Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, November 14, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Olympic bid's demise creates roadblock for Calgary's infrastructure plans, mayor says
If Calgary doesn't want the Olympics, then who would?
Calgarians rejected a deeply flawed Olympic bid
Adversarial premiers may be boon for Trudeau over the long term
Payette eyes summer 2019 moving day
Canada's carbon tax: A guide to who's affected, who pays what and who opposes it
Former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant to step down as Liberal leader
NDP politicians in BC urge Trudeau to call by-election in Burnaby South


CBC

"I wish we had known': Peter McKay defends record over transfer of child killers to healing lodges
Kevin O'Leary suing Elections Canada over fundraising limits
Probe of Conservatives' handling of sexual assault claim against ex-MP nearing its end
Liberals appoint a new veterans 'ombudsperson'
Trudeau and Chinese premier reveal progress, even without formal trade talks
Patrick Brown cites sexual misconduct allegations against Ontario finance minister in new book
Promised Indigenous rights recognition legislation won't be  in place before next election
Whistleblower tips expose federal workers behaving badly



Toronto Star

Patrick Brown's explosive tell-all lashes out a Progressive Conservative 'enemies'
Canadian grocery and food retailers need to better protect consumers from toxic chemicals, says new report
Head of Canadian farm group stepping down in February
Canada's money laundering laws filled with gaps, report says
Legault wants to make Quebec the 'battery' of North America
Maxime Bernier is still an answer in search of a problem



Toronto Sun

Flawed carbon tax of the Liberal anointed
Canada should step up for Pakistani refugee
Ottawa shamelessly denies bed to WWII vet


National Post

Tony Clement's former mistress allegedly offered $1,000 for 'explicit' photos by group claiming 'Liberal' support
An IOC spokesperson says it's no 'surprise' Calgary voted No to 2026 Games
Supreme Court of Canada hears case on migrant detainees' rights to challenge their incarceration
Don't bet on carbon tax deciding the next election


Maclean's

When he exonerated six Tsilhqot'in war chiefs, the Prime Minister recognized our truth
Why does Stephen Harper have Trump's back?

Global

'It was a coordinate effort': Patrick Brown discusses end as PC leader, grudges in new book
Patrick Brown calls Lisa MacLeod 'nasty,' 'angry,' says members of PC Caucus 'hated her' in new book
Brian Gallant to announce plans to step down as N.B. Liberal leader
Reports of looming Rohingya return to Myanmar have Canadian ministers 'deeply concerned'
Canadians' debt remains 'really high,' but improving thanks to tight mortgage rules: BofC
Canada Post issues 'time-limited' offer to workers amid historic backlog of parcels
Canada-wide cannabis shortages could last years, producers warn

Miscellaneous 

The Rise and Fall of Trudeau's 'Grand Bargain' on Climate
Are Our Southern Resident Orcas Doomed?