Monday, April 8, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Monday, April 8, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday, April 8 , 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Trudeau's libel threat against Scheer hints a new levels of desperation
Andrew Scheer spars with Liberal government over libel threat in SNC-Lavalin affair
Opportunities and obstacles ahead for ousted Liberal MPs
Trudeau licks wounds and tries to change channel on SNC scandal
Scheer won't back down from Trudeau's threats
Trudeau threatens to sue over what everyone's thinking
Trudeau's lawsuit threat all part of a cunning play for sympathy
Scheer denies deleing tweets amid Trudeau liberal lawsuit threat


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


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Canadians held in China / China tensions

As Hong Kong legal system faces pressure from Beijing, Canada's ex-top judge prepares to wade in


Globe and Mail 

Defence Minister promises to find out why Rwanda veterans' service not recognized by department's website
Morneau tables budget bill, includes provision aimed at reducing refugee claims
For Alberta, the heat on climate change comes from Doug Ford, not Justin Trudeau
Foreign interference 'very likely' in Canada's 2019 election, federal security agency warns
Facebook bans several Canadians for supporting white nationalism as Ottawa eyes new regulations for social platforms
Rachel Notley has won the respect of Albertans. Can she win their votes again?
First Nations group offers to buy stake in Coastal Gas Link pipeline
We can no longer ignore the exploitation of migrant workers in Canada


CBC

Facebook bans Faith Goldy and 'dangerous' alt right groups
Commons committee calls for on-time pullout from UN mission in Mali
Notley says federal approval for Trans Mountain pipeline to come by end of May
Canadians, politicians targeted by foreign interference, electronic spy agency says
Use of Facebook targeting on job ads could violate Canadian human rights  law, experts warn
A parliamentary committee is set to shine a light on the shadowy business of military intelligence
Coast guard struggling to help with rescues, Arctic resupply due to old fleet


Toronto Star

Canadian government says it's considering regulating Facebook and other social media giants
Not a single federal police officer is working to bust money launderers in B.C.
Automatic amnesty for simple pot possession charges not practical, say Liberals
Ombud for Canadian firms abroad announced but powers remain unclear
Conservatives gut Liberal gun bill in committee voting
Facebook bans Faith Goldy, Canadian white nationalist groups in latest crackdown


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's carbon tax raises prices but doesn't cap emissions


National Post

Trudeau didn't know $10.5M Khadr settlement had been signed when story was leaked to media: internal report
Federal government looks to close loophole that encourages irregular border crossings
As Mali peacekeeping mission nears end, Liberal backbencher calls out Trudeau government for 'not pulling its weight'


Maclean's

One activist on her decision to shun Trudeau: 'A refusal to sit idle'


Global

If refugees have made claims in certain countries, they soon may not be allowed into Canada
See you in court: BC responds to Jason Kenney's threat to 'turn of the taps' day 1, if elected
Canada likely to face foreign meddling in election but unlikely on scale of 2016 Russian interference: report


Miscellaneous

Is Vancouver's Downtown Eastside still the "poorest postal code' in Canada?
RCMP assistant commissioner offers lengthy statement in response to Peter German's comments on money laundering
Ex-Federal Liberal Agency of Canada director calls for party probe into expulsion of Wilson-Raybould and Philppott



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