Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, April 17, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, April 17, 2019


The SNC-Lavalin Files

Did Jody Wilson-Raybould understand her role as attorney-general?

Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Globe and Mail 

Trudeau's top-down approach to directing provinces proves to be a dud
Canada's new 'gay con' is cause for celebration
Mark Norman's lawyers argue that Wernick waived privilege by commenting publicly on his decision
Kenney moves to confront BC, court Quebec over pipelines
Legault congratulates Kenney but says Quebec won't accept a new oil pipeline


CBC

Mark Norman's defence points to SNC-Lavalin testimony in bid to unlock secret documents
Pass it on, provinces: Cities say provincial governments hoarding marijuana tax cash
Kenney's election win prompts reactions from B.C., Quebec, Ontario leaders
'Leaders have a responsibility to tackle climate change,' McKenna says day after Kenney victory
Jason Kenney won big - and the Ottawa-Alberta relationship is about to get unruly
Canada pushes back after U.S. clears the way for lawsuits over seized Cuban property
Newfoundland PC's, Liberals exchange jabs to kick off campaign for May 16 election


Toronto Star

Majority of Canadians support a 'Green New Deal,' poll finds
One is a lonely number for Canada's only NDP premier
Alberta election signals volatile times in Canadian politics
After Jason Kenney's victory in Alberta, Liberals should not retreat on climate action
Mark Norman's lawyers say government's secrecy is blocking defence
Liberals find anti-Trudeau sentiment on campaign trail in Prince Edward Island


Toronto Sun

Kenney win makes him a target of Trudeau
Jason Kenney now number 5 in Justin Trudeau's nightmares
Kenney's win shows 'fear and smear' doesn't work
Reckless budgeting? The Liberals should take a look in the mirror
Albertans are right - build those pipelines


National Post

How Jason Kenney's win puts Justin Trudeau in a tight spot
What Jason Kenney's election in Alberta means for Justin Trudeau
Kenney's resoluteness won Alberta, Trudeau's hypocrisy helped Notley lose
Post Alberta win, Kenney faces long battle over constitutionality of Ottawa carbon tax
How environmentalists killed Rachel Notley's government
Sikh leader critical of federal terror report says his Sikh Liberation Front - and its AK47 logo- don't promote violence
Rachel Notley is just the latest female premier to fail to win a second mandate. What's going on?
As Beijing flexes its muscles, one Hong Kong politician is trying to spread Canadian values


Global

Alberta election sees nearly 70% of eligible voters cast a ballot
Questions raised about Canada's embrace of female leaders after Notley is turfed from office in Alberta
Environmental charities may benefit from Jason Kenney's vow to fight them as Alberta's premier
Can Canada protect firms from U.S. lawsuits over Cuba? Not really: experts
Mark Norman's lawyers use SNC-Lavalin case to press for release of government documents
Jason Kenney: Here's what the rest of Canada should know about Alberta's new premier
Quebec note impressed with Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney's pipeline plea
Justin Trudeau now faces conservative provincial governments from the Rockies to the Maritimes


Miscellaneous

Jason Kenney wins in Alberta, setting stage for Fierce conflicts
Please Advise! How did Kenney the Scandal King do it?
Here's why Ottawa's Politicos can't understand Wilson-Raybould and Philpott
Jason Kenney looks like another political flim-flam artist promising oilpatch jobs in face of automation
Policy, not personality, was winning factor in Alberta election
Alberta election hands useful political bogeyman to Horgan and Trudeau
Alberta election result will challenge Canada's climate plan



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