Sunday, July 14, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, July 13 &14, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday/Sunday , July 13 & 14,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian citizen has been detained in China, Global Affairs confirms
Canadian officials flagged 900 food items from China with 'problems' over 2 years
Trudeau government worsens China crisis
Canadians held hostage by Trudeau's jellyfish diplomacy
Detention of Canadian in China likely un-related to arrests of foreign teachers, students
Chinese researcher escorted from infectious disease lab amidst RCMP investigation


Globe and Mail

Liberals aren't competing for Conservative voters, they have more hope winning over New Democrat, Green, Undecided voters
Majority of Canadians support a ban on single-use plastics: poll
MPs warn the parliamentary workload is going to kill one of them some day
Fewer than expected victims of Ottawa's gay purge from 1950's-1990's file paperwork for compensation
Trudeau uses Stampede visit to stress need to balance economy and environment
Trudeau uses whistle-stop Calgary visit to urge caution in energy debate
It's election season, so get ready for recycled Liberal scare tactics


CBC

Parks Canada strikes 1st agreement with Indigenous group to run national historic site
How much will the defence file matter to voters?
RCMP sent confidential details of suicide attempt to wrong email chain: report
Some MPs warn parliamentary workload and long sessions too stressful
Critics question why Canada's border officers need bulletproof vests to work with migrants
DND ordered to pay $25K for 'pure and simple racial prejudice'
Trudeau says he thinks Liberals will pick up seats in Alberta
Veterans activist gets OK to press $25K libel suit against Seamus O'Regan
Defence policy first, weapons later, Canada tells Ukraine


Toronto Star

Trudeau's Stampede stops highlight low Alberta support for federal Liberals
More voters say Ford's policies will deter them from voting for Scheer
Where did all the women premiers go?


Toronto Sun

Checking up on the fact-checkers at PolitiFact
New drunk driving law causes confusion
Dramatic drop in capital expenditures threatens Canada's prosperity
Remedial math for Liberals on climate change
Reckless political bombast about Bombardier


Maclean's

This week's 338Canada projection: All bets are off


National Post

Foreign actors could use artificial intelligence to undermine democracy, Canadian officials warn in internal reports
First used Australian fighter jets flying in Canadian colours, plans underway to extend jet fleet to 2032. 
Armed Forces to sweep explosives from Nazi sunk ships off Newfoundland


Global

Canada's air passenger 'bill of rights' comes into effect Monday. Here's what it means for you
Doctors, lawyers say new border agency policy risks 'criminalization' of asylum seekers
Trudeau stresses balancing economy, environment during brief Calgary Stampeded visit


Miscellaneous

Anglican Church of Canada bishops block approval of same-sex marriage, despite support from laity and clergy

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