Friday, May 17, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, May 17, 2019



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


The Norman Trial abandoned

Andrew Scheer calls for public inquiry into Vice-Admiral Mark Norman's investigation
Trudeau pushed for leak investigation that led to breach-of-trust charge against Norman
'It was my decision and my responsibility': Vance speaks on suspension of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman
Mark Norman affair needs public inquiry, Scheer says
'The fight of your life': In a Postmedia exclusive, Mark Norman tells his side of the story


Trade Tariffs lifted between Canada, U.S. and Mexico

Canada, U.S. and Mexico reach deal to lift Trump administration's steel and aluminum tariffs
Canada, U.S. reach deal to lift steel and aluminum tariffs within 2 days
Did Justin Trudeau win a trade war, or a friend?
Tariff truce with U.S. doesn't mean it's business as usual
Trudeau declares victory in deal to lift U.S. tariffs
U.S. and Canada agree to eliminate steel and aluminum tariffs
Trump drops steel and aluminum tariffs, clearing path for USMCA
Economists say end of U.S. tariffs is good news for Canada, but not out of woods yet
Canada and US reach deal to drop steel, aluminum tariffs


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Chinese export permits for two Canadian pork plants remain suspended: industry


Globe and Mail 

Trump says some auto imports pose national security threat but delays tariff decision
'They need a Duterte there': Philippines lambastes Trudeau as weak in ongoing garbage dispute with Canada
Conrad Black gets a tawdry pardon for a tawdry affair
Canada's airline industry is being remade, which is good for business travellers, and bad for the rest of us
Ethics Commissioner's report on PMO's SNC Lavalin actions coming in 'next few months,' Mario Dion says


CBC

'Typical Liberal desperation': Scheer insists he won't reopen abortion debate
Asylum claims have more than tripled since 2015, Statistics Canada says


Toronto Star

Will Alabama's war on abortion come to Canada?
Poloz sees higher rates as 'natural tendency' for Canada's economy
Environment groups blast Senate Committee for amendments to Bill C-69
Supreme Court hears case testing new rules to protect journalists' sources


Toronto Sun

No partisan politician should be able to police the internet


Maclean's

China's offensive on Canada, in plain sight
What does Conrad Black see in Donald Trump?


National Post

Canada's Afghan  war memorial was dedicated in secrecy this week, and families of the fallen weren't invited
What Donald Trump would like in a man like Conrad Black
Smuggling Conrad Black over the border was always my Plan B


Global

Quebec's Davie shipyard in line for contact to build 2 ferries
Federal government to 'cooperate' fully in BC public inquiry into money laundering
Canada nixes 'safe country' policy from Harper-era as asylum claims rise


Miscellaneous

To become Canada's Climate Champion, Singh Must Oppose Horgan
How Trudeau and Horgan could cut BC gas prices



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