Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, February 20, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, February 20, 2019


Liberals playing Clue in the Commons

Trudeau apologizes to Jody Wilson-Raybould as Liberals defeat call for public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin affair
Trudeau spoke to Wilson-Raybould after prosecutors refused SNC-Lavalin deal
Liberals' hopes of containing SNC-Lavalin scandal fail, as Trudeau becomes focus
The Liberals' curiouser and curiouser efforts won't make the SNC-Lavalin affair go away
Leger poll shows Justin Trudeau's popularity falling amid SNC-Lavalin controversy
Jody Wilson-Raybould abstains from votes involving her role in the SNC-Lavalin affair
Trudeau responds to calls for inquiry in SNC-Lavalin affair
Wilson-Raybould tells Commons she wants to 'speak my truth' on SNC-Lavalin, tells Liberals she's still on-side
SNC-Lavalin lawyers rushed to prosecutors before MPs knew of proposed law change
Wilson-Raybould waited more than 2 hours for permission to attend Tuesday's cabinet meeting-sources
For Trudeau, the SNC-Lavalin scandal solution could rest with Jody Wilson-Raybould
Jody Wilson-Raybould wants to 'speak my truth' as Liberals quash call for SNC-Lavalin inquiry
Will Wilson-Raybould be allowed to speak 'my truth?"
Jody Wilson-Raybould can talk, lawyers say
The #Lavscam snake has not yet run its scandalous course
The SNC-Lavalin affair a small, but real example of 'democratic backsliding'
Trudeau calms his MPs, but Wilson-Raybould is still threatening to 'speak my truth'
Trudeau takes personal hit among Canadians amid SNC-Lavalin controversy, according to poll
SNC lobbied hard to avoid prosecution, but it wasn't forced to work in Libya
Gerald Butts is clearly blind to his own hypocrisy
In Trudeau's PMO, what exactly is a principal secretary?
'I hope I have the opportunity to speak my truth': Wilson-Raybould as vote on public inquiry quashed
Jody Wilson-Raybould says she's seeking clarity before speaking on SNC-Lavalin


Canadians held in China 

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Globe and Mail 

Finance Minister Bill Morneau answers questions about the coming federal budget
Nunavut tables near-balanced budget for 20th anniversary year
Liberals set to release pre-election budget on March 19
NDP candidates push for stronger climate action in the wake of Singh's support for LNG Canada
Facebook's Zuckerberg among tech executives called to testify in Ottawa in international probe of fake news
Liberals promise $638 million for urban Indigenous housing
NEB rejects call by environmental group to add new elements to its Trans Mountain pipeline review


CBC

Shrunken protest convoy leaves Ottawa after second day, enjoying Tory support
Ottawa has met already with three-quarters of Indigenous communities during Trans Mountain consultation reboot
Liberals to introduce federal budget on March 19
'She lived on a hill full of mould': Family raises concerns after Cat Lake First Nation woman's death
MPs invite Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO to Ottawa to talk fake news

Poll tracker: Federal poll averages and seat projections
'Very concerning': Senate watchdog hasn't finished an ethics probe since 2017
CRTC report finds telecom companies use misleading sales tactics


Toronto Star

Crowd hurls insults as last Burnaby South debate turns to immigration
Ottawa should change tax rules to encourage donations to charity
Tony Clement returns to Parliament - and social media - after sexting scandal
New federal animal transport regulations panned by advocates
Senate committee presses pause on gun bill study amid SNC-Lavalin affair
NDP weighs appeal in court battle over misused parliamentary funds
Trudeau to unveil new budget on March 19 ahead of fall election
Jagmeet Singh pushes hard on housing, days from Burnaby South byelection


Toronto Sun

Bias against the West and the oil sands continues
The case for pipelines is an urgent one


National Post

United we Roll protesters fret over Liberals energy policies amid warning signals about C-69, pipeline shortage
Manitoba 'pausing' relationship  with former B.C. premier after sexual assault allegations
Student groups call for Ottawa to investigate alleged interference by Chinese officials on Canadian campuses
Thirteen years later, pizza-shop owner deported after toppling Liberal minister with fake charges is back in Canada


Maclean's

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Global

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposes new housing measures
Liberals to unveil pre-election budget on March 19
Alberta Opposition leader Jason Kenney says he would shelve oil by rail deal
Despite trash complaints, Canada will continue with global recycling program
United We Roll convoy organizer denies allegation he ran off with the GoFundMe cash
Head of Manitoba Hydro mega-project review 'on pause' after sexual assault allegations in UK


Miscellaneous 

Jagmeet Singh lays it on the line
Burnaby South candidates called 'racsist,' 'liar,' 'stupid' and more at raucous debate



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