Thursday, February 7, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, February 7, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, February 7, 2019

Canadians held in China 

Decision whether to extradite Hauwei's Meng Wanzhou will take political factors into account, new justice minister  says


Globe and Mail 

Trudeau denies his office 'directed' Wilson-Raybould on SNC-Lavalin case
Trudeau says he didn't direct Wilson-Raybould on SNC-Lavalin case
Trudeau choses not to be clear on what happened with SNC-Lavalin
The SNC-Lavalin revelations, if true, show we are not a country bound by the rule of law
SNC-Lavalin's CEO frets over short-term effects of company's legal uncertainty
Female health scientists face large gender bias in access to federal research dollars, study reveals
Taiwan seeks Ottawa's help deporting three fugitives accused of fraud
Canada could see large amounts of measles outbreaks, health experts warn
MPs pay respects to former New Democrat Paul Dewar
Diplomats launch suit alleging Ottawa failed to address mysterious 'Havana' syndrome' brain injuries
Chrystia Freeland on trade, tariffs and fighting terrorism


CBC

Trudeau under fire over claim he pressured justice minister to intervene in SNC-Lavalin fraud case
Parliamentary Protection Service investigating allegation of discrimination
Tory Senator on committee studying environmental assessment bill is a mining company board member
Charge dropped against aspiring Bloc candidate who confronted Trudeau
Quebec wants to throw out 18,000 skilled-worker applications as part of immigration overhaul
Number of cannabis users relatively unchanged since legalization, StatsCan says
BCE says 5G network plans wouldn't be delayed by a government ban on Huawei


Toronto Star

Trudeau government facing calls for investigation into allegations former justice minister was pressed to drop SCN-Lavalin charges
Jody Wilson-Raybould's silence over Trudeau's SNC-Lavalin woes speaks volumes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells Board of Trade Toronto should be planning its own transit
Prime Minister's office needs a housecleaning in wake of SNC-Lavalin scandal, Dosanjh says
Parliament Hill security investigating alleged incident of racial profiling
An opportunity lost in the Trudeau government's Indigenous language bill
Justin Trudeau must clear the air on SNC-Lavalin


Toronto Sun

PM's shaky denial of interfering in corruption case
Gaffe-tastic Jagmeet: Singh bungles up Venezuela file again!
PM doth protest too much regarding SNC-Lavalin case
Think-tank warns recession will trigger huge deficits
Trudeau's latest out-of-touch gaffe


National Post

Answer yes, or no? Opposition grills Liberals in House of Commons over SNC allegations
Tale of prosecutorial interference a mortal threat to the Trudeau brand
Trudeau denies giving 'direction' on criminal case against SNC-Lavalin, but opposition demands 'full disclosure'
Billions at stake for SNC-Lavalin - corruption conviction would bar firm from federal contracts for 10 years
Trudeau denies his office 'directed' Jody Wilson-Raybould to help SNC-Lavalin
Regional airline loses 1.5 million passenger contract with Air Canada, but firms deny safety concerns a factor
Trudeau is right: 40% of Canadians don't pay income taxes, which means someone else is picking up the bill


Maclean's

For a commission of inquiry into SNC-Lavalin and the Prime Minister's Office


Global

Trudeau says report his office pressed former justice minister to drop SNC-Lavalin prosecution 'false'
'We're not bluffing': Ontario First nation urges Trudeau, O'Reagan to witness housing crisis
Taiwanese fugitives enter Canada after fleeing on $42M fraud charges: Taiwan officials
Has the Liberal government reunited more immigrants with parents and grand parents?
In Mohawk speech, Liberal MP Marc Miller says learning language helped him learn 'my place on earth'
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, fellow, B.C. byelection candidates face fiery debate


Miscellaneous 


How Pollution from a Nova Scotia Pulp Mill could sink Trudeau on both coasts
Why I decided to Accept the Order of Canada
Heckler interrupts debate to call out Jagmeet Singh for pipeline support


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