Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 7, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday,  March 7, 2019


The Trudeau response

SNC-Lavalin CEO pushed for meeting with Trudeau over prosecution
Trudeau says Wilson-Raybould was a great fit for job Privy Clerk Wernick knew she'd reject
Trudeau will weather this 
Canadians were waiting to hear Trudeau's full explanation on SNC-Lavalin - and they didn't get it
Opposition MPs force emergency committee meeting to debate recalling Jody Wilson-Raybould
First Nations leaders question Wilson-Raybould's decision to decline Indigenous Services post
What would a 10-year ban on federal contracts actually mean for SNC-Lavalin?
Trudeau's response to the SNC-Lavalin affair wasn't a failure to communicate - it was a failure to lead
Wilson-Raybould and Philpott aren't principled because they're women. They're just principled
Trudeau's story on SNC-Lavalin and Wilson-Raybould defies belief
One conversation, three versions: What really happened in that September 17 meeting on SNC-Lavalin?
Trudeau says 'erosion of trust' sparked SNC-Lavalin controversy; Scheer renews call for his resignation
Here's what a 10-year ban on federal contract bids would mean for SNC-Lavalin
Top bureaucrat gets profane messages after defending government on SNC-Lavalin
SNC-Lavalin pushed Liberals for 'zero debarment' from federal contracts
Public Prosecution Service sends provocative tweet about 'political influence'
'Erosion of trust': Justin Trudeau's opening statement on SNC-Lavalin controversy
Wilson-Raybould vs. Butts: Two versions of the SNC-Lavalin affair
Justin Trudeau admits he asked Jody Wilson-Raybould to 'revisit her decision' on SNC-Lavalin
Privy Council clerk says he received hostile messages after committee appearance
He said, she said: Justin Trudeau and Jody Wilson-Raybould on the SNC-Lavalin affair
Justin Trudeau only provides partial answers to current crisis
Who's afraid of party disunity? Enjoy it while it lasts
It's time for Trudeau to say he is sorry
Trudeau is anything but sorry
Trudeau apologizes for everything except his own failings
Trudeau must #LetJodySpeak
Trudeau's inability to apologize is his achilles heel
Trudeau offers no apology!
This is all about credibility. and Wilson-Raybould comes out on top
Privy council clerk needs some cheering up poor man
This isn't over - let's talk about what's next in Lavscam
Trudeau reveals his poor grasp of the justice system
SNC-Lavalin's VIP treatment is a slap in the face to the West
'You #$@&% idiot': Wernick presents committee with profane messages he received after SNC-Lavalin testimony
Trudeau ignoring the 'big picture' on jobs while focusing on SNC-Lavelin, western premiers say
Trudeau isn't feeling it and conceded only to an 'erosion of trust'
Trudeau talks, Butts testifies and Quebec media wonders, 'Where's the corruption here?"
Trudeau's 'contrition statement' a bit light on actual contrition
Justin Trudeau's sorry non-apology
Contrition? Justin Trudeau didn't come to say he's sorry
Justin Trudeau speaks about the SNC-Lavalin scandal: full transcript
Michael Wernick's SNC-Lavalin problem
Some things Jody Wilson-Raybould could help clear up
Emergency meeting called as opposition seeks additional testimony from Jody Wilson-Raybould
Why would Jody Wilson-Raybould reject Indigenous Service file? Indian Act at core of issue
SNC-Lavelin affair was about saving Liberal seats in Quebec
With no Trudeau apology, Liberals may still question the judgement of their leader


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Two Canadian prisoners accused of conspiring to spy on China met ofter as part of their jobs, ex-ambassador says
China's long surveillance arm thrusts into Canada
For Chrystia Freeland, the battle over canola with China is personal
U.S. introduces resolution backing Canada for 'upholding the rule of law' on Huawei


Globe and Mail 

Bank of Canada 'surprised' by sudden slowing economy, rethinking plan to raise rates: deputy governor


CBC

After weather delays, Trudeau aims to deliver tuberculosis apology to Inuit Friday
A cyber war has started and Canada isn't ready to fight it, says report


Toronto Star 

Liberal MP challenges Justin Trudeau over leadership style
From taking on teachers to running with bulls, Jody-Wilson Raybould was raised to challenge power


Toronto Sun

Liberal MP Celina-Caesar Chavaannes' cryptic message


National Post

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Maclean's

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Global

Almost 40,000 Canadian veterans waiting to receive disability benefits as of November


Miscellaneous 

Federal NDP Heading toward fall campaign without familiar faces