Thursday, July 25, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, July 25, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, July 25,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Bipartisan U.S. congressional resolution offers moral support to Canada in dispute with China
In seeking to muzzle ex-diplomats, Ottawa sets a bad example for Beijing
PM tries to silence critics just like in China
Canada needs a real China strategy
Is dictating what former ambassadors can say about china a thing now?


Canada wide Manhunt for BC homicide suspects

We have an archive of stories related to the case files available here.



Globe and Mail

Is Canada ready for the next recession?
Parliamentarians have to work hard to get answers from Supreme Court nominee Kasirer
Outside review clears EDC personnel of CBC allegations they ignored improper SNC-Lavalin payments in Angola
Canada urged to condemn Egyptian minister's remarks saying critics will be 'sliced up'
Group linked to robocalls and text messages registers as third party
Why Canada needs to turn Election Day into Election Week
Canadian navy not asked to join British coalition to protect Strait of Hormuz
Maxime Bernier promises to cut immigration, build border fences in platform speech
Manitoba premier promises he'll end death taxes if his party wins election
No minorities, one woman sought latest Supreme Court seat: Kim Campbell


CBC

Liberals lead in Facebook ad spending - but Conservatives close behind
Top court nominee Justice Nicholas Kasirer says he has what it takes to join the SCC
Federal agency staff cleared of wrongdoing in internal SNC-Lavalin bribery investigation
Group linked to robocalls and text messages registers as third party for federal election
Canada and Europe make deal to work around blocked World Trade Organization
With ransomeware on the rise, RCMP urging victims to 'be patient with police'
89% of residential school compensation claims settled, AFN told
Grassy Narrows, Ottawa still meeting on mercury medical home design, cost, funding


Toronto Star

Ottawa's funding offer for mercury care home in Grassy Narrows far less than needed, chief says
Bangladesh's former chief justice seeks asylum in Canada
Berneir's campaign promise to slash immigration is 'stoking the politics of division and fear', Liberals say
It's time to separate food from politics. Canadian lives are at stake


Toronto Sun

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National Post

A Liberal campaign on social issues could create an 'us-versus-them dynamic' with consequences for all parties
Ottawa stalls on restarting controversial contest for Arctic clam licence


Global

Agency downgrades Newfoundland and Labrador's credit rating, cites Muskrat Falls
Newest Supreme Court of Canada justice Nicholas Kasirer to take questions from MPs


Miscellaneous

Trudeau Liberals hope to retain LGBT support in October election in face of challenges from NDP and Greens

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