Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, May 16, 2019
The Norman Trial abandoned
Liberals block opposition bid to bring Mark Norman before committee to testify
Mark Norman says he has ' a story to tell' - but can he tell it?
For the Liberals, the Norman case is yet another case closed
Liberals block parliamentary inquiry into march Norman case, reject invitation to have him testify
The SNC-Lavalin Files
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Canadians held in China / China tensions
Justin Trudeau warns of China's growing threat as detained Canadians formally arrested
Kovrig is 'holding up as well as one could hope for,' says Canadian detainee's boss
Canada shouldn't jump on the Huawei ban-wagon
Premier hopes Nova Scotia can stay out of international feud with China
Globe and Mail
Philippines recalls ambassador, consulate heads over garbage dispute with Canada
Conrad Black says Trump pardon is vindication as his prosecutor laments 'sad chapter' in justice
Senate Conservatives reject oil tanker ban on B.C. northern coast
Supreme Court urged to use new law to protect reporter's confidential sources
Scheer channels his inner Stephen Harper for a business audience in Toronto
Senators to review polling rules after controversial $15,000 survey
Trudeau says he's disappointed in 'backsliding on women's rights' happening in U.S.
Scheer outlines economic priorities, takes aim at Trudeau's leadership and spending
Replacing Phoenix pay system is cheaper than cost of stabilizing it, PBO report says
CBC
'Pandora's Box': Tories cry foul as Senate agrees to pay for $!5K poll on Liberal reforms
Greens call for a doubling of Canada's carbon emissions reduction target
'Think about it': NATO researcher warns Canadians about the threat of foreign election meddling
Scheer pitches east-west energy corridor, blasts Trudeau for 'all out attack on oil'
Trudeau 'disappointed' by 'backsliding' on abortion on abortion rights in US
China formally arrests Spavor and Kovrig, accuses them of spying
Phoenix pay system cost could total $2.6B before cheaper replacement ready
Why are politicians still terrified of taxing Netflix?
Voters are opting for change at a rapid clip - and that's bad news for Justin Trudeau
Trudeau warns of 'meaningful financial consequences' for social media giants that don't combat hate speech
Philippines recalling its diplomats from Canada over trash shipments
Toronto Star
Scheer's big ideas still need numbers to back them up
Green Party unveils 20 point climate change plan
Trudeau has a choice to make about Quebec's secularism debate
For the first time Bank of Canada says climate change and the economy are 'intertwined'
Scheer pushes coast-to-coast energy corridor to get pipeline built
Top court Justice Clément Gascon sits on his last case
Scheer says 'economic storm clouds' threaten Canada
Toronto Sun
Canada introducing digital charter to combat hate speech, misinformation
Maclean's
In Newfoundland, a razor close election that nobody really won
That old Liberal story: the 'hidden agenda'
A New King takes flight
National Post
Andrew Scheer's unlikely path to victory runs agains history and a strong economy
May and Greens enjoy a moment of sunlight - but hope to convert it to power
Let's say goodbye to any thoughts of mandatory federal greetings
A very good 12 hours for Alberta - the night the province began to win
'Completely inconsistent:' Carbon taxes applied unequally between provinces, new report says
As Canadian MPs weigh now to police online hate, one proposes new body give tickets or warnings to offenders
Senators adopt 187 amendments to C-69, setting up another fight over controversial legislation
Federal Liberals use abortion access fears to fire up base in fundraising email
Global
NL voters re-elect Dwight Ball's Liberals to form minority government
Senate committee passes majority of amendments for Bill C 69
Scheer says Canada needs coast to coast corridor for pipeline construction
As Trudeau blasts U.S. 'backsliding' over abortion restrictions, Liberals target new fundraising pitch
Cost of replacing botched Phoenix pay system pales compared to cost of fixing it: PBO
Fact check: Liberals claim 'every single' asylum seeker gets screened
What is a climate emergency? Liberals, NDP table duelling motions on climate change
MPs appalled by Kelowna Mountie's interrogation of teenage Indigenous sexual-assault complainant
Miscellaneous
Philippines recalls diplomats in Canada over garbage dispute
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