Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, February 6, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Canadians held in China 

China mess was inevitable for 'post-national' Canada
Globe and Mail 

Paul Dewar, former NDP foreign-affairs critic, dies of Cancer at 56
Aid for Venezuela to go to 'trusted' humanitarian groups, not governments, Trudeau vows
Morneau taking close look at return to 30 year insured mortgages, homebuilders' association says
September 30 could become new statutory holiday for Indigenous reconciliation
Montreal chosen as one of four cities to receive United Nations administrative office
Republican senators urge Trump against terminating NAFTA
No Canadian charm offensive in U.S. for ratifying new trade deal
Freeland travels to Washington to talk tariffs, trade and terrorism
Canadian military aims to have armed drones in the air in next six years
Hackers have targeted Canadian banks, mining companies in recent years: cybersecurity analyst


CBC

Politician, advocate, husband and father Paul Dewar succumbs to brain cancer
Diplomats sue Ottawa for $28M over health ailments during Cuba postings
Cyber-warfare could be entering a new and alarming phase, ex-CIA analyst tells MPs
NDP insists it's united on Venezuela despite Singh's refusal to describe Guaido as interim president
Conservative MP apologizes for criticizing Liberal minister for speaking French
NDP asks elections watchdog to investigate 'slanderous' ads targeting Singh
Immigration Minister Hussen impersonated in refugee scam
Hundreds of ex-slaves in Libya coming to Canada, immigration minister says
Freeeland travels to Washington to talk tariffs, trade and terrorism
NDP asking for investigation into RCMP officer's spying allegations
NDP hits new polling low in Quebec with Outremont byelection test looming
First Nations groups want fixes to draft child welfare law as Ottawa faces time crunch
35 Royal Canadian Mint employees laid off in Ottawa
Facing crackdown in Canada, drugmakers offered billions in price cuts


Toronto Star

Should Ottawa help mosques, synagogues and religious schools prepare for attacks?
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh seems in the dark about his own party's stance on Venezuela
Ocean Protection needn't involve 'a huge hammer' senators told
Singh announces plan for universal pharmacare, slamming Trudeau. ahead of Burnaby South byelection
Can Trudeau get elected by only campaigning in town halls?


Toronto Sun

Does Trudeau think taxes pay themselves?
Trudeau's latest out of touch gaffe
Lack of border screenings can lead to deportation headaches
Political advertising has changed, time for critics to catch up


National Post

Despite pledge to keep it positive, Liberals plan to get personal with Scheer, Polievre
Cultural imperialism isn't threatening Canadian identity - and cultural nationalism can't save it
Maxime Bernier defends right-hand man after accusations 'antisemitism, misogyny, and racism'
The NDP shouldn't be mad at Mulcair. He's just telling the truth
Paul Dewar, former NDP MP from Ottawa, dies following year-long bout with brain cancer
Senators press for answers on whether Bill C-69 will actually get oilsands projects built faster
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh sows confusion on 'sensitive' Venezuela issue, contradicting party line
Canada is an 'attractive target' for new cyberattack techniques, security expert testifies


Maclean's

Paul Dewar, 1963-2019
Won't somebody please think of the tax collectors


Global

NDP MP Paul Dewar's dying message: 'I have found my way to peace'
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh outlines pharmacare plan, won't say how he'd pay for it
Former Liberal cabinet minister Scott Brison stepping down as MP effective next week
Liberal MP under fire for making calendar of notable Canadians - all of whom are men
Canada resettling more than 450 slaves from Libya over  2 years; 150 arrived last year
Canada won't weigh in on U.S's decision to ratify CUSMA deal


Miscellaneous 

Farmed Salmon must be tested for deadly virus, court rules

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