Monday, February 25, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Monday, February 25, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday, February 25, 2019


Liberals playing Clue in the Commons

Trudeau agrees to Wilson-Raybould's terms on testimony at SNC-Lavalin hearings
Justice hearings into SNC-Lavalin affair will present the facts but it will be up to the public to judge
Class action sought on behalf of SNC-Lavalin
Canada's corporate wrongdoing rules need to be smarter
Trudeau government clears Wilson-Raybould to give details to Commons committee on SNC-Lavalin
What's at stake for RCMP, prosecutors in the SNC-Lavalin
Discussions with attorney general about SNC-Lavalin were 'troubling,' legal expert says
Justin Trudeau is following instead of leading on SNC-Lavalin
Is pipeline pressure also weighing on Jody Wilson-Raybould?
Trudeau should be ordered to committee to explain his actions, says Scheer
Trudeau keeps gag on Wilson-Raybould
SNC Lavalin scandal raises corporate legal questions
Hopefully, Wilson-Raybould will be true to Canadians
Is SNC-Lavalin 'fix' in play?
'Sunny ways' finally laid to rest, thanks to Michael Wernick
The Liberals already had a a plan B for SNC-Lavalin, so why did they even bother risking a scandal?
Trudeau issues cabinet order to allow Wilson-Raybould to testify publicly about SNC-Lavalin
The Liberals stunning hypocrisy over SNC-Lavalin and pipelines
Trudeau clears Jody Wilson-Raybould to speak to justice committee about SNC-Lavalin
PMO anti-corruption review prompted measures which could help SNC-Lavalin: memo


Canadians held in China 

Canadian officials hold 4th meeting with Micheal Kovrig since China arrest


Globe and Mail 

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh wins Burnaby South by-election, clearing key hurdle ahead of federal campaign
RCMP aware of comments made about Trudeau on Yellow Vest Facebook page
Why some Chinese immigrants living in Canada live in silent fear
Canada, Lima Group allies reassert opposition to the use of force in Venezuela amid threats of U.S. military intervention
Why Trudeau government should consider tax changes for charities when putting together the 2019 budget


CBC

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh claims victory in Burnaby South byelection
Canada ordered to pay U.S. concrete company $7M in NAFTA case
U.S. applies more sanctions on Venezuela as Lima Group calls for free elections
Clearing Phoenix pay backlog could take up to 5 years


Toronto Star

Jagmeet Singh's win was make-or-break for the NDP leader
Scot Davidson keeps York-Simcoe riding Tory blue
Scheer defends speech to 'yellow vest' - associated protest
Justin Trudeau names new president for Canada Food Inspection Agency


Toronto Sun

How Canada is faking it on 'climate change'
Foreign influence from Iran in Canada is a real concern


National Post

Jagmeet Singh's byelection win dampened by NDP loss of Montreal riding that started orange wave in 2011
Yet more proof the Liberals care about Quebec, not the west
Was pro Huawei news conference, or evidence of Beijing's covert 


Maclean's

Jagmeet Singh wins a seat
Save NAFTA? Check. What's next for Canada's top trade negotiator?


Global

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wins BurnabySouth byelection
Liberal Party's Rachel Bendayan wins federal byelection in Outremont
Canadian government secures visas for members of Barho family, arriving in Canada on Monday
Trump boasts that threat of tariffs forced Canada to agree to new NAFTA deal


Miscellaneous 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh elected in Burnaby's South by-election

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