Ottawa Observations: Friday, March 29, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, March 29, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

In recorded call, Wilson Raybould warns Wernick that Trudeau was 'on dangerous ground' by attempting to interfere on SNC-Lavalin
Wilson-Raybould warned them, but they just wouldn't listen
The Jody Wilson-Raybould tape highlights only that there are no heroes here
Jody or Justin who do you trust
SNC-Lavalin's probably exodus from Canada is a national shame
Britain's top fraud prosecutor backs kind of deal at heart of SNC-Lavalin debate
PM wanted SNC-Lavalin deal 'one way or another,' Wernick told Wilson-Raybould in secretly recorded call
Pressure building in Liberal caucus to eject Wilson-Raybould, Philpott
Jody Wilson-Raybould warned of Trudeau's political interference in tense call with Michael Wernick
Texts, phone calls and audiotape: Key parts from Wilson-Raybould's new submission to justice committee
SNC-Lavalin: Read the full text of Jody Wilson-Raybould's phone call with Michael Wernick
JWR has evidence, Trudeau has crumbling stories
Wilson-Raybould's credibility skyrockets
Trudeau wanted deal one way or another: tape reveal
Wilson-Raybould recording brings SNC-Lavalin affair crashing back to reality
Secret recording of Wernick by Jody Wilson-Rabyould backs interference allegations in SNC-Lavalin scandal.
Jody Wilson-Raybould: 'I am issuing the strongest warning I can possibly issue'
Wilson-Raybould aired a potentially critical cabinet-level discussion
Michael Wernick never briefed Trudeau that he spoke with Wilsron-Raybould: PMO
'All of this screams' of political interference; Wilson-Rabyould to Wernick in SNC-Lavalin tape
Micheal Wernick never briefed Trudeau that he spoke with Wilson-Raybould : PMO
Read the transcript of the secretly-recorded call between Jody Wilson-Raybould and Miachael Wernick
Jody Wilson-Raybould told top civil servant that she didn't think anybody respected her concerns about rule of law
Holy Crap, Canada, JWR recorded a 'heritage moment'
Jody Wilson-Raybould: Cassandra of the Trudeau Government


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


Anti-stall system active before Ethiopian 737 Max crash: source


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Tories push for probe of political spat with China following 'absurd' canola ban
Government pushes China for canola evidence, mulling aid for farmers
Saskatchewan asks feds to help cash-strapped canola farmers amid Chinese trade dispute
Trudeau government names new CEO for Via Rail
'This is urgent': Tempers flare at House AG committee on canola dispute
Let's find better export markets than authoritarian China


Globe and Mail 

Trudeau 'has lost confidence with a majority of native people,' Grassy Narrows chief says
After Christchurch, it's time for Canada to ban semi-automatic weapons
Ottawa. Ontario offer support after Fiat Chrysler announces 1,500 job cuts at Windsor assembly plant


CBC

There is no racism in Canada': Beyak leaves controversial letters online as minister calls for action
Ottawa considering new retaliation to end U.S. tariff fight, source says
Hot tech or hype magnet? Transport Canada funds a study of 'hyperloop' transport
Country's new top bureaucrat to take over from embattled Wernick on April 19
Canada's economy surprises with 0.3% growth in January, offsetting 2 straight monthly decline
Canada asks UN for more time to decide whether to extend Mali Peacekeeping mission


Toronto Star

Grassy Narrows protesters want to turn the spotlight away from Trudeau and back where it belongs
Justin Trudeau's treatment of an Indigenous protestor reminds us of what's wroth being truly angry about
Seven years after historic boxing match, Trudeau fights to stay in the ring
NDP Leader  Jagmeet Singh targest rich with proposal to raise rate for capital gains tax


Toronto Sun

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National Post

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Maclean's

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Global

Feds defend release of completely blacked out 60 page memo on Mark Norman case
Top bureaucrat Michael Wernick to step down April 19 after SNC-Lavalin controversy
Canada won't extend peacekeeping mission in Mali, Freeland says
NDP says they'll boost pharmacare, childcare programs with higher capital gains tax
This is why Trudeau can't afford any more mistakes
Lynn Beyak's 'racist' letters are still online - a week after she was ordered to remove them


Miscellaneous

Court battles reveal 'Fundamental Incoherence' in Trudeau's Climate Policies, Says Campaigner