Ottawa Observations: Friday, December 28, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, December 28, 2018

Canadians held in China 

Sarah McIver, the Alberta teacher detained in China, has arrived back in Canada
Canadian woman detained in China has returned home
Teacher Sarah McIver returned to Canada after arrest in China

Albertan Sarah McIver returned to Canada after arrest in China

Canadian teacher Sarah McIver who was detained in China has been released


Globe and Mail 

Government flexibility draws more Indigenous communities into talks around self-government
For re-election in 2019, the Trudeau government's biggest challenge will be itself
White Helmets recount the daring rescue from Syria and their new life in Canada
Former Quebec music agent aims to stage a Bloc Quebecois revival
Cancelling Canada's contract to sell LAVs to Saudis could be an Avro Arrow-sized disaster
Federal government hopes funding change solves infrastructure spending, cost concerns


CBC

International trade in 2018: making sense of a 'tarrifying' year
Brian Gallant moves up departure from helm of Liberal Party
Canada's response to Rohingya crisis gets middling grade
No regrets as Notley looks back on last 3 years


Toronto Star

This tank arsenal near Oshawa is a secret the military museums wants shared
Trudeau says it's worth 'pointing out' similarities between Scheer and Harper
Ex-astronaut Thirsk to help define Canada's place in Mars mission
Quebec's Pelletier leads 'farthest exploration of any planetary body in history'


Toronto Sun

PM faces further Western discontent in 2019
Elizabeth May predicts she won't stand alone after the next election
Conservatives mounting charge ahead of federal election: poll


National Post

Jason Kenny's party accuses Alberta non-profit of diverting money from Tides to NDP


Maclean's

Canada will soon legalize edibles - and the market is enormous


Global

Roiled in oil: Alberta votes in 2019 as energy issues, Trudeau dominate debate


Miscellaneous 

Trudeau government promotes paternalistic and overly restrictive rules for cannabis edibles
Expect more journalists to line up for the Order of Canada in wake of recent appointments