Friday, February 1, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, February 1, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday,  February 1, 2019

Canadians held in China 

Trudeau is stuck between the U.S. and China - and it looks like amateur hour
A Thorny road lies ahead for Canadian-Chinese relations
Detained Canadian Michael Spavor gets third consular visit in China
Two weeks before firing, McCallum said U.S. didn't have strong case to extradite Meng
Majority of Canadians think Trudeau is doing a bad job of handling tense relations with China: poll
Small majority of Canadians disapprove of Trudeau's handling of China relations


Globe and Mail 

Huawei chairman vows: We will 'never do anything to harm any country'
Venezuelan opposition figure calls on Canada to persuade military to back Guaido
Trudeau vows to stay positive ahead of 'divisive' election campaign
Federal budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs: sources
The battle over Bill C-69: Oil industry, government at odds as project review bill heads to Senate hearing


CBC

'Far too premature' to discuss military intervention in Venezuela, says Sajjan
Canada wants Lima Group meeting to keep pressure on Maudro to step down
Trade tribunal rejects rival's bid to block warship contract
Pamir Hakimzadah of Toronto pleads guilty to trying to join ISIS militants in Syria
Kevin Vickers says he is retiring as ambassador to Ireland, will return to N.B.
Why farmer's frustration with orphan wells doesn't end with Supreme Court ruling


Toronto Star

Fly there faster? New satellite coverage promises to revolutionize air traffic control
Justin Trudeau ventures to where old Canada meets new
Burnaby South Liberal candidate under fire for presence at Chinese-state-owned media launch
Is there a better way to reunite families? Thousands left in lurch by chaotic immigration application process
Emboldened by local support Saskatchewan MP Erin Weir still wants back in the NDP
More than 1,000 people attend Trudeau town hall in Milton
Gun bill faces rough Senate committee ride after marathon first hearing
MPs vote to send 'Free Willy' bill to committee


Toronto Sun

Fighting Freedom
Feds roll out fast-tracking for asylum claimants from dangerous countries


National Post

Raj Grewal for finance minister! That man can clean up massive debt!
Canada's largest union sides with maligned Venezuela president over Canadian government
Integrity of Canada's immigration system damaged by Trudeau's 'famous' tweet, Scheer says
Netflix in Canada - an opportunity for the CBC, or imperial menace?
Amid controversy, Premier Legault admits Islamophobia exists in Quebec
How to avoid a paper trail: The reliable - sometimes illegal - tricks used by bureaucrats and political staff
How Facebook plans to stop a disinformation campaign from spreading during Canada's upcoming federal election


Maclean's

The retirement age in Canada is too low  - and that's a growing problem
Political dogfights have moved from the ballot box to our living rooms


Global

Trudeau's 'all are welcome' immigration system damages its integrity: Scheer
Government drops appeal, clearing the way for charities to engage in political activity
Lima Group meeting in Ottawa to find new ways to support Maduro opponent
Abandoned well ruling from Supreme Court 'credit negative' for energy firms, says Moody's
Canada's plan to protect elections suffers from some flaws


Miscellaneous 



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