Sunday, March 31, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday, March 30 & 31, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Mulroney memoirs contradict Wilson-Raybould testimony, Kim Campbell on politics and attorney-general
Jody Wilson-Raybould's decision to record phone call with Michael Wernick raises ethical questions
PM wasn't briefed on Wilson-Raybould's concerns due to holiday break, says Wernick's lawyers
3 interesting twists Wilson-Rayboild's new evidence reveals about the SNC-Lavalin controversy
The spectre of political interference linking SNC-Lavalin to the Norman trial
Ex-BC attorney general says Jody Wilson-Raybould's secret recording a sign of 'something seriously fractured inside the heart of Trudeau government'
Gerald Butts provides notes, texts to justice committee on SNC-Lavalin
The true cost of SNC-Lavalin: 53 lost days
Trudeau wasn't briefed on conversation between Wilson-Raybould and Wernick due to holidays, lawyer says
All 17 minutes of Jody Wilson-Raybould's tense conversation on SNC-Lavalin
The Jody Wilson-Raybould solution
Gerald Butts submits texts, notes in SNC-Lavalin probe
Federal carbon tax kicks in for Ontatio, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New Brunswick
Wilson-Raybould's phone recording confirms 'nothing illegal took place;' Liberal MP
Phone call leaves Liberals' SNC-Lavalin narrative - and excuses - in complete tatters


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


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Canadians held in China / China tensions

It starts with canola: How China could weaponize Canada's federal election
Canola producers want fast resolution to feud with China - but are ready to look elsewhere



Globe and Mail 

The Quebec government's secularism bill stinks to high heaven
Our feminist foreign policy is not perfect, but in Jordan, it's doing a lot of good


CBC

Elections Canada braces for a surge in international voters
Parks Canada battles Arctic ice to explore crumbling wreck
As clock ticks down to election, senator vows national security bill will pass in time
Feast hosted for Jody Wilson-Raybould on Vancouver Island


Toronto Star

Nunavut is turning 20.The territory's premier say Ottawa should do more to help it thrive
NDP sticking to plan that would balance budget as party announces platform
NDP downplays lack of nominated candidates, says push for diversity explains delay


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's carbon tax too good to be true
Carbon pricing is back
Canada's medical wait times are unacceptable
Equalization "inequitable" across the country, Ontario Finance Minister
Trudeau's deficit all but guarantees tax hikes
Trudeau allegedly interfered in Supreme Court judge selection
Will Trudeau even make it to the election?
Scheer's focus on Lavscam offers little positive to voters



National Post

Are we going to do anything to protect minority rights in Quebec?


Maclean's

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Global

'The sun is setting on Justin Trudeau': Grand Chief Stewart Philllip on 'arrogant' PM response to protesters
Andrew Scheer to discuss newly imposed carbon tax in New Brunswick Monday

Miscellaneous

For Canada's sake, just GO, Trudeau



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