Friday, June 7, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, June 7, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday, June 7, 2019 





Canadians held in China / China tensions

Former PM Jean Chretien prepared to travel to China to help free Spavor and Kovrig
China is 'inventing excuses' to block shipments of Canadian canola, Trudeau says
Chrétien willing to visit China to talk trade and negotiate for the release of detainees - spokesman
China bans the Toronto Star


MMIWG findings

Inquiry's chief commissioner says she hopes the debate around genocide prompts urgent actions on her recommendations
Trudeau lets Canada down with genocide comment
What the debate around Indigenous genocide says about Canada
MMIW inquiry drew from 98 earlier reports. The same problems and urealized solutions echo through them all


Globe and Mail 

Proposal for National Defence to pay for military ceremonies poorly timed, Victoria councillor says
Freeland says Cuba could play a role in stabilizing Venezuela, despite U.S. concerns
Davie says Ottawa never told it about journalist queries about contracts
Trudeau, Macron meet in Paris amid lagging poll numbers
Trump suspends Mexico tariffs after reaching deal on immigration
Andrew Scheer finally reveals who he is - and isn't
The economic case for more immigration
Quebeckers' postdeluge dilemma: Stay in harm's way, or bear the high cost of leaving
Poor flood-risk maps, or none at all, are keeping Canadian communities in flood-prone areas


CBC

U.S. suspends tariffs on Mexico after immigration deal reached, says Trump
Senate committee pushes Liberals to delay asylum seeker clampdown
Macron tells Trudeau that France will ratify CETA's as soon 'as possible'
For Andrew Scheer, matching Doug Ford's victory of a year ago won't be enough
Bill Morneau's hasty bill to protect the steel industry carries risk


Toronto Star

Federal Liberals solicited funds from U.S. and U.K. Facebook audiences
Planes. trains and the future of Bombardier
Justice committee urges Commons to expunge Tory MP quote
Budget implementation, pot pardons bills now in the Senate
Can climate change be the enemy that unites us?
Dozens of MPs saying farewell to federal politics
Record-setting job numbers show why we should welcome more immigrants
In defence of Andrew Scheer skipping a D-Day ceremony in Normandy to attend a family event  


Toronto Sun

Liberal gun ban won't improve safety


Maclean's

The Democrats want to Make America Canada Already


National Post

The economy is strong, but there are dark clouds opposition leaders should focus on
Trump says Mexico tariffs 'indefinitely suspended' after deal reached on migration
The Liberals' police state impaired driving laws have to go
Scheer benefits as Trudeau takes tumble from sunny heights
Senator Larry Smith: Why has the Senate become the last hope for the provinces to be heard?
It's time for an inquiry into the ad hungry CBC


Global

Donald Trump says tariffs on Mexico suspended after agreement reached on migration
Victoria Councillor Ben Isitt still asking military to fund Remembrance Day, other councillor backs down
Victoria councillor slammed for 'disgraceful' pitch to bill military for Remembrance Day
Tory candidate asks court to move federal election date off Jewish holiday
Cuba will have 'part to play' in restoring Venezuelan democracy: Freeland


Miscellaneous

Company ordered to reveal who paid for False Jagmeet Singh Ad


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