Ottawa Observations: Saturday, June 29 - Monday, July 1, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday, June 29 - Monday, July 1,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei denies involvement with Nortel collapse
White House refuses to say whether Trump, as he promised Trudeau, raised issue of detained Canadians with Xi
Objections raised over Chinese government sponsorship of UBCM convention
Trump-Xi trade talks at the G20: A look at some of the claims and promises
Canada and Taiwan are natural partners


Globe and Mail

Federal review of Export Development Canada finds inadequate disclosure practices
Amnesty International calls for probe of Canadian lobbyist firms' contract with Sudan military regime
Senators call for review of ethics rules after private e-mail revelation
Trudeau praises multiculturalism, looks forward to 'great challenges of our times,' as country celebrates Canada Day
Canadian bid for coveted UN Security Council seat to focus on economic security, equality
Will the $35-billion Canada Infrastructure Bank survive the election?
Artificial intelligence companies appeal to government for more clarity inn Copyright Act


CBC

Accused Canadian-American spy denied doctor by Russian authorities: US Embassy
Canadians say country split between ordinary folks and elites. But what is an elite?
First Nation grand chief on hunger strike over future of former US embassy
Former Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty dies
Two-thirds of Indigenous people don't feel respected in Canada, according to pre-election survey
Early release of party platforms a sign of the changing times
Conflicted and worried: CBC News poll takes snapshot of Canadians ahead of fall election
Stephen Harper offers help on Brexit, but staying 'neutral' in U.K. Tory race
Who's got the election message Canadians want to hear?
Who authorized that election ad? Under new rules website owners must know before they display


Toronto Star

'We belong here': New Canadians share their journey's to citizenship
And they're off! The federal election's pre-campaign period has officially begun

Canada celebrates 152nd birthday with fireworks and flybys


Toronto Sun

Advice for politicians? Listen to the people
With Canada Day, came the crimp in electioneering spending

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National Post

Battleground Ontario is tightening


Global

New lawsuit challenges US approvals of Keystone XL pipeline
Montana governor says he's open to idea of supporting Keystone XL pipeline
Halifax artist claims he lost job after Donald Trump cartoon went viral
May's Greens a greater threat than the NDP to Trudeau's Liberals' re-election chances
Stephen Harper offers to help U.K. with trade given 'Canada's strong record'
Ukraine election proves Canada's support works - and must continue: ambassador
Renewed legal challenges to Trans Mountain pipeline remain unknown risk: CEO


Miscellaneous

Svend Robinson helps kick-start campaign for Canada's recognition of Sikh genocide