Friday, February 22, 2019
Ottawa Observations: Friday, February 22, 2019
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, February 22, 2019
Liberals playing Clue in the Commons
Wilson-Raybould sought to limit PMO involvement in judicial appointments
Trudeau praises top public servant's testimony in SNC-Lavalin affair
Micheal Wernick has a long history in Ottawa, even if it has been in the shadows
SNC-Lavalin '100 per cent' focused on court battle, CEO says as company reports fourth quarter loss
In Ottawa politics, there's pressure ... and then there's 'pressure'
'Pay close heed' to words of top bureaucrat on SNC-Lavalin affair, Trudeau says
SNC-Lavalin CEO says company plans to vigorously defend itself as political scandal unfolds
Clerk of the Privy Council Micheal Wernick: What's his job description? How much power does he hold?
Wilson-Raybould battled Bennett, other ministers over Indigenous rights framework
What we learned from Canada's top bureaucrat about the SNC-Lavalin affair
How Gerald Butt's combative use of Twitter brought him out of the shadows
Trudeau's top aides discussed SNC-Lavalin file with Wilson-Raybould's chief of staff
Has Trudeau begun to put the SNC-Lavalin scandal behind him?
SNC focusing on trial as CEO says "We've had enough'
Canada's justice system not as pure as we thought
Integrity of top public servants is the latest collateral damages in SNC-Lavalin affair
PM's SNC Lavalin mess leaves Gerald out on his 'Butts'
Possible #LAVSCAM collateral damage
Michael Wernick spewed drivel while taking us all for fools
The question remains: why didn't Wilson-Raybould resign?
Trudeau's SNC-Lavaline defence is awkwardly shaping up as "blame her'
The SNC-Lavalin scandal has become absurd, but also magnificently Canadian
Trudeau fails his transparency test on SNC-Lavalin
Here's how a new escape route could open up for SNC-Lavalin
Where SNC-Lavaline's push for deferred prosecution came up short
Michael Wernick should've though twice before serving up his 'Cicero' moment
A way out of this mess, maybe
An absurd, fascinating, partisan and remarkably helpful tale on Trudeau and SNC-Lavalin
Redeemable? SNC-Lavalin's criminal record
Canadians held in China
Trump again dangles option to drop charges against Huawei in trade negotiations with China
Canada promoting China study program despite detainee cases, travel advisory
Globe and Mail
Norman's defence team urges access to communications from Trudeau, top staff
NEB says Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in public interest despite 'adverse' impact on whale population
Justin Trudeau continues Canadian east coast tour in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada calls for humanitarian access in Venezuela as convoy attempts to bring aid into country
CBC
Trump picks ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft as his nominee for UN envoy
Ottawa one step closer to building Trans Mountain expansion, but project foes vow to dig in
Mark Norman's defence team targets Trudeau, Butts with subpoenas
NEB renews support of Trans Mountain pipeline with proposed changes to protect marine life
Cyberspy agency says networks are protected as U.S. issues Huawei warning
Top Trudeau adviser Telford targeted in ex-Israel ambassador's lawsuit
Toronto Star
Trump picks Craft as nominee for UN Post
Premiers call for end to tariffs, reboot on Canada-U.S. relationship
Feds 'doing their best' on trade issues with United States, Ford says
Eleven of the 44 NDP MPs elected in 2015 won't run in 2019
Legault's immigration quick fix - flushing 18,000 files, creating a 'fog'
Toronto Sun
Freed homegrown jihadist remains 'high risk to public safety'
Lavalin saga adds questions to Norman trial
Butts is gone, so lets build some pipelines
National Post
Trudeau, Butts and Telford targeted by Mark Norman's lawyers in effort to have case tossed
Trump announces nomination of Kelly Knight Craft as U.S. ambassador to United Nations
Trudeau prattles on about SNC Lavalin jobs, while ignoring Alberta's jobless truckers
Maclean's
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Global
Kent Hehr accusers willing to forego privacy to see full conduct report
U.S. ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft nominated to replace Nikki Haley as ambassador
3 Canadian premiers call for an end to American tariffs on steel, aluminum
National Energy Board rules Trans Mountain expansion project should be approved
Miscellaneous
Large Vancouver Crowd demonstrates against regulator's approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
National Energy Board again approves Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
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