Friday, March 8, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, March 8 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday,  March 8, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Wernick raised prospect of taking 'public interest argument' to director of Public Prosecutions in talks with SNC-Lavalin chief
Trudeau, government officials tried to use legal principle to justify political interference in SNC-Lavalin, former attorneys-general say
Federal Court of Canada strikes down SNC-Lavalin's request to review prosecutor's decision to proceed with charges
Finally addressing SNC-Lavalin affair, Trudeau seems to be stuck between old and new politics
This is how Justin Trudeau survives the political firestorm surrounding SNC-Lavalin
Justice Committee to discuss recalling Wilson-Raybould for further SNC testimony in emergency meeting next week
5 things we many never now about the SNC-Lavalin scandal
Why many Quebecers want SNC-Lavalin to stand trial - despite warnings abut jobs
How the SNC-Lavlain affair became entangled with Trudeau's Indigenous reconciliation agenda
Four female former premiers weigh in on SNC Lavalin and being a woman in politics
SNC-Lavalin loses bid for judicial review of prosecution decision
Did Trudeau's non-apology on SNC-Lavalin make his plight better, or worse?
An economic reality check on SNC-Lavalin: Are 9,000 jobs really at stake
When did Trudeau and his Liberals lose their way?
What do Liberal voters think now amid the SNC-Lavelin controversy?
Michael Wernick's part in the SNC-Lavalin affair means he shouldn't be trusted to sound alarm on election meddling opposition MPs say
Federal Court ruling underscores independence of attorney general and prosecution decisions
SNC ball is in Trudeau's court
SNC-Lavalin loses court bid to avoid criminal prosecution
Glimpse behind the curtain reveals PMO wizards unimpressive
Why fight criminal charges in court when you can lobby?
SNC-Lavalin charges should have been heard years ago
Judgement against SNC-Lavalin affirms the need for an independent attorney general
The Liberals have stumbled their way into a disaster
The Liberal arrogance on SNC Lavalin has come home to roost
There are crimes, and then there are crimes: the maxims of Liberal justice 
SNC-Lavalin: Does 9,000 jobs make it a 'public policy problem?
Trudeau's focus on SNC-Lavalin controversy draws heat from western leaders
'Lessons to be Learned: Says Trudeau. So let's name some
Tex Enemark says goodbye with thoughts on PMO Power
Let's not kid ourselves - Justin Trudeau has been the MP for SNC-Lavalin for a very long time


Canadians held in China / China tensions

China promises 'all necessary measures' to defend companies abroad amid legal clashes between Huawei, U.S.
Freeland thanks U.S. lawmakers for support on arrest of Huawei executive 
Canada must develop a backbone in its dealings with China
Why is Huawei's Meng Wanzhou such a big deal? She's treated like a 'princeling' in China
Could Huawei factor into U.S.-China trade deal? Trump's economic advisor doesn't rule it out


Globe and Mail 

Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes says she was met with 'hostility, anger' in private Trudeau talks
Jody Wilson-Raybould ready to run for re-election as federal Liberal
Scheer says he didn't hear reference to pizzagate conspiracy during Kitchener event


CBC

Most Liberal MPs want Wilson-Raybould, Philpott to stay in caucus, says caucus chair
Scheer says he didn't hear question about Clinton 'pizzagate" lie during town hall
Trudeau? Scandal? I don't believe it': As controversy rocks Canada's PM, the world winces -the shrugs
Trudeau marks International Women's Day as critics question his feminist credentials
Trudeau apologizes for 'colonial,' 'purposeful' mistreatment of Inuit with tuberculosis
Convicted spy Jeffery Delisle released on full parole


Toronto Star


Pizzagate 'ridiculous and dangerous' Scheer's office says
Greater consistency needed in revenue Canada's collection notices, ombudsman says                                                           

Toronto Sun

Our male feminist PM easily disparages women who get in his way


National Post

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Maclean's

Trudeau apologizes for government's past mistreatment of Inuit with TB


Global

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