Thursday, April 4, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, April 4, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, April 4, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Wilson-Raybould battled with Bennet over Indigenous rights framework
Justin Trudeau has a women problem
Philpott says clear apology from Trudeau could have quickly contained SNC-Lavalin scandal
Wilson-Raybould set multiple conditions for ending the rift with Trudeau, say sources
The Wilson-Raybould drama is not going away anytime soon
A silent protest sends a loud message to Trudeau
Trudeau can't fix this, says Scheer
Trudeau's LavScam scandal too good to simply stop now
Justin Trudeau's lost apology
'It's just beginning': Fourth day of Poilievre marathon speech targets Bouchard in SNC-Lavalin scandal
Senate could launch special committee to investigate issues in SNC-Lavalin scandal
Jane Philpott: 'We cannot ever be afraid of the truth'
New attorney general Lametti says he would resist any attempt to pressure him on SNC-Lavalin
Justin Trudeau's ignoble fall from grace is SNC-Lavalin's living nightmare



Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


Crew of Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max 8 jet followed emergency procedures; Boeing urged to review flight-control system: probe
Canada will ground Boeing 737 Max jets 'for as long it takes'
Liberals reject committee study of plane certification amid Boeing 737 Max concerns



Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Globe and Mail 

Caucus confidence: How populism is threatening Canada's political leaders' power monopoly
Conservative lies about the carbon tax need to be called out
Bank CEO's stress importance of energy sector
Freeland says Canada won't reopen USMCA trade talks to address Democrat demands
The USMCA trade deal likely won't be ratified this year, if ever
The energy-hungry world isn't waiting for Canada
Liberal budget 'not a political win,' men and women divided over deficit spending: poll


CBC

Russia revamps Arctic military base to stake claim on region
Trudeau's Senate point man withdraws motion condemned by Tories as "time allocation on steroids'
Canada urges Brunei to drop new laws punishing adultery, gay sex with death by stoning
Bill Blair coy about handgun ban as time for legislation action runs down


Toronto Star

All eyes on Conservatives for alternatives to carbon tax
Extending EI sickness benefits would cost $1.1 billion, says Parliamentary Budget Officer
ISG wants to reopen negotiations on Senate legislative schedule
Fisheries Act overhaul casts off at Senate committee
'Free Willy' bill sent to House of Commons for final vote

Toronto Sun

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National Post

The election is Scheer's to lose - and here's why he just might
Why hard-fought  election at North America's largest Sikh temple could be bad news for Liberals in next federal vote
After returning from Ukraine, ex-foreign minister warns Russian disinformation will be factor in Canadian election
After Mark Smith's homophobic screed, Jason Kenney's candidate troubles may be at tipping point
Freeland says U.S. doesn't need to use 'improper' metal tariffs as negotiating tactic, casting more uncertainty over new NAFTA


Maclean's

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Global

Liberals scrap plan to impose deadlines on Senate intended to clear 'legislative logjam'
Fact check: Does the federal carbon tax leave 8 out of 10 families better off?
Canadian Bar Association calls on Quebec to drop notwithstanding clause from Bill 21
Time for US to drop 'absurd' steel tariffs, Chrystia Freeland says


Miscellaneous

How Billionaires and Big Pharma Battled Canada's National Drug Plan
There is Truth Here: The Power of Art from Residential Schools on Display



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