Sunday, March 17, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, March 16 & 17, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, March 15, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Liberals thwart Conservative attempt to delay budget unless Wilson-Raybould makes 2nd appearance
Unwelcome global spotlight shines on Canada
The Liberals offer a case study in how not to handle a crisis
PM Justin Trudeau in free-fall as election approaches
Conservatives worry Liberals' budget announcement intended to distract public from SNC-Lavalin


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9

Grounding Boeing 737 Max 8 a lesson in leadership - both good and bad
Boeing software fix to Max will be costly following twin crashes
More key evidence found in Ethiopia air crash

Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Globe and Mail 

Tuesday's federal budget will mark unofficial kickoff of Liberal's 2019 election campaign
Federal Budget won't tackle tax competitiveness woes: sources
After four years, Morneau  has yet to make a mark
Taxing the rich and finding the sweep spot in the tax debate
Canada is not doing enough to combat right-wing terrorism
New federal use-it-or-lose-it paternity leave coming into effect
Justin Trudeau offers condolences in call with New Zealand PM after mosque massacre
Trudeau expected to shuffle cabinet on Monday, government official says
BC Court of Appeal to hold five-day hearing on Trans-Mountain pipeline and provincial powers

CBC

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to shuffle cabinet Monday: sources
Morneau set to table high-stakes election year budget as SNC-Lavalin scandal rages on
Jagmeet Singh sworn in as a Member of Parliament
Agriculture, trade ministers will testify in April on Chinese canola issue
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, calls for a national data strategy grow
'Livelihoods are at stake': Senate under pressure to overhaul controversial Bill C-69
Kenney, Callaway campaigns collaborated to attack Brian Jean during UCP leadership race, leaded documents show
Navy deep-sixed Conservative plan to name naval vessels after War of 1812 battles



Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau offers condolences in call with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sworn in as member of Parliament for Burnaby South



Toronto Sun

Liberals have double standard on terrorism
Tuesday's federal budget won't balance itself


National Post

Morneau seen delivering a stimulus-filled budget ahead of the election


Maclean's

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Global

BC Court of Appeal to hear province's challenge of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Monday
Federal Budget to include measures to ease burden of buying a home: source
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sworn in as MP
Near-record 'incumbency disadvantage' is yet another headache for Jagmeet Singh's NDP
'I'm always hopeful': Kevin Vickers, NB Liberal leadership candidate, reflects on New Zealand attack
McNaughton still 'confident' steel, aluminum tariffs will be gone within weeks
Liberal budget to include update to Trudeau's plan to support news industry


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