Thursday, February 28, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, February 28, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, February 28, 2019


The fallout from the testimony to the Justice Committee from Jody Wilson-Raybould

A closer look: The 11 people Wilson-Raybould said were involved in the SNC-Lavalin affair
Trudeau's trusted former top adviser Gerald Butts to testify on SNC-Lavalin prosecution
PM 'hiding' behind Ethics Commissioner on SNC affair, opposition says
Justin Trudeau is leading the Liberals over a cliff
Legault expresses worry about hostile takeover of SNC-Lavalin, impact on jobs in Quebec
Justin Trudeau is uniting the country - against him
Jody Wilson-Raybould and the paradox of reconciliation in Canada
I'm ashamed for my country
Laurentian Consensus at the centre of Trudeau's latest bungling
Trudeau's former top adviser to testify at committee probing SNC-Lavalin affair
MPs hold emergency debate to respond to Wilson-Raybould's testimony
Trudeau mulls Wilson-Raybould's fate in Liberal caucus as Scheer makes formal bid for RCMP probe
SNC -Lavalin dispute deepens as Wilson-Raybould testimony at odds with PM's take
Jody Wilson-Raybould's political interference allegations have plunged government into crisis, MPs say in emergency debate
In the SNC-Lavalin affair, did anyone break the law?
Deal for SNC-Lavalin could still be on the table, says Trudeau's public services minister
Can Wilson-Raybould and the clerk of the privy council both be right?
Newspaper editors, not politicians, determine which op-eds are published
Expert says Liberal MPs in Atlantic Canada to feel the heat over Jody Wilson-Raybould testimony
SNC-Lavalin spent $1.95M on escorts, booze for Libyan dictator's son
Conservatives ask RCMP to investigate SNC-Lavalin affair
Five former attorney's-general ask RCMP to investigate alleged interference from PMO
PM"s former top adviser asks to testify after Wilson-Raybould bombshell
Why SNC-Lavalin is so important for Quebec - and why Quebec matters so much to the Liberals
Liberal MPs are rattled in the wake of Wilson-Raybould's revelations
Was it interference? We asked experts to analyze Jody Wilson-Raybould's statement on SNC-Lavalin
Can the ethics probe determine if Trudeau or his officials improperly pressured Wilson-Raybould?
Still unclear if pressure from PM on Wilson-Raybould was inappropriate
Jody Wilson-Raybould testimony reveals another tough lesson for Indigenous youth
Conservatives say it's time to call in the cops
Get ready for one of the most desperate spin attempts you have ever seen
Gerald Butts to testify after Jody Wilson-Raybould's bombshell in SNC-Lavalin case
Trudeau put his interests ahead of ours
PM spins Space Fantasy on SNC Lavalin
Wilson-Raybould drops a bomb on Trudeau
Tories demand RCMP investigation of PMO, STAT!
LavScam: Why it matters
How Quebec is reacting to Jody Wilson-Raybould's bombshell: 'Nobody is a friend of Trudeau'
Trudeau needs the magic of doubt and persuasion to defuse SNC-Lavalin scandal
Why all this effort by the Liberal government on behalf of SNC?
Harper bogeyman haunts Trudeau's government
Who are the people Wilson-Raybould named in her testimony on the SNC-Lavalin affair
Trudeau's former top adviser Gerald Butts to testify at justice committee hearing on SNC-Lavalin scandal
B.C. Liberal MP apologizes after claim Wilson-Raybould's father 'pulling the strings' in SNC-Lavalin affair
'Constitutional crisis': MPs hold emergency debate following Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony
Liberals want 'flexibility' on federal integrity rules - which could help SNC-Lavalin
Justice minister and attorney general - Jody Wilson-Raybould, experts suggest they could be separated
BC Liberal MP apologizes after claim Wilson-Raybould's father 'pulling the strings' in SNC-Lavalin affair
Gerald Butts, Trudeau's former right hand man, among 3 witnesses next to face SNC-Lavalin committee questions
The key players named in Wilson-Raybould's bombshell testimony on SNC-Lavalin affair
Justin Trudeau needs to live up to his own standards
Emergency SNC-Lavalin debate set as Trudeau rebuts Wilson-Raybould, Scheer asks for RCMP investigation
The Trudeau brand takes a hit after Jody Wilson-Raybould testimony
Who won Testimonypalooza?
'In the Footsteps of a Long Line of Matriarchs'
Union of BC Indian Chiefs declares solidarity with Jody Wilson-Raybould
Where does Trudeau's SNC Lavalin scandal go from here?


Canadians held in China 

Huawei pleads not guilty in Seattle case the day before Meng Wanzhou's extradition deadline
Huawei pleads not guilty to  U.Sl fraud charges, trial set for March 2020


Globe and Mail 

Changes to federal integrity regime would add 'flexibility' to procurement bans: Liberal minister
NDP's Murray Rankin says he will not seek re-election in October campaign
'Bill C-69 needs to be re-written': Two premiers warn project approval bill will add more delays


CBC

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to shuffle cabinet Friday
NDP MP Murray Rankin won't run again
'We cannot let these children down': Ottawa unveils Indigenous child welfare overhaul
Indigenous child welfare bill 'path-breaking' on rights but funding still an issue, say child advocates
Used Australian fighter jets could cost $1.1B: Parliamentary budget officer
Canada joins U.S. -led moon mission


Toronto Star 

Trudeau to shuffle cabinet Friday, filling vacancy left by Jody Wilson-Raybould
Trudeau announces Canada will be a partner in NASA-led Lunar Gateway project
NDP MP Murray Rankin decides not to seek re-election in October campaign
Canada's new integrity regime will add 'flexibility' to procurement bans, says minister


Toronto Sun

Justin Trudeau set to shuffle cabinet on Friday


National Post

Budget officer says used Australian fighter jets will cost Canada over $1 billion  - far more than DND claimed
Justin Trudeau to shuffle cabinet on Friday


Maclean's

Justin Trudeau, my how you've changed


Global

Victoria MP Murray Rankin leaving federal politics, more NDP politicians could be on the way
Justin Trudeau to announce minor cabinet shuffle on Friday
Liberals introduce bill to help curb number of Indigenous children in foster care
Feds underestimated cost of used fighter jets by $200M, budget officer says


Miscellaneous 




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