Ottawa Observations: Thursday, January 17, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, January 17, 2019

Canadians held in China 

China threatens reprisal if Canada bans Huawei from its 5G networks
Chinese envoy to Canada warns of 'repercussions' if Ottawa bans Huawei from 5G mobile phone network
Former Liberal minister accuses China of using 'hostage diplomacy'
China's ambassador accuses Canada of 'backstabbing' in arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Rapid verdict and death sentence for Canadian was 'very abnormal' in Chinese system, says his Beijing defence lawyer
Chinese ambassador threatens 'repercussions' on Canada if Huawei 5G banned
These media stakeouts of Meng Wanzhou's home are getting a little tiresom


Globe and Mail 

Security expert warns Canadian man's death is 'shot fired' to mining companies in West Africa
Trudeau offers to work with Legault on a temporary reduction in immigration levels
Ousted Burnaby Liberal Karen Wang considers by-election run as independent after second rejection by party
Climate-fuelled flooding is Canada's costliest and fastest-growing extreme-weather challenge, report says
UN calls on Canada to remove sexist sections from Indian Act
Legault is trying to use his swing vote status to Quebec's advantage
Bernier looks to generate support for People's Party during East Coast stops
Former PQ Minister Yves-Francois Blanchet named Bloc Quebecois leader
Environmentalists' next opponent? First Nations


CBC

Heed travel warnings, Freeland says, as Canadians face detention and death abroad
Kirk Woodman, Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso, found dead
Ousted candidate's story takes another strange turn, this time into a parking lot
Indian Act still discriminates against First Nations women, says UN Human Rights Committee
Ottawa, Quebec to discuss Legault's plan for immigration cuts as province deals with labour shortages
Trudeau's refreshed cabinet meets in Quebec amid economic uncertainty, China tensions
Veterans Affairs $165M gaffe headed to Federal Court in proposed class-action lawsuit
Death of Kirk Woodman highlights growing instability in Sahel region of West Africa
Here's how a refugee claim gets fast tracked for emergency protection in Canada
Yves-Francois Blanchet becomes Bloc Quebecois leader
Top Russian news host takes aim at Ukrainian Canadians
Indigenous ownership won't solve problems with TransMountain pipeline, says Squamish Nation Councillor
With spotlight back on Saudi women's rights, Loujain al-Hathloul's fate remains unknown


Toronto Star

Karen Wang makes tearful appeal to public: 'I don't deserve to be labelled as a racist'
Canadian officials look for answers as Trump unveils missile-defence plan
Canadian's bullet-riddled body found in Burkina Faso, officials say
Federal Conservatives take the base's temperature on election commitments
Svend Robinson's compelling comeback
Finally, some much-needed civilian oversight for the RCMP


Toronto Sun

Liberals offer no quarter to ousted B.C. candidate
Saudi embassy helped accused rapist flee Canada
Liberals reject plea for another chance


National Post

Quebec premier lays out province's demands for federal leaders facing fall election
Edmonton man discovers the CRA thinks he died in 2015, and is clawing back his GST and carbon tax rebates
New justice minister 'interested in proposals but won't commit to assisted dying law changes
Quebec Premier lays out province's demands for federal leaders facing fall election


Maclean's

The real bad news in Burnaby South might be for Andrew Scheer
Justin Trudeau needs to answer for the Burnaby South insult


Global

'I am not a racist,' says ousted Liberal candidate at chaotic press conference
B.C.'s antiquated liquor laws under fire by Canada's commissioner of Competition
Former Liberal by-election candidate Karen Wang wants party to bring her back
StatCan delays trade date release due to U.S. government shutdown


Miscellaneous 

NDP MP Don Davies will seek reelection in Vancouver Kingsway
Karen Wang wants to rescind resignation letter and remain Liberal candidate in Burnaby South
6 potential candidates for Team Trudeau following Karen Wang fiasco in Burnaby South
Chrystia Freeland says Canada is appalled and saddened by killing of Vancouver company's geologist in Burkina Faso
When Indigenous Assert Rights, Canada sends militarized Police
Canadians warned of 'state of emergency' in Jamaica
The Karen Wang press conference was a gong show
'I am not racist': Wang blames volunteers for WeChat post, remains undecided on political future