Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 2, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, April 2, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Trudeau expels Wilson-Raybould, Philpott from Liberal caucus over SNC-Lavalin affair
Trudeau rips off the SNC-Lavalin Band-Aid before the wound has healed
By removing Wilson-Raybould and Philpott from caucus, Trudeau has channelled Trump
Trudeau ejects Wilson-Raybould, Philpott from Liberal caucus
Wilson-Raybould warned that moving her from justice portfolio would be 'a mistake'
Read statements from Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott on their expulsion from Liberal caucus
Read the latest evidence from ex-PMO aide Gerald Butts on the SNC-Lavalin affair
'The team has to trust each other': Trudeau kicks Wilson-Raybould and Philpott from Liberal caucus
'Now it's too late': Former Liberal director in B.C. says Trudeau should have left, not Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott
Texts between Gerald Butts and Jody Wilson-Raybould show mounting anger, frustration over shuffle
Jody Wilson-Raybould rewrote the book on how to lose your job
Liberals trip over each other in SNC mess
Wilson-Raybould, Philpott kicked out of Liberal caucus
Trudeau accepts none of the LavScam blame and piles it all on Jody Wilson-Raybould
The stated reasons for booting JWR and Philpott are laughable
Trudeau Liberals revealed their true selves to Canadians long ago
Expulsions accomplish nothing but vindictiveness for vindictiveness's sake
Tuesday Night Massacre: Trudeau ejects Jody Wilson-Raybould, Jane Philpott from Liberal caucus
Read the statement Jane Philpott issued after Justin Trudeau expelled her from the Liberal Party caucus

Read the letter Jody Wilson-Raybould sent Liberal MPs as they considered whether to remove her from caucus
Texts between Gerald Butts and Jody Wilson-Raybould show mounting anger, frustration over shuffle
Trudeau says Jody Wilson-Raybould, Jane Philpott no longer Liberal caucus members
Read Jody Wilson-Raybould's letter, a challenge to Liberals
'He's toast': B.C. Indigenous leader slams Trudeau for booting Wilson-Raybould from caucus
'This isn't about a lack of loyalty': Jane Philpott addresses expulsion from Liberal caucus
Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott kicked out of Liberal Party caucus
Wilson-Raybould defends shining spotlight on SNC-Lavalin scandal in letter to Liberal caucus
'This situation is only going to deepen': Wilson-Raybould warned of Indigenous anger if dumped from AG role
Justin Trudeau Liberals kick out Jody Wilson-Raybould
Politically engaged British Columbians express dismay over ouster of Jody Wilson-Raybould from Liberal caucus
Jody Wilson-Raybould posts statement on Facebook following dismissal from the Liberal caucus
Trudeau's Dumb Expulsions and Strange Compulsions


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


Between two Boeing crashes and 346 dead, days of silence and mistrust

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canola exporters can't easily find alternatives to China, Richardson International exec says
3rd Canadian canola exporter received quality complaint from China: Bibeau


Globe and Mail 

Canada isn't doing enough to fight climate change, federal environment commissioner says
It's time for Canada to ban handguns
Long time MP Tony Clement says he's not seeking re-election in October
Justice Minister, judges battle over plan to publish expense reports
Nearly 900 Canadians found in Panama Papers, no charges have yet been laid


CBC

Israeli president cuts short state visit to Canada due to wife's poor health
Tony Clement confirms he's quitting federal politics
New federal questionnaire making it harder for PTSD veterans to get help, critics warn
Here's now the federal government hopes its new carbon tax will work
Why you can expect more spam text messages from politicians


Toronto Star

Tony Clement won't seek re-election


Toronto Sun

Why Canadian climate port is ineffective
Quebec leads the rest of Canada with religious symbols ban


National Post

What Anglo media misses about Quebec's religious law
Embattled Parliament Hill elm tree's fate sealed after last-minute Liberal vote kiboshes stay of execution


Maclean's

'I signed up to be a mailman, to deliver Christmas cards. Not fentanyl'


Global

Catherine McKenna tried to plant questions in Senate's environment committee: Tory senator
Feds not holding mining companies accountable for environmental impacts: watchdog
Former prominent Conservative MP Tony Clement, now an independent, will not run again
New Brunswick mayor extends welcome mat to Quebecers unhappy with religious symbols bill
U.S. deems Canada 'major money laundering country' as gangs exploit weak law enforcement


Miscellaneous




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