Monday, February 4, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Monday, February 4, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday, February 4, 2019

Canadians held in China 

Lobsters and parkas: Huawei dispute does little to diminish Chinese demand for Brand Canada


Globe and Mail 

Canada announces $53 - million in aid for Venezuela and refugees
Ottawa is right to be calling for change in Venezuela
Three CP Rail crew die after train loses control, plunges off B.C. bridge
Conservatives renounce Google ad that spreads false border claim
Maker of Heritage Minutes says its losing donors because of Conservative parody
Federal government set to unveil law to protect Indigenous languages
On Venezuela, middle-power global players could make a difference - even if it's modest
Huawei case has some Chinese-Canadians in BC concerned about voicing their opinions


CBC

Canada pledges $53M to help Venezuela refugees as Lima Group allies meet to discuss 'dictator' Maduro
Organized labour lines up against Canada's stance on Venezuela
Lima Group embraces Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido, calls on military to quite Maduro
IBM not ruled out of the running for possible Phoenix replacement
As Lima Group meets in Canada, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro prepares for war
Peaceful transition 'absolutely' possible in Venezuela says Freeland
Harassment, sexual assault among alleged misconduct by border agents investigated by CBSA


Toronto Star

Three dead as train tumbles from treacherous pass through Rockies
Mulcair's Green Party musing exposes the NDP's troubles
Trudeau rallies Venezuela's neighbours in support of Guaido
Former Liberal Senator not set on gun bill, but Conservative amendments face uphill battle
To no one's surprise, Bombardier blows another deadline
Raj Grewal and the Liberals have some serious 'splainin to do


Toronto Sun

Trudeau defends indefensible Vaughn tweet to 'whack" Ford
As GM jobs circle the bowl, GM stocks go on the rise
Trudeau promises a positive campaign - does anyone believe him?


National Post

Senators promise robust review of Bill C-69 as provincial angst deepens over Trudeau energy reforms
Controversial Grewal fundraiser earned almost $200,000 MP claims in new statement
There are lies, damn lies and election campaigns
Canadian unions helped fund delegation that gave glowing review of Venezuela election widely seen as illegitimate
It's time for Trudeau to take a harder line with China over detained Canadians
Three CP Rail workers dead following train derailment near Field BC
U.S. - China trade war traps Canada between 'rock and hard place' - and it could get worse
Why is the prime minister trying to keep the Senate from the people?
Ottawa says Ontario's call to drop retaliatory tariffs would mean 'surrender' to Americans


Maclean's

This week in "What will Tom Mulcair say next?"
Michael Ferguson's death leaves a huge hole in fight for accountability in Ottawa


Global

Elections Canada chief warns political parties are vulnerable to cyberattacks
Parliamentarians pay tribute to 'indefatigable' auditor general Michael Ferguson, dead at 60
New law on Indigenous languages will aim to help them 'survive and thrive'
Tories remove Heritage Minute branding from parody ad that criticized Trudeau


Miscellaneous 

Andrew Scheer, Political Klutz

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