Thursday, July 18, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, July 18, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, July 18,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

No, Mr. Scheer, the blame for detained Canadians lies in Beijing, not Ottawa
China can afford to wait out Canada in diplomatic dispute, Japanese ambassador warns
Falun Gong incident more reason Canada needs system to handle complaints of Chinese intimidation: Amnesty


Globe and Mail

Trudeau toughens stance against Trump's 'unacceptable' comments on U.S. congresswoman
Supreme Court won't hear NDP expenses case over mailings, offices
Justin Trudeau criticizes NDP's position on EU-Canada trade pact


CBC

Conservatives 'declaring war on Canada Food Guide' like they did on long-form census, Trudeau says
Ottawa to pay nearly $1B to settle sexual misconduct lawsuits against Canadian Armed Forces
Ottawa stands by U.S. as safe third country, despite new border policy
EU president takes shot at Trump's 'unacceptable' tweets after Trudeau meeting
People's Party board in a Winnipeg riding quits over concerns about racism
Justin Trudeau says he's made mistakes. Is that a mistake?
Canada gets its first  ever intelligence commissioner
Quebec's religious symbols law passes 1st legal test as judge refuses injunction
High court won't hear NDP expenses case over mailings, offices
Ottawa unveils plan for safe disposal of mercury-filled light bulbs


Toronto Star

$4 million contract awarded to demolish ship that brought Tamil migrants to Canada in 2010
People's Party Winnipeg Board resigns over concerns party harbouring racists and conspiracy theorists
Hotel association calls for overhaul of federal rules on Airbnb and similar platforms
High court wont' hear NDP expenses case over shared staff


Toronto Sun

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Maclean's

Huawei's pitch to Canadians: Keep your friends and family close
Understanding all these wild federal election polls
Climate change is making wildfires in Canada bigger, hotter and more dangerous
The divide over Dominic LeBlanc's private Irving flight


National Post

Think populism's on the way out in Canada? Its foremost exponent is just warming up
Sorry Orthodox Jews - Elections Canada should keep our voting day where it is
Federal government to pay $900M settlement in lawsuits over sexual misconduct in military
Tensions mount over land transfer to Kanesatake after Oka mayor says she fears they will be 'surrounded'
Manitoba hoping to recruit Quebec civil servants concerned over religious symbols law


Global

'I have a lot of hope now': Wife of jailed Saudi blogger hails Pence's call for husband's release
Rising support for Bloc Quebecois could spoil Trudeau's reelection bid
'Completely unacceptable': Trudeau, EU leader react to 'send her back' chant at Trump rally
As France moves forward with CETA, Trudeau looks to lock in a win on trade


Miscellaneous

Youth Taking Action: Rallies across Canada seek CBC Leaders' Debate on Climate
Mayor Kennedy Stewart asks for the federal government's help with Vancouver's homeless campers

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