Ottawa Observations: Monday-Wednesday, December 24-26, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday-Wednesday,  December 24 & 26, 2018

Canadians held in China 

China accuses Canada of having 'different' human rights standards when it comes to Meng Wanzhou arrest
France, New York Times editorial board are the latest to condemn China over detained Canadians
Canadian to be tried on drug charges in China: Government-run news portal




Globe and Mail 

Ottawa and Irving Shipbuilding ask trade tribunal to toss Alion challenge to warship contract
Experts panel wanted Ottawa to make freedom from poverty a 'fundamental right'
Canada will continue to champion the aerospace industry
Court case exposes major art galleries' reliance on tax break
Britain's Queen Elizabeth shares annual Christmas message
Municipalities in oil patch face revenue shortfalls as energy firms stop paying taxes
Canadians expect economy will slow down in 2019
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe uses carbon tax fight to define first year in office


CBC

Off, up and away: Ottawa gives astronauts extra holiday time, perks in new contract
Feds, Irving ask trade tribunal to toss challenge to warship contract
Canada to deploy cargo plane part time for UN missions in new year
New Year, new Chief of Staff and a byelection bid: Jagmeet Singh eyes 2019
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message extols goodwill. respect


Toronto Star

Jagmeet Singh and the NDP look to change the narrative in 2019
Justin Trudeau's India trip highlighted the power of social media
Justin Trudeau talks of spreading kindness in 2018 Christmas message
Federal government urged to take stronger human-rights approach to reducing poverty


Toronto Sun

Queen Elizabeth II urges people to treat each with respect in Christmas address
Will Trudeau be our carbon crusader?
Why populism will only get more popular in 2019
Next year, the carbon tax debate goes to court


National Post

How the tradition of Queen Elizabeth II's annual Christmas speech began
Environmental and economic development choices split Canada's First Nations
Canadian Federal Court overturns denial of permanent residence to former Iraqi  government official
Really, finally, truly, 2019 could be the year Elizabeth May's Green Party breaks through
'A made-in-Canada crisis': How political stumbles, savvy activists brought the oilpatch to its knees


Maclean's

These are the creatures Canada has failed


Global

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to 'stand together,' help out
Canadian accused of smuggling 'enormous amount of drugs' into China: state media



Miscellaneous 

Heres the real reason why federal anti-terrorism officials keep focusing in Khalistan