Monday, May 20, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Saturday May 18 -- Monday, May 20, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday-Monday, May 18-20, 2019 


The Norman Trial abandoned

How the Liberals spent the week blaming everyone else for the Mark Norman fiasco
Trudeau's dark cast of characters at the centre of scandal
'We did it well': Lametti defends Justice Department's response to subpoenas in Mark Norman case


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

Canadian government lifts retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum
Steel and aluminum tariffs are gone, so now what?
'Full steam ahead' on trade deal now that tariffs are lifted, Freeland says
Canadian tariffs on U.S. bourbon, playing cards officially lifted: Morneau


Canadians held in China / China tensions

'Restricted to a limited space': Huawei CFO house arrest sharply contrasts Canadians detained in China
Canada needs to keep Kovrig, Spavor at forefront of China relations, former detainee says
Canada has 'very few options' to secure release of Canadians being held in China: experts



Globe and Mail 


Exonerating Chief Poundmaker would recognize him as a 'peacemaker', activists say
Trudeau credits immigration for Canada's growing tech sector
Canada's big banks are about to report quarterly results - and analysts are hardly upbeat
Trudeau's overhaul of appointments system has created gender parity but minorities still behind left behind
Air Candaa's takeover of Transat would sharply reduce competition on key overseas routes
Canada lacks laws to tackle major problems posed by artificial intelligence, experts warn
Federal worker's unions divided on proposals to replace trouble Phoenix pay system
A 'made in Canada' approach is the best way forward to an open banking system


CBC

Steel and aluminum tariffs are gone, so now what?
What's on your mind, Canada? Your MP wants to know
Revamped citizenship guide still a work in progress as election nears
With Trudeau's leadership under fire, Liberals try to regroup before October
Parliament Hill excavation uncovers pre-Confederation military complex
Texts, ads and leaders: How party strategists work to get their message out


Toronto Star

Canada tries to ride the median in quandary over bit tech
Looming election turns up the heat on refugees
Why local news is an endangered species in Canada
The gift of social media helped Trudeau, but it can also take away


Toronto Sun

'Climate emergency' be damned, Trudeau loves firing up the jetliners
Trudeau refuses to protect our border from illegal aliens
If only we could see some old fashioned sunny ways
PM Loves apologizing, just not for his own transgressions
Scheer's back to basics sure beats Trudeau's bungling
The 2019 election is looking like 1972 all over again
If Scheer wins, who will be the next Libera and NDP leaders?
Why the Liberals are getting unhinged on climate change
Trudeau's 'hidden agenda' exposed


Maclean's

How accurate are Canadian polls?
Why Lake Erie has the same rights as a person in Toledo, Ohio


National Post

Ottawa fears continue delays on infrastructure spending in Quebec, part of growing frustration over stalled projects
More women, few minorities: Docs show results of Liberal patronage overhaul
Draconian U.S. abortion laws are irrelevant to Canada


Global

Liberals achieved gender parity in new appointments, but minorities left out: docs
Environmental groups say Premier Jason Kenney's 'war room' threats won't distract them
Federal workers' unions increasingly at odds over replacing Phoenix pay system


Miscellaneous





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