Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  November 6, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Ottawa rejects sentaors' demand to give greater weight to human rights in arms deals
Tory MP Tony Clement resigns from caucus duties after sharing sexually explicit images
Canada, Western countries condemn China at UN for repression of Muslims
Speaker rebukes Morneau over 'massive' budget bill
New federal law creates official definition of poverty line
Pensions for Life to result in three tier approach to veterans critics argue
Tories call for cancellation of Statscan's request for banking data
Liberal decision slammed to set up commission for 2019 election leaders' debates without opposition input
Former Quebec Premier Bernard Landry dead at 81, leaving pro-independence legacy


CBC

Conservative MP Tony Clement resigns from Commons duties over sexting scandal
MS St. Louis survivor says Canada's apology 'a good thing' but it won't save emotional scars
Liberals unveil new anti-poverty law with targets to reduce poverty rates in Canada
Liberals unveil Canada Pride Citation for LGBTQ2 public servants who faced discrimination
Elusive Liberal MP Nicola Di Iorio resigning January 2019
Former Quebec premier, dedicated sovereignist Bernard Landry dead at 81
Johnston pledges to release public report on expenses incurred since retirement
Liberal government hammered over process to create independent debate commission
Canada could ratify new NAFTA even if U.S. tariffs stay put: Trudeau
Canada among countries urging China to shut Uighur detention camps
Diabetes Canada warns of 'epidemic,' calls for national strategy


Toronto Star

Conservative MP Tony Clement scales back duties, says he's being extorted over sexually explicit images
Justin Trudeau treads carefully on U.S. election day
Feds tap UK company to 'redirect' Canadians away from violent extremism online
Liberals table bill to set Canada's first official poverty line
Phoenix needs time to rise from ashes of federal pay system: AG
Trudeau says Canada could ratify new NAFTA even if U.S. tariffs stay put
Elections Canada shopping for software to monitor social media
Goodale doubles down on 'tombstone' data-sharing at the border


Toronto Sun

Tony Clement steps down amid sexting scandal
Taxpayers taking a bath on used RCMP cars
Confused approach to Saudis continues
Remembering Canada's visible minorities


National Post

Conservative MP Tony Clement resigns Commons duties after alleging sexting 'extortion'
$23M G7 auto fleet another example of spendthrift culture the Liberals have restored
Ottawa taking longer to approve weapons export permits following controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia
'Forgotten' MP who died by suicide after returning from WW1 to get plaque outside House of Commons


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Global

Tony Clement acing extortion demand of 50,000 euros after sending 'sexually explicit' photos, video
Liberals unveil plan to tackle poverty, critics say more money needed
Special federal remission program relives $110M in tariffs in wake of trade dispute
Midterm election results could put the USMCA in jeopardy, which isn't good for Canada: experts
Parliament unanimously approves plan to stop leaving money unspent at Veterans Affairs Canada


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