Ottawa Observations: Friday, May 31, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, May 31, 2019 



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

Trump's plan to hit Mexico with tariffs threatens industrial trade, sends markets tumbling
For Trump, MAGA crowd is more important than any trade deal
How Trump's trade tariff threat has put Mexico's back to the wall
With Trump's new tariff threats, new NAFTA once again hangs in the balance
Threat of U.S. tariffs on Mexico roils markets, dims hopes for new NAFTA
Liberals will work with cities on climate change even when provinces won't: Trudeau
Trump's latest moves in Canada and Mexico are more damaging than  his tweets
Canada calls new tariffs a 'bilateral' border issue between U.S. and Mexico
America cuts off its supply chain to spite its face
Trump's plan to put more tariffs on Mexico threatens new NAFTA: experts
Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican imports could impact global auto industry


Canadians held in China / China tensions

China tells Canada of 'consequences' of helping U.S. with Huawei case
'Hold China accountable' for fentanyl, Andrew Scheer says
China's threats of 'suffering' can't go unanswered by us
Canada can't buckle under to China's demands


Globe and Mail 

Liberals hope to attract environmental star who can burnish their green credentials on Quebec
Obama warns about effects of fake news on democracies during address in Ottawa
No icebreakers in Ottawa's !15.7 billion plan for new coast guard ships
Liberal government expanding program to protect foreign workers in Canada from exploitation
Liberals will work with municipalities to deal with effects of extreme weather, climate change, Trudeau says
Ottawa posts $14.9 billion deficit in March
Air quality advisories issued for Alberta's largest cities as number of out-of-control wildfires grows to nine
Employers taking cash from foreign workers seeking permanent resident status in Canada


CBC

National inquiry calls murders and disappearances of Indigenous women a 'Canadian genocide'
NDP government would ban single-use plastics by 2022: Singh
Singh gives sneak peek at NDP's climate pitch for fall election
'Fear no more': Liberal government takes steps to help foreign workers, newcomers escape abuse
New tools, stiffer penalties needed to police big tech companies, says competition watchdog
Canada partly to blame for trash fracas with Philippines, say environmentalists
Supreme Court sides with Toronto man over detention in race-tinged case


Toronto Star

Canada has enabled a 'genocide' says inquiry report into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warns Conservative cuts will hit municipalities hard
Why atmospheric rivers are a growing threat
NDP's $15-billion climate plan greeted with mixed reviews
We'll work with cities, even when provinces won't work with Ottawa, says Trudeau
Despite Trump's unpredictable nature, the U.S. file may prove to be an election gift for the Liberals
Will Canada embrace the change needed to stop the genocide?


Toronto Sun

Trudeau's winging it on carbon taxes


Maclean's

Andrew Scheer walks the gauntlet
The NWT premier has a sweeping vision for Canada's North. Is he dreaming?


National Post

Andrew Scheer rebrands his party and gets it right on immigration
A PM that apologizes for our past sins should also celebrate our good
In Canada, whatever politicians might say, free speech wins
The wounded Liberals are now importing US abortion anxiety in Canada
Federal minister casts doubt on MMIW commissioner's push for stiffer sentences for crimes agains Indigenous women
RCMP went silent about massive pot bust over concern for marijuana producer's stock price, documents reveal


Global

Obama talks of populism's 'primal' narrative in visit to Ottawa
Canada needs to ban garbage exports, advocates say following Philippines dispute
NDP reveals climate plan to ease transition to green economy
Independent MP? Not in Jody Wilson-Raybould's long-term future
'You should be ashamed': Conservative MP lashes out at Muslim witness during hearing online hate
New measures to protect migrant workers, families in Canada from abusive situations


Miscellaneous

Young women, disobey
Investigate now, or robocalls wills trike Canada's Elections Again