Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, April 10, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday April 10 , 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Scheer invites Trudeau to sue him over SNC-Lavalin by making comments outside protection of House
Scheer repeats alleged libel, goads Trudeau to follow through on lawsuit threat
If we can't say Trudeau broke the law, neither can we say he abided by it
'Im not withdrawing my remarks: Scheer repeats alleged libel, goads Trudeau to follow through on lawsuit
Wither the liar who wasn't Trudeau?


Canada grounds the Boeing Max 8 and 9


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Canadians held in China / China tensions

Two Canadians detained in China for four months prevented from going outside, official says
It's official - China is a threat to Canada's national security


Globe and Mail 

Trudeau defends tougher stand on border crossers as refugee advocates express outrage
Liberals' immigration plan is sound policy delivered poorly
Former Harper cabinet minister Rob Nicholson hanging up his federal political hat


CBC

Indigenous groups accuse Conservatives of 'shameful' stalling tactics on rights bill
CSIS dealing with ring-wing extremism 'more and more' says spy chief
Liberals move to stem surge in asylum seekers - but new measure will stop just fraction of claimants
Ministers appear unfazed by Senate changes to federal gun bill
Fraudulent emails used to cast votes in UCP leadership race, CBC finds
Legalization pushed up price of pot by 17%, StatsCan says
Weakening Bill C-69 would trigger 'flood of litigation,' Alberta chief warns


Toronto Star

Conservatives 'look forward' to debate on social media regulation, Scheer says
Missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry to publish final report on June 3
MPs pass motion calling on Senate to pass Indigenous rights and sexual assault training bills
This campaign is turning into a 'war of the megaphones'
Scheer denounces white supremacy after Conservative senator questions threat
Canadian spies are increasingly looking at right-wing extremism says CSIS director


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's cynical pre-election strategy? Label Others liars


National Post

Silly season hits House of Commons as Scheer and Trudeau clash over SNC-Lavalin, racism
Rethinking the Mountie mandate, RCMP needs to quit municipal, provincial policing, critics say in wake of new report
Bare legs, ponytails and flats now allowed for women as Canadian Forces update dress regulations
'Hunger Games of Parking: Thousands of civil servants jockey for spots as space crunch hits new DND headquarters
New Conservative Party fundraising effort targets media over Liberals' proposed newspaper bailout


Maclean's

Fake feminist? Trudeau's track record for appointing women looks real
Justin Trudeau has fallen for his own image
Rachel Notley on why the NDP deserves a second chance


Global

Trudeau says government wants to ensure fairness in refugee system
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says RCMP must do better to respond for request for records
Reality Check: Here's why axing a federal booze law won't 'free the beer' (or wine) just yet
Hampstead mayor should apologize for likening secularism bill to 'ethnic cleansing': Trudeau
No government can bring back Alberta oilsands boom, experts say
RCMP 'fesses up 817 days later: Planning for Trudeau's Bahamas trip began months in advance


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