Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 21, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, March 21, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Former Liberal minister Philpott urges PM to tell Canadians the 'whole story' of SNC-Lavalin affair
Quebec budget includes $1-billion to keep head offices, like SNC-Lavalin's, in the province
As MP's pull all-nighter, Philpott breathes fresh life into SNC-Lavalin scandal
Philpott and Wilson-Raybould can speak freely on SNC-Lavalin in Commons, says former House law clerk
Trudeau defends actions as Philpott asks if Wilson-Raybould was sidelined over SNC Lavalin
Marathon vote session rocked by Philpott interview on SNC-Lavalin, cabinet resignation
Philpott faced 'tough' questions from Liberal MPs in Wednesday's regional caucus meeting
As SNC-Lavalin fallout continues, the Liberal government narrowly avoids defeat
It's time to tell the rest of the SNC-Lavalin story
Trudeau wants to keep women silent
Maybe it's Justin Trudeau who experienced it differently
Philpott says Trudeau's involved in a cover up
Philpott says Trudeau hiding the truth on SNC-Lavalin story
As SNC-Lavlin scandal rages on, Metro Vancouver lobbies Liberal ministers on open Competition Bureau probe
Jane Philpott has something to say, and Canada needs to hear it
Anthony Housefather: What Canadians need to know about the SNC-Lavalin affair
Canadians deserve to hear more on SNC-Lavalin affair Former minister Jane Philpott
Jane Philpott: 'There's much more to the story that needs to be told'
Jane Philpott speaks: 'An attempt to shut down the story'
Trudeau rejects Philpott's warning that 'there's much more' to the SNC-Lavalin affair Canadians must hear
The Jane Philpott shocker, neuroscience, and questions about the character of Justin Trudeau


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9

Air Canada, WestJet purchased safety option reportedly missing on crashed Boeing 737 planes
Doomed jets lacked two key safety features that Boeing sold as extras
Lion Air crash families say they were pressured to sign no-suit deal
Downed Boeings void of optional safety features - some Canadian 737 Max 8's didn't have them either


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Globe and Mail 

Federal Liberals have lost ground to the Conservatives, new poll suggests
Canadian Labour Congress and Muslim group accuse Scheer of emboldening far-right actors
Minor progress on border security means issue won't be election fodder
Budget hints at omnibus bill opposition fear will prevent public scrutiny as MPs race to pass it
Trudeau says Canada still 'overwhelmingly in favour' of immigration despite plan to beef up border
PM says ex-ministers still welcome in caucus despite criticism on SNC-Lavalin
Liberals pledge $253 million  to undo Tory-era changes to benefit tribunal


CBC

Quebec government uses big surplus to deliver electoral promises more costly than advertised
Rachel Notley's NDP starts Alberta campaign with big hill to climb
RCMP receives tongue-lashing from committee for posting misleading firearms advice


Toronto Star

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to publish memoir ahead of federal election
Lawyers for Trans Mountain, Alberta government say B.C.'s proposed legislation 'directly' impacts pipeline
Bill Morneau not leaving much of a legacy as finance minister


Toronto Sun

Trudeau continues to have problems with women and the truth


National Post

Opposing deficit ideologies from Liberals and Conservatives both resonating with voters: poll
Canada considering forcing social media companies to remove extremist content


Maclean's

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Global

Canadians like the things the federal budget is spending on, but not the deficits: Leger poll
Trudeau takes heat in House of Commons - for eating a chocolate bar
Justin Trudeau's Liberals have 3 budgets under their belts. Are they keeping their promise?
Canada's battered oil industry cheering for Alberta's opposition party in upcoming election


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