Ottawa Observations: Monday, December 10, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday,  December 10, 2018

Huawei CFO extradition hearing

Detained Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou pledges to wear ankle bracelet if granted bail
Canada is caught in the middle of a China-U.S. tech war
Chinese executive's extradition complicates Canada's role in superpower standoff
China's threats over Huawei CFO's arrest rattle Canadian business
Bail hearing for embattled Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou will go to a third day
Lawyer for Huawei exec proposes monitoring bracelet, 24 hour surveillance in bid for freedom
Top Chinese diplomat in Vancouver went on tirade over Huawei arrest, mayor says
On Huawei, it's hard to believe the Trump Justice Department is truly independent
China, Canada's moral dilemma
For once, Canada didn't cave in to Huawei
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou bail hearing hears plan for electronic monitoring
Meng Wanzhou family photos hint at the Huawei CFO's life in Vancouver
Extraterritoriality at heart of China's call for release of Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhhou
Judge casts doubt on Huawei boss's bail proposal as hearing goes to Tuesday
Huawei boss was treated at Richmond Hospital after YVR arrest



Globe and Mail 

Oil producing provinces call for equalization overhaul as Quebec's share rises to two thirds
Liberals move Trudeau fundraiser off Canadian Forces base
Omar Khadr to ask for Canadian passport to travel, permission to speak to sister
Election reform bill passed in time for implementation in 2019 federal vote
Alberta First Nations 'unanimously' support Bill C-69? Hardly
Tories pursue high-stakes strategy in condemning United Nation's migrant pact



CBC

Seamus O'Regan draws scorn for comparing his career arc to veteran's struggles
Omar Khadr seeks Canadian passport to travel, permission to speak to sister
Quebec premier accused of not understanding Alberta's energy industry
Fin Donnelly joins list of NDP MPs not seeking re-election in 2019
National security 'comes first' on Huawei 5G review: infrastructure minister
CRA deploys new weapons against tax evasion: Freezing assets, seizing property
Federal government mulls co-working spaces for public service
Concerns percolating over Huawei's 'leverage' over Canadian cybersecurity


Toronto Star

MPs call for sanctions against 19 Iranian officials
Senate seeks stately name for its temporary home in former train station
The wins and washouts for women in the political arena
Personnel shortage curtails CF-18 airshow performances


Toronto Sun

Omar Khadr wants a Canadian passport to travel, seeks permission to speak to sister
Trudeau's carbon tax: a hose by any other name
Yellow vests in Canada? You better believe it


National Post

No trade deal is worth letting down our guard on China
When will Canadians accept what China really is?
Conservatives attacking UN Global migration compact from the wrong angle
Canada's WWII era pistols dangerously unreliable but quest to find a replacement drags on
NDP's Singh focusing on affordable housing 'national crisis' in 2019 as he readies for byelection fight
Canada's cybersecurity chief says jury still out on whether Russian disinformation bots are having any impact
For first time in a decade, Ontario denied an equalization payment after losing have-not status



Maclean's

Is Canada's space program slipping out of orbit?

Global

B.C. business leaders continue to China as political representatives head home
Ottawa accused of undercutting climate change effort by subsidizing fossil fuels
MPs debate how Canada should approach fighting fentanyl, opioid crises
Federal government announces new approach to managing aquaculture industry Canada
Veterans affairs minister announces better care for returning military members
As oil price struggle continues, Alberta finance minister calls for changes to equalization program
National security top priority in assessing Huawei's role in Canada's 5G network: minister
UCP, Suzuki Foundation granted intervenor status in Saskatchewan carbon tax challenge
Quebec premier doesn't understand energy industry, Alberta finance minister says
164 countries sign non-binding  UN migration pact amid international controversy



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