Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, January 15, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Canadians held in China 

Canada requests clemency for B.C. man as China issues stern rebuke to Ottawa
Canadians and Chinese justice: A who's who of the political feud so far
Ottawa is on the wrong side of Chinese power
China smells weakness - so it's picking on Canada
Ottawa will fight death sentence for Canadian in China
Canada requests clemency for B.C. man as China issues stern rebuke to Ottawa
Canada asks China's ambassador for clemency in case of death-row Canadian
Canadian sentenced to death in China previously warned by B.C. judge to change his ways
Canada formally requests clemency for Canadian sentenced to death in China
China's foreign ministry warns citizens about risk of travelling to Canada
Capital punishment in China ' a very grave' problem, says lawyer who fought corruption extradition



Globe and Mail 

First Nations chiefs to discuss possibility of ownership stake in Trans Mountain pipeline
Saudi refugee seeking 'a normal, private life'
Far right, neo-Nazi, white supremacist groups an increasing concern, threat to Canadians: Goodale
Former NDP MP Svend Robinson wants to return to politics
Prime Ministers shouldn't get to decide when by-elections happen
National Chief of AFN wants federal leaders to commit to holding First Ministers meeting on Indigenous rights


CBC

NDP puts off winter caucus meeting to focus on Singh's by-election campaign
It's official: Svend Robinson is attempting another political comeback
Government announces new tax rules for Phoenix overpayments
Launch delayed for showcase Canadian satellite system
Why the Liberals can't afford to ignore rural Canada
Is Veterans Affairs 'political purgatory'? Jody Wilson-Raybould is about to find out
More than 100 First Nations could purchase the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline


Toronto Star

Trudeau's cabinet shuffle crimps hopes for a national pharmacare program
Stung by Daughter's arrest, Huawei CEO Breaks silence, denies spying
GM tells Ottawa, Queen's Park that Oshawa assembly plant will definitely close
Good news for Rahaf is bad news for our refugee system
Trudeau's cabinet shuffle sends troubling signals to Indigenous communities
Did Saudi teen Rahaf Mohanned jump the queue with her speedy resettlement to Canada?


Toronto Sun

'White Supremacy' fumble shows Singh not ready for prime time
'One of the lucky ones': Saudi teen ready for fresh start
U.S. postal workers protest in solidarity with Canada Post staff


National Post

How Justin Trudeau is harming Canada's reputation as a place to invest
Is Jagmeet Singh the NDP's problem, or vice versa?
Ex-NDP MP Svend Robinson attempting return to politics after ring theft derailed career in 2004
'Managed competition' in Canadian dairy,  cannabis and telecom isn't actually competition


Maclean's

Indigenous leaders are less than thrilled with Trudeau's cabinet moves
A Saudi teenager is welcomed to Canada (and its politics)


Global

Trudeau slams Venezuelan 'dictator' Maduro, sidesteps question on Brazil's president
RCMP, feds to announce new oversight for the Mounties after years of sagging morale
Saudi teen refugee Rahaf Mohammed is dropping her family name. Here's how she's starting her new life in Canada
Federal government needs to 'step up' and support Alberta's oil and gas industry: Notley


Miscellaneous 

UN Human Rights Commission cautions B.C. maga projects risk infringing rights of Indigenous peoples
Alberta has spent $23 Million calling BC an Enemy of Canada
Jagmeet Singh: 'People Need Me, and I'm going to Deliver"
BC Indigenous Leaders Fear Cabinet Shuffle Signals end to reconciliation agenda
New poll shows NDP's Jagmeet Singh leading in Burnaby South

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