Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 9 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, April 9 , 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Liberal caucus expulsions broke federal law, Philpott says
Trudeau says threat to sue Scheer is about ensuring consequences in politics 
Trudeau says ejecting Philpott and Wilson-Raybould was lawful
Don't blame the media for covering LavScam
After the way Trudeau treated them, why do they even still want to be Liberals?
Did Justin Trudeau break the law by kicking Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott out of caucus?
The Reform Act is back, and ready for more abuse, thanks to SNC-Lavalin affair


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


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Canadians held in China / China tensions

Grain industry leaders cast doubt on China's claims of tainted Canadian canola
'We're running out of time,' say prairie farmers as canola dispute drags on
Farmers call for strong political response to expanding trade obstacles for Canada


Globe and Mail 

Liberal caucus expulsions broke federal law, Philpott says
MPs say Canadian military needs external review, regulation
Kevin Vickers poised to become New Brunswick's next Liberal party leader after rivals exit from race
No urgency to ratify new trade deal with U.S. and Mexico, says Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland


CBC

Trudeau says Scheer 'can't be lying to Canadians' as Liberals on ethics committee block SNC-Lavlin study
Refugee advocates 'shocked and dismayed' over asylum changes in budget bill
'A stampede of stupid': Rachel Notley urges Senate to block oil tanker ban bill
Military's intelligence operations questioned by MPs

Ottawa moves to lift alcohol trade restrictions, urges provinces to do the same
Canada still enjoys old NAFTA benefits as new deal awaits ratification: Freeland
Long-outlawed US trade policy wins WTO approval in Canada's lumber dispute
Most of Jane Philpott's Liberal riding association leadership quits
Employment minister calls for investigation of Facebook job ads
Trudeau isn't the first PM to threaten critics with a lawsuit
Putin presents ambitious Arctic expansion program
For Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP, the dial isn't moving fast enough


Toronto Star

For foreign hackers, political parties are our weakest link
Liberal government slammed for $12M retrofit to Loblaws fridges
Wilson-Raybould denounces 'Let Jody speak' graffiti at her Vancouver office
Politicians urge greater oversight of military intelligence operations
Notley calls proposed supertanker moratorium 'stampede of stupid'
Little evidence and motive revealed for meddling in Canadian elections
Canadian report on foreign interference expected before election
Omnibus bill shows it's still politics as usual for Trudeau government


Toronto Sun

Trudeau accuses Scheer of lying ... seriously?!
$12M Loblaw climate-change grant offensive
Fighting climate change on refrigerator subsidy at a time


National Post

I treated victims at the École Polytechnique massacre. I am also a gun enthusiast
IMF cuts growth outlook for Canada amid trade tensions
Federal government moves to lift its final barrier to interprovincial alcohol sales
Liberals infrastructure program failing to produce results in northern territories, mirroring provincial struggles: PBO


Maclean's

Canada's climate change sideshow
A government called. It's centre is missing.
Don't count on Jason Kenney's pipeline protest


Global

Goodale says Liberal's gun bill won't be hobbled by Senate amendments
Majority in BC would back election for province's next Senate nominee: poll
Advocates decry changes to law for refugees with claims in other countries
Trudeau's personal brand continues to tarnish, new poll suggests
Canadian military needs more rules around spying operations: watchdog
Why is Loblaw getting $12M to install new refrigerators? McKenna under fire for new funding


Miscellaneous

Team Trudeau's $12-million gift to Loblaw is half-baked
In scrap with Liberals, Jody Wilson-Raybuld asks for support 'withouth damaging private or public property'
Canada's Pride, the Canadarm now has a massive US company in its orbit
Why has Trudeau Risked so much for SNC-Lavalin?