Friday, April 5, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, April 5,2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, April 5, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

SNC-Lavalin revives court bid for settlement
SNC-Lavalin to sell stake in Ontario's Highway 407
We aren't going to  turn the page': Conservatives try again to tie Norman trial to SNC-Lavalin fallout
Prosecutor cited 'gravity' of alleged SNC-Lavalin offences court documents
Wilson-Raybould denies trying to hamstring Lametti on SNC-Lavalin file
Trudeau-appointed independent senator wants to probe issues in SNC-Lavalin affair
'I'll continue to speak my voice': Jody Wilson-Raybould 'incredibly open' to future in federal politics
SNC-Lavalin fallout has some Indigenous Canadians questioning Trudeau's commitment to reconciliation 
Libs and SNC-Lavalin just won't take No for an answer
Wilson-Raybould and Philpott finally free
Scheer Unleashed: Conservative leader sounds off on #LavScam; PM should step down
It will be a while before Vogue calls on Trudeau again
What people are getting wrong about this entire affair
Prosecutor cited 'gravity' of alleged SNC-Lavalin offences when deciding not to negotiate special deal, court documents show
Was it legal for Jody Wilson-Raybould to secretly record a phone call?
The one and only person to blame for the SNC-Lavalin scandal
Wilson-Raybould says anonymous leaks 'trampling all over' the confidences she still vows to uphold
Should Puglaas and Philpott start their own party?


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


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Canadians held in China / China tensions

Premier Horgan says B.C. bears the 'brunt' of Huawei arrest impact


Globe and Mail 

Bouchard opposes CAQ religious symbols bill
Goodale tuns up heat on social-media companies over hateful and violent content
Sold Out: Legal marijuana producers aren't offering enough of the strains consumers want most
Canada's first mover advantage in the cannabis sector is rapidly disappearing


CBC

Feds commit $1.3B to repair crumbling Toronto community housing units
Canada expects foreign meddling in October election, Chrystia Freeland says
Veterans Affairs sent condolences to 'widow' of still-living veteran
Saudi retaliation against Canada during feud detailed in government memo
Focus groups pan CRA's gentle written tax reminders as too 'promotional'


Toronto Star

Trudeau criticizes Ford's 'ideological' move to shut down some drug consumption sites
'This is not what we came to this country for, to live and work like animals': Migrant workers say they endured modern-day slavery in Simcoe County
The Liberals have abandoned their moral principles and it's Justin Trudeau's fault
Bank CEO's warn 'Brand Canada' is becoming tarnished globally
CFL commissioner mum on whether Halifax stadium requires federal funds
How secularism became Quebec's religion: The distinct path to Bill 21
Mad at Max: Bernier's People's Party of Canada is revolting in British Columbia
Tories call on Ottawa to cover vice-admiral's legal fees


Toronto Sun

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National Post

Foreign 'interference is likely' in Canadian election, says Freeland as Trudeau points to Russia
Senate drops deadlines to pass controversial legislation including Bill C-69 and oil tanker ban


Maclean's

'Liberal support just bleeding all over the place'


Global

Could Jody Wilson-Raybould win re-election as an independent in BC? It's complicated, experts say
Trudeau drowned out by hecklers at Toronto funding announcement
Canada likely to experience foreign meddling in October election, Chrystia Freeland says


Miscellaneous

National magazine covers reinforce Justin Trudeau's political problems


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