Monday, January 28, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Monday, January 28, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, January 28, 2019

Canadians held in China 

John McCallum's firing is a blow to Canada's best way out of this Huawei mess
Canada can expect more Chinese wrath as U.S. takes broad aim at Huawei
McCallum's comments were 'inconsistent' with government's position: Freeland
Ambassadors must stick to the government line and 'John didn't do that,' Freeland says of McCallum's firing
Trudeau's response to McCallum is another example of amateur-hour bumbling
U.S. alleges Meng Wanzhou part of 10 year conspiracy by Huawei to skirt sanctions
U.S. files formal extradition request for Meng Wanzhou
Canada should immediately appoint high-level envoy to China, ex-ambassador says
US unveils 23 criminal charges against China's Huawei, as Ottawa fights to free two Canadians detained by Beijing in retaliation
Canada needs a much more realistic policy toward China
Trudeau under fire for messing up relations with China
US levels 13 charges against Huawei
U.S. lays criminal charges against Meng Wanzhou and Huawei, confirms it will seek her extradition
U.S. charges Huawei, proceeding with Meng extradition from Canada
U.S. sends Meng Wanzhou extradition request to Canada- but there are several steps left
Canada is a 'frightened bird,' Chinese media say after McCallum firing


Globe and Mail 

Canada to stage Lima Group discussions on Venezuela crisis, Freeland says
Some provinces not co-operating to get infrastructure projects off the ground: Trudeau
SNC-Lavalin's $1.24 billion writedown an example of the cost of Ottawa's foreign policy
Mitsubishi alleges in counterstrike that Bombardier is trying to kill its new regional jet


CBC

Online applications to sponsor family immigrants hit limit in less than 11 minutes
Kingston youth facing terror charges held until at least next week
Canada to host Lima group February 4 in effort to find solution to Venezuela crisis
Big City mayors call for emergency federal funding to deal with housing crunch
Speaker Reagan's 'naming and shaming' approach to hecklers isn't working


Toronto Star

Big city mayors seek new relationship with Ottawa amid provincial-federal tensions
MPs try to find way in temporary digs for last sitting before election
Liberals hoping Outermont byelection will lead to big gains in Quebec come October
Morneau not considering new rules for Canadian private lenders
Liberals write off $163 million in student loans feds will never collect
Federal Liberal's missteps have put their pre-election advantage at risk


Toronto Sun

Two years since Trudeau's come hither #WelcometoCanada tweet
Canadians are right to ask questions about terror plots


National Post

How politicians could make life more affordable for Canadians, without new spending or taxes
For federal politicians it's new digs, but the same old party line
Manitoba mayor apologizes for graphic description at yellow vest protest of what he'd like to do with Mr. Trudeau'
ISIL supporters upset about capture of prominent Canadian jihadi, say it's demoralizing
'We're not perfect' says DND as court to hear about alleged attempts to withhold information in Norman case


Maclean's

The House of Commons: What, you were expecting something different?


Global

Canadians  vent frustration on social media after online applications to bring family to Canada fill up in mere minutes
SNC Lavalin considers pulling out from Saudi Arabia amid deepening diplomatic row
Canada hosing 'urgent' Lima Group meeting on Venezuela as U.S. sanctions oil
Ottawa mayor 'optimistic' city will get federal cash for strained emergency shelters
Return of Parliament means MPs sharpening elbows for final stretch ahead of election
Saudi deal focus of discussions between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and London Ontario Mayor Ed Holder


Miscellaneous 

Canada's Petro Paralysis, Diagnosed
Former Federal Liberal Wendy Yuan will seek Conservative nomination in Steveston-Richmond East
Vancouver mayor puts subway extension to UBC on Trudeau's 'radar'
Jagmeet Singh stakes NDP leadership on risky Burnaby South byelection bid


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