Sunday, April 21, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday-Sunday, April 19-21, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday Friday-Sunday, April 19-21, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

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Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Boeing Max and other problems

Claims of shoddy production draw scrutiny to a second Boeing jet


Globe and Mail 

New report on potential handgun ban finds Canadians divided on gun issues
It's time for Canada to ban handguns
Contrary to critics' claims, legalization of cannabis has not changed the country
If Alberta turns off the taps, B.C. won't be the only victim
System breakdown: How cracks inside Justin Trudeau's office set the stage for crisis
Jason Kenney has a climate plan - it just isn't a very good one
Across the country, voters grow impatient with the status quo


CBC

It ain't over 'til it's ugly: How Alberta's 'nasty' election foreshadowed the coming federal contest
With 6 months to go, Justin Trudeau is up against history
'Cold comfort': Ottawa's plans to protect pensions not good enough, say critics
Fire Watch: Officials have plans to prevent a Notre-Dame blaze on Parliament Hill
Canada hoping U.S. gets on board as it moves to update gender info on Nexus Cards


Toronto Star

Jagmeet Singh's Love and Courage: 'I carried the shame and stigma' of abuse
Hundreds of Canadian troops deployed to flood zones in Quebec and N.B.


Toronto Sun

Carbon tax court battle advantage, Ontario
Liberal party in freefall with Trudeau at helm
Provincial elections refute Trudeau's carbon tax claims
Give Trans Mountain to First Nation forces and problem solved
Trudeau has ruined Liberal brand in the West
It's time the feds realized the carbon tax must go


Maclean's

A new vote projection points to a historic Green win in P.E.I.


National Post

Hundreds of troops deployed to flood zone


Global

Jagmeet Singh 'not at all' worried whether losing a quarter of incumbents reflects leadership
Trans Mountain pipeline still top priority for feds despite deadline extension: transport minister
Canadian Armed Forces, federal government will help Quebec fight spring flooding: Ralph Goodale
All eyes on the surging Greens as Prince Edward Island goest to the polls


Miscellaneous



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