Ottawa Observations: Thursday, June 6, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, June 6, 2019 


D Day observances

'A place for all soldiers': Canadian veterans gather in Normandy to remember D-Day
Trudeau reflects on the 'impact and human cost' of D-Day
Andrew Scheer turned down D-Day ceremony invitation for family commitment
Fighting on D-Day 'would have been hell', Mayor John Tory
Justin Trudeau looks into the face of D-Day valour
Double intense casualties a glance beyond the beaches of D-Day
Our veterans did their job. We must do ours by never forgetting
Europe remembers Canada's pivotal role in D-Day. Why don't Canadians?
Canadians gather on Juno Beach to mark 7th anniversary of D-Day


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Trudeau says he hopes to talk to China's top ruler at G20 summit 
Extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou set for early 2020
It's a globally integrated world': Telus executive defends Huawei as Ottawa weighs potential ban
China targeting human-rights activists in Canada, Senate committee told
Trudeau looks to meet with Chinese president at G20
Canadian and Chinese officials hold talks about Canola as China targets pork
Huawei accuses U.S. of political motivation as hearing date set for extradition of CFO Meng Wanzhou
Beijing trip cancellation was political, not about justice in Huawei arrest


MMIWG findings

Is Canada committing genocide? That doesn't add up
The genetics of genocide: I'm healing so my future daughter doesn't have to
Trudeau says world has a lesson to learn from Canada after MMIWG inquiry
Mulroney urges government to send Chretien to China to win release of detainees
Safety concerns for Indigenous women in resource development: MMIWG inquiry
We need a new word: 'genocide' isn't it
Inquiry wasted the chance to right some wrongs for First Nations


Globe and Mail 

Canada's recycling system is trash - but it's not too late to fix it
Scheer says he didn't ask Ford for extended adjournment in Ontario
Mexican envoy asks Canada to help launch its 'Marshall Plan' to develop Central America


CBC

UN representative finds Canada's Indigenous people are 'disproportionately' affected by toxic waste
Trudeau's Senate appointees save BC oil tanker ban bill from defeat
What an ad buy during the Raptors playoff run says about Conservative strategy
Gould urges Twitter to take more responsibility for content as election approaches
Facebook has known since 2018 it was being used to incite hate
Federal government delivering funds to boost employment for immigrant women
Philippines lifts Canada travel ban but no return of ambassador yet
Ghana police  investigating kidnapping of 2 Canadian women


Toronto Star

Federal NDP promises universal access to contraceptives by 2020, if elected
Mexico says Canada has a role to play in stemming Central American migrants
Senate passes legislation putting new safeguards on fish and their habitat
Morneau to address Calgary business audience day after expected Trans Mountain decision date
Senate committee urges delay on controversial asylum eligibility changes
Doug Ford's unpopularity is Andrew Scheer's problem
Poll says Ontario voters 'less likely' to vote for Scheer this fall thanks to Ford
Ottawa's iconic Chateau Laurier held hostage by developers and architects 
Should Canada ratify the USMCA agreement?


Toronto Sun

Liberal gun ban likely coming soon


Maclean's

What is Justin Trudeau's 'mood' on SNC-Lavalin now?


National Post

Not even a pipeline will soothe Western ire when this legislation sails through the House
Senate votes to keep oil tanker ban alive, potentially ending defiant streak in upper chamber as C-69 heads to the House
The good times are over for the Australian economy and Canadians would be wise to take note
Navdeep Bains and his department silent on how many times they've alerted the Irvings about journalists
Senators fixed the worst of Bill C-69. Let's make their suggestions permanent
Elections Canada plan to boost youth vote with 'non-partisan influencers' is doomed to fail


Global

Senate votes to reject BC tanker ban bill report - now the bill will proceed
Philippines normalizing Canada relations after garbage dispute
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to again be no-show at Pride parades


Miscellaneous

Dunbar Theatre owner Ken Charko bids to challenge Vancouver Granville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould