Ottawa Observations: Thursday, December 20, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday,  December 20, 2018

Canadians held in China 

Former Canadian diplomat detained in China being denied legal representation: sources
Third Canadian detained in China is being held for working illegally, Beijing says, as arrests strike note of fear
Third Canadian detained in China told her family she would be home soon, friend says
China says 3rd detained Canadian sentenced to administrative punishment
'Hundreds' of Canadians held by China raises the stakes for Trudeau's government


Globe and Mail 

Canada joins U.S., U.K. in calling out China for state sponsored hacking campaign
McKenna sees transit, technology as path to reaching Paris climate target but report questions plan
Health Canada releases draft regulations for edible cannabis products
Métis, non-status Indians launch Sixties Scoop lawsuit over identity loss
British Columbians reject electoral reform for third time in 13 years


CBC

Jagmeet Singh rejects his own MP's call to halt extradition of Huawei executive to U.S.
Liberals lay out proposed rules for cannabis 'edibles'
New loonie to commemorate ends of laws against homosexuality 
Canada among targets of alleged Chinese hacking campaign
Out in the cold: Canada's year in foreign policy
Saudi Arabia is $1.8B in arrears to Canada in arms deal
B.C. votes to keep first-past-the-post electoral system
Canada can hit Paris promise if we switch to electric cars and public transit: McKenna
Mounties wrap up vote today to select a new labour union
Feds will spend $7.1M to tackle youth gang violence in Toronto


Toronto Star


Canadian  air force aircraft harassed by Chinese during patrols off North Korea
Refugees push Canada to record-high population growth
Health Canada releases proposed regulations for cannabis edibles


Toronto Sun

You'll be footing the bill for freeloaders with guaranteed annual income


National Post

Not such a show of state power since prosecution of Conrad Black
'Electoral reform is finished.: B.C. voters reject switch to proportional representation for third time
A healthy oil patch is the only thing saving Justin Trudeau from a populist surge, new report says
China's most dangerous export is anti-market ideology. And we're buying it
Canada further from Paris targets than last year, new projections show


Maclean's

Canada, it's time to pay off that debt
Alberta has never had a one-term government. Will Rachel Notley's NDP be first?


Global

'Electoral reform is finished': referendum defeat dooms reformers' hopes for foreseeable future
British Columbians reject proportional representation, vote to stay with first-past-the-post
Bombardier says business jets unaffected by diplomatic skirmishes with China, Saudi
Faster electric car uptake will help Canada hit climate targets; carbon tax, coal phase-out not enough
Trudeau Liberals well-positioned going into 2019 election
It's advantage Liberals going into 2019, with Conservatives needing a Trudeau stumble: Ipsos poll


Miscellaneous 

Alberta vs. Canada?
B.C. says No to Proportional representation