Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 26, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, March 25, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Wilson-Raybould backed Joyal for chief justice of Supreme Court as part of broader plan
Leak detailing Supreme Court appointment rift only shows how little Trudeau's camp respects the rule of law
Liberal dominated ethics committee shuts down opposition attempt for new SNC-Lavalin inquiry
New day brings new mixed Liberal messages on SNC-Lavalin affair
Liberals block new SNC-Lavalin ethics probe as Trudeau insists his team is 'more united than ever'
Trudeau rejected Wilson-Raybould's conservative pick for high court, CP sources say
SNC-Lavalin controversy shows danger of dabbling in economic nationalism
Trudeau blocks again
Latest Lavscam excuse is illogical, unbelievable
Trudeau Liberals - and the Anonymous Sources - hit rock bottom
'A cavalcade of contradictions and cover up' claim Tories as Liberal majority shuts down further SNC-Lavalin testimony
The Inconvenient Liberals
How to change the channel on SNC-Lavalin? Let's attack a judge!
'Most appalling': Manitoba Bar Association blasts reports about Wilson-Raybould's Supreme Court pick
Manitoba Bar Association 'deeply concerned' over reports about Wilson-Raybould's Supreme Court pick
Liberal MP fields SNC-Lavalin scandal questions during federal budget tour stop in Okanagan
Biggest peril for Team Trudeau is that Liberals are at war with each other
Liberals block push for ethics committee probe of SNC-Lavalin scandal





Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9

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Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Globe and Mail 

Canadian Red Cross sends team of health workers to Mozambique amid humanitarian crisis
Canola prices tumble, farmers scramble to find new buyers amid trade tensions with China
Canada's trade reputation takes a hit in Asia
Top Huawei executive says not even Xi Jinping could compel it to help China spy in other countries
Conservative MP Leona Alleslev says she feels 'valued', but changing parties has been difficult
Liberals block new inquiry into SNC-Lavalin
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith provides a rare breath of fresh air in the SNC-Lavalin affair


CBC

Canadian emergency medical workers rush to Mozambique
Ottawa under pressure to tighten gun laws after swift action in New Zealand
Supreme Court tests the limits of military justice in rare appeal case
China's crackdown on Canadian canola expands as 2nd company, Viterra has licence revoked
Federal government ordered to pay $20M for placing mentally ill inmates in solitary confinement


Toronto Star

Should Canada open its doors to refugees with money?
Trudeau losing ground in BC ahead of federal election, poll suggests
China blocks canola shipment from second major Canadian producer


Toronto Sun

Ontario surpasses Quebec in 'debt' race to the bottom


National Post

In other news, A House of Commons committee is demanding answers about this one tree


Maclean's

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Global

Liberal premier calls Prince Edward Island election for April 23
Morneau says fate of Wilson-Raybould, Philpott 'will come down to caucus'
Stephen McNeil has lowest approval rating of any Canadian premier, QC's Legault has highest: poll
Trudeau says Canada considering sending high-level delegation to China over canola dispute
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with labour leaders in Winnipeg


Miscellaneous

Mark my words dear Liberals - the cops are coming and no privilege will protect you


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