Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, February 13, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, February 13, 2019


Wilson-Raybould resignation and fallout

Liberals reject calls to question Wilson-Raybould, top PMO staffers in SNC hearings
The shameful mistreatment of Jody Wilson-Raybould on full display
Justin Trudeau's management style fails him again
Wilson-Raybould's resignation is an off brand, disastrous narrative for the Liberals
Politicians and Jody Wilson-Raybould's father take to Twitter following her resignation
Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault urges Justice committee to avoid 'witch hunt'
The Liberals' Wilson Raybould hearings won't reassure Canadians
Commons justice committee to probe SNC-Lavalin affair - but Liberals limit witness list
What you need to know about the SNC-Lavalin affair
Speak, or stay silent? How Jody Wilson-Raybould's choice could impact the Liberals
'No question' Jody Wilson-Raybould will tell the truth about why she quit, says her father
Waiting for Wilson-Raybould: A political drama awaits an appearance by its start player
Liberal-dominated committee votes to limit investigation into allegations of improper political influence on Wilson-Raybould
Trudeau risks isolating himself over his attacks on Wilson-Raybould
Vancouver MP Jody Wilson-Raybould's resignation revives 'vivid memories' of sponsorship scandal
Former Attorney General Peter MacKay says Trudeau has already waived privilege in SNC-Lavalin scandal
Why is Trudeau seemingly standing up for SNC-Lavalin?
Libs defending two-tier justice?
One law for SNC-Lavalin, another for the rest of us
Liberals make justice committee a farce
Trudeau's fake feminism has been exposed
Justice committee becomes a farce not seen since Liberal sponsorship scandal
The frightened Liberal rabbits shut down investigation into SNC-Lavalin affair
Here's what Quebec's francophone pundits are saying about Jody Wilson-Raybould and SNC-Lavalin
These are the witnesses the Liberals plan to call to the justice committee - and the big names they left out
The incredible miscalculation by Trudeau and co.
The government's case for 'remediation agreement's made no mention of SNC-Lavalin
Who is on Team Wilson-Raybould
Liberal MP accuses opposition at Justice committee of 'witch hunt' in SNC-Lavalin affair
Indigenous Scholars decry 'character assassination' of Jody Wilson-Raybould


Canadians held in China 

Why experts say Canada should follow Australia's lead on China in wake of Huawei crisis


Globe and Mail 

RCMP charges another federal official in alleged leak of information on the Davie contract
Shortage prompts school boards to hire teachers who can speak French only slightly better than students, report says
Quebec wants Ottawa to cover majority of cost of 2021 Francophonie Games


CBC

Canadian election officers arrive in Ukraine amid fears of Russian meddling
Procurement official with links to Mark Norman case charged with breach of trust
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland talks about political pressure in wake of SNC-Lavalin scandal
Saskatchewan's carbon tax court challenge launches today
Liberals' Indigenous child welfare bill just about politics', says prof who saw draft
Alexandra Suda named new director of National Gallery of Canada
Cree translator in House of Commons 'proud' to be part of history
'It's been a wonderful run': Long-time Cape Breton MP Mark Eyking won't reoffer


Toronto Star

Lametti opposed bill on assisted dying but as federal justice minister won't push to change it
Marathon of 21 Senate witnesses in one day for Liberal gun bill
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer talks to Nova Scotia Tories about replacing 'scandal-prone' Liberals


Toronto Sun

Carbon tax fight heads to court
An entrenched habit of manipulating the course of justice


National Post

Liberal's 'big brother approach' a threat to Canadian unity, a carbon tax court challenge hears
Federal government official at centre of Mark Norman case charged for allegedly leaking information


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Global

Scheer continues campaign-style tour, hopes to gain ground in Atlantic Canada
Trudeau's cabinet faces 5th ethics investigation - here's how Stephen Harper's office compared


Miscellaneous 


The Carbon Tax Case is a dangerous political game

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