Monday, March 18, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Monday, March 18, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, March 18, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Top bureaucrat Michael Wernick resigns over SNC-Lavalin affair
Former SNC-Lavalin CEO approved yacht purchase for Gadhafi's son, witness says
If this is Trudeau's way of putting the SNC-Lavalin affair behind him, he's making a mess in the process
Liberals on justice committee say its time to end SNC Lavalin probe
Trudeau appoints Anne McLellan to advise PMO on the role of justice minister, attorney general in cabinet
Michael Wernick to step down as clerk of Privy Council, cites lack of 'mutual trust' with opposition
Trudeau's damage control plan is aimed at Liberal MPs
Canada's top public servant Michael Wernick announces surprise retirement
Libs shoot themselves in foot over SNC-Lavalin scandal
Lavscam hits a cynical low point
Privy Council Clerk retires in wake of SNC-Lavalin scandal
An ignominious finale for country's top civil servant
Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick resigns after controversy over Lavalin testimony
Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick to quite before election
Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick retiring amid questions over his role in SNC-Lavalin affair


Budget 2019

Five things to watch for on Tuesday
Liberal budget to be aimed at younger voters, seniors
Federal budget to target Canada-wide high speed internet by 2030
Morneau is rolling in dough but will avoid focusing on the deficit in federal budget
Federal budget to put focus on skills training for all ages
Budget-LavScam combo requires Canadians wear chest waders
Liberals bet it all on billions from Morneau
The Liberals will be running on their child benefit this year - and they owe Stephen Harper a thank you
Liberals will hope Tuesday's budget deflects from SNC-Lavalin scandal


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9

Ottawa defends waiting to ground Boeing Max 8 even as flight data emerged online shortly after crash


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Rare interview with Huawei founder is part of 'charm offensive' against U.S. led security concerns, says expert


Globe and Mail 

Jason Kenney says co-operation with UCP leadership rival not unusual or improper
Should Albertans trust Jason Kenney?
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman's defence team says Department of Justice tweeted 'inaccurate' information about case
Canada extending military missions in Ukraine, Iraq
Trudeau cabinet shuffle puts Liberal MP Joyce Murray in Philpott's vacated Treasury Board spot
Canada, U.S. in talks to close loophole in border pact on asylum seekers


CBC

Ready for their close up: Senate begins broadcasting proceedings for first time today
PM condemns hateful, 'toxic segments' of society after New Zealand shooting
Canada extending military missions in Ukraine, Iraq
Trudeau appoints Joyce Murray as Treasury Board President
Vice-Admiral Norman's lawyers still waiting on documents linked to Trudeau, senior staff
Brian Mulroney defends daughter, calls another MPP a 'little girl'
Thunder Bay area MP says he won't run again in upcoming federal election
Ottawa to announce plans for talks with Indigenous groups on Trans Mountain equity stake, revenue sharing


Toronto Star

Brian Mulroney should leave politics to the 'little girls' of the world who can handle it
Jagmeet Singh must keep an eye on the strengthening Green Party
Vancouver MP Joyce Murray named Treasury Board President
Politicians must combat, not court, anti-immigrant hatred, Trudeau says
Economic anxiety splinters ahead of federal budget, poll shows
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh make his debut in Parliament


Toronto Sun

Brian Mulroney apologizes for 'little girl' comment
Batra and Goldstein break down the reshuffle


National Post

Justice department deletes tweets after complaints from Norman's lawyers         
Who is Ian Shugart, the man who will replace Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick?


Maclean's

What really happened inside the Alberta UCP's 'kamikaze campaign'
What a kamikaze mission reveals about Jason Kenney
Marking time in the long wait for an end to the steel tariffs


Global

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh enters House of Commons for first time as an MP
Trudeau names former Liberal justice minister as special adviser amid SNC-Lavalin affair
Canada extending military deployments to Ukraine until 2022, Iraq 2021
'Dishonest': Liberals criticized after memo says Safe Third Country agreement is not working
Liberal MP Joyce Murray, vocal pipeline critic, named new head of Treasury Board in cabinet shuffle


Miscellaneous

Monopoly friendly Canada "Does Not Treat Competition Policy seriously'

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