Friday, July 12, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, July 12, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, July 12,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Conservatives ask CSIS to probe former envoy McCallum for election interference after China comments
Top federal officials warned China, India could use communities in Canada to advance agendas
Conservatives ask CSIS to investigate John McCallum's comments
Request to investigate whether former Canadian ambassador encouraging Chinese interference in the upcoming election 
Diplomatic support for Taiwan may offer Canada leverage in dispute with China
UBCM to review funding for annual convention, but China-sponsored event remains
UBCM will continue to take Chinese money for receptions


Globe and Mail

Turmoil continues at Canadian Armed Forces with appointment of new No. 2
Shortage of tuberculosis drug has physicians rationing pills and warning of serious public-health consequences
Capturing carbon and conservatives' climate-change hopes
Svend's new beginning: NDP's Robinson re-enters the federal fray with a green message
Pot stocks plunge as CannTrust woes cast shadow over cannabis sector
The Bank of Canada missed an opportunity to raise rates
New immigration pilot program to offer permanent residency to migrant farm workers


CBC

National Police Federation wins right to represent Mounties in collective bargaining
Alberta seeks to intervene in BC's appeal to Supreme Court on energy projects
Trudeau defends anti-pipeline Liberal candidate, reaffirms commitment to Trans Mountain
Ministers, MPs targeted by Facebook Messenger impersonation scam
Trudeau visits Alberta pipeline site, says national unity is not under threat


Toronto Star

The Bank of Canada reveals a nightmare scenario
Trudeau prepares to fight for the middle ground
Alberta looks to intervene as BC makes its case to Supreme Court to restrict flow of oil
Ottawa rolls out new immigration pilot program for agriculture sector
Trudeau extends reassurances to TMX workers during Edmonton stop, but offers no new details


Toronto Sun

PM's climate plan is already obsolete
Taxed green tomatoes
Please forgive my apology
Ford vows to get Trump deal where Trudeau can't
Liberals betray Charter Values over pro-life film
How the Tories can stop Trudeau's rising popularity


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National Post

Canada Pension Plan caved to pressure from activists - where will it stop?
Canadian Forces may cancel plan to relocate special forces unit from Ottawa over $1.2 billion price tag
Why all these 'national strategies' in our supposed federation?
The hole left by crucifix's removal says much about Quebec today
Justice Minister approves second device for testing drivers' saliva for cannabis use


Global

Ex-Quebec Premier Jean Charest to help Canada chase after UN Security Council seat
Alberta seeks to intervene in BC's appeal to Supreme Court on energy projects
Lt-Gen. Jean Marc Lanthier named new Canadian Forces Vice-chief after surprise resignation
Trump calls on Congress to ratify CUSMA immediately
Tory candidates named in 316 ridings - far more than NDP, Liberal party


Miscellaneous

Why Greens hired a fighter, Warren Kinsella, to 'protect' Elizabeth May
Why not and NDP-Green-Liberal coalition to battle the Climate Crisis?
Planet's largest creature spotted off the BC coast
Elizabeth May brings on Kicking Ass in Canadian politics author Warren Kinsella to help Green war room

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