Monday, February 18, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, February 16-18, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, February 16-18, 2019


The resignation of Gerald Butts

Top Trudeau adviser Gerald Butts resigns, denies PMO pressed Wilson-Raybould
Instead of protecting Trudeau, Butts put him in grave danger
Gerald Butts is trying to be a martyr. Voters are smarter than that
From McGill to Parliament Hill: A look back on the adviser's career and his relationship with the PM
Full text of Gerald Butts's resignation statement
Butts's departure leaves Katie Telford as most senior staffer in PMO
Billowing political smoke is obscuring the Liberals' record
Gerald Butts resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's principal secretary
Gerald Butts, Trudeau's principal secretary, resigns amid SNC-Lavalin scandal
NDP calls for public inquiry over SNC-Lavelin scandal as Trudeau's top aide resigns
In full: Resignation statement of Gerald Butts, who stepped down as the Prime Minister's principal secretary
Trudeau vulnerable in fall election amid growing damage from SNC-Lavalin file
Gerald Butts' departure marks end of position rarely seen in Canadian political life
Trudeau's top aide resigns amid reports of meddling in SNC-Lavalin probe
Butt's out, scandal and questions linger
Trudeau's run out of excuses to gag Wilson-Raybould
Butt's is out, which only fuels further speculation
Butts is finally gone but questions remain
Butts knew there had to be a scapegoat, but his departure won't kill the scandal
Trudeau's principal secretary Gerald Butts, resigns amid SNC-Lavalin furor
Butt's and Trudeau 'would finish each others' sentences'
If no one did anything wrong why two resignations and a PMO in crisis mode?
If thy right hand offend thee, pluck it out
The hole that Gerry Butts leaves behind
Justin Trudeau's top adviser Gearld Butts resigns amid SNC-Lavalin affair
Gerald Butts resigns as principal secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau


Canadians held in China 

Britain says total Huawei ban not needed as found calls daughter's arrest 'politically motivated'
In wake of U.K review, here's where the rest of Europe stands on Huawei


Globe and Mail 

Andrew Scheer has a chance to be Canada's moral leader. Will he seize the moment?
Species plans lacking Indigenous input despite legal requirements
More caution needed with salmon farming on West Coast, federal fisheries minister says
Trudeau's credibility won't come out of SNC Lavalin affair unscathed
Scheer urges senators to investigate SNC-Lavalin affair
Indigenous leaders fear a federal Conservative government might end talks on nuclear waste site near Lake Huron


CBC

Pro-pipeline protest convoy approaches Ottawa after rolling across country
Canada's NAFTA fears began before Trump became president
Federal interpreters suffer 'acoustic-shock,' other concussion like symptoms
Banning Huawei from Canada's 5G networks could be costly for taxpayers
Wilson-Raybould resignation stokes anger, frustration within veterans community
Decision on Trans Mountain pipeline's fate might not come until summer
Liberals risk 'brand damage' over Wilson-Raybould controversy, says former Martin government official
After Wilson-Raybould cartoon, Halifax artist says he'll stop drawing women in violent situations
Pence blasts allies on Iran, Venezuela as Freeland urges 'working together'
Freeland raises tariffs issue with top U.S. Democrat Pelosi
NDP communications director to resign after Burnaby South byelection
Time to 'push back' against federal government, Conservative leaders say at Sask. pro-pipeline rally


Toronto Star

What to do with Canadian Daesh supporters who want to come home?
Why SNC-Lavalin deserves to avoid prosecution
Burnaby South People's Party of Canada candidate alleges Conservative Party is 'smearing' her


Toronto Sun

It's not too late for Trudeau to axe the hated carbon tax
Public construction should go to best qualified bidder
Laughing off criticism, Bernier eager to hit campaign trail
Prime Minister's Office turns Canada into a banana republic
The SNC-Lavalin mess is all about Quebec votes
Why does Trudeau desperately want to save SNC-Lavalin? 
The Libera's cynical, ineffective gun policies continue
When a liberal scandal becomes a hashtage it's big trouble


National Post

Trudeau's mistreatment of a female Aboriginal minister destroys all his progressive pretensions
Photographs of Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan on his travels cost taxpayers $161,000
Tiny PEI to consider electoral reform, paving way for rest of Canada


Maclean's

Are these the 'answers' of a Prime Minister who's done nothing wrong?


Global

Jagmeet Singh calls for public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin controversy
Convoy of hundreds of trucks nears Ottawa to protest federal oil policies
Royal Canadian Navy culture a barrier to recruitment efforts: retired commander
All eyes turn to tiny PEI as electoral reform put to voters
Carbon tax marks a 'revolution' to Canadian Constitution: Saskatchewan premier
'We need to hear from the attorney general herself': Navdeep Bains on SNC-Lavalin affair
Canada will reinforce a 'rules based international order,' Freeland says
Veteran's anger at Trudeau government grows after Wilson-Raybould's resignation


Miscellaneous 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh demands public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin affair

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