Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday,  November 7, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Clement forced out of caucus after complaints from women about social-media interactions
Canada Post admits thousands of Ontario cannabis buyers' information breached
Trudeau warns against modern anti-Semitism in apology for turning away Jewish refugees fleeing Nazis
Justice Minister says fake online accounts in her name used to solicit money from constituents
Bernier has the potential to erode Tory support for Scheer
Absentee MP Di Iorio to give back salary until retirement in January
Doug Ford confirms former minister Jim Wilson resigned over sexual-misconduct allegations



CBC

No gala USMCA signing ceremony with Trump unless U.S. tariffs lifted, ambassador says
Bernier says he doesn't need to be a feminist: 'I believe in people'
Federal government 'failed' test of its humanity by turning away Jewish refugees in 1939, says Trudeau
Scheer asks Tony Clement to leave Conservative caucus over sexting scandal
Instagram user describes how Tony Clement crossed a line
Goodale orders tougher rules on prisoner transfers to Indigenous lodges following McClintic uproar
As RCMP raids target India over CRA Phone scam, possible Canadian collaborators have reason to be nervous
Military investigating series of fires, power outages on board naval vessels
Trump and other politicians empower anti-Semitism in Canada, says Liberal MP



Toronto Star

Tony Clement booted from Conservative caucus amid allegations of sexual impropriety
Ottawa urged to launch new charm offensive in U.S. to sell trade deal
U.S. midterm results could delay new trade deal into 2020, watchers warn
Why Canada must repatriate the children of jihadist nationals
Goodale to toughen policy for inmate transfers after McClintic uproar
Incoming Quebec government finds extra $4B in the till
With his sexting adventures, Clement has got himself into three kinds of trouble


Toronto Sun

The sad loneliness of the political life
Canadians tuning out real CRA agents because of phone scammers



National Post

Clement a reminder when it comes to lust, brains first thing to go
Clement's sexting scandal  an early warning on national security risks
After public outcry, Liberals to return child killer McClintic to prison and toughen transfer rules
Scheer says Clement no longer a Conservative MP after more allegations arise
Tax court justice to testify in secret as Senate studies public disclosure of judges' expenses



Maclean's

A carbon tax? Just try them.



Global

Liberal MP Nicola Di Iorio to give back salary until retirement in January
NEB to hear traditional Indigenous evidence in Trans Mountain pipeline review
Canada not concerned Democrats will obstruct new trade deal with U.S.: senior official
Three U.S. states were hit hard by Canadian tariffs. Here's how they voted in the midterms
Tony Clement no longer a member of Conservative caucus as sexting scandal escalates
Canada apologizes for turning away Jewish refugees in 1939 - why that matters




Miscellaneous 

Tony Clement: From Moralizing Minister to Frail and Fallen