talk support for French Canadians in wake of Ford cuts
With three days to go until signing ceremony, USMCA text still not final
'Shocking': Rona Ambrose wants Senate to pick up the pace on sex assault bill
Canadian democracy at 'mercy' of Facebook manipulation, Tory MP warns during inquiry
Postal union launches protest campaign as employees halt rotating strikes
Canada condemns Russian aggression in clash with Ukraine
More than 3,000 veterans waited over a year for Ottawa process disability claims
As Via Rail prepares to announce winning bid for trains, Garneau warns Bombardier can't be favoured
B.C. intervenes in greenhouse gas fight between Ottawa, Ontario and Saskatchewan
Canadian MP's criticize Facebook's Zuckerberg for U.K. parliament no show
Independent senators tell Trudeau to act on 'dangerous' Northern Pulp plan


Toronto Star

Have you been hacked or phished? The Mounties want to know
Only 3 per cent of 'potential threats' led to action at Canadian border last year
Feds would lost $11 billion per year by cutting corporate taxes, budget officer says
Senators want full assessment of plan to dump mill effluent off Nova Scotia coast
Politicians from 9 countries call for regulation of social media


Toronto Sun

UN says Trudeau's emissions impossible
Albertans asking for less government, not more


National Post

With 'non-announced' budgetary measures, Liberals effectively create a $9.5B slush fund
Morneau greeted by protestors in Calgary, says Ottawa must be more vocally supportive of energy industry
Party for one? Inside Maxime Bernier's quest to build a new political movement
Despite questions about deal, top bureaucrats blessed supply ship at heart of Mark Norman case as good value
Andrew Scheer on the 2019 election: "I've got a lot of things lining up against me'
Andrrew Scheer: Liberals aren't doing enough to help Alberta


Maclean's

Elizabeth May is getting married.  Let the bluebirds sing!


Global

Beleaguered Liberal Raj Grewal remains MP for Brampton East despite announcing resignation
First Nations summit in Halifax focuses on self government, self determination 
Ukrainian ambassador says Russia's attack 'absolutely' an act of war, urges Canada to retaliate


Miscellaneous