Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 16, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, July 16,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

NATO secretary-general cautions on security threats to 5G network
Ottawa man says Dragon-boat festival CEO ordered him to remove Falun Gong shirt, citing Chinese sponsorship
Canadian suspicion about Chinese investment is deepening


Globe and Mail

Ontario, New Brunswick violating Canada Health Act by forcing patients to pay for abortions: National Abortion Federation
Dominic LeBlanc used Irving aircraft to receive medical treatments in Montreal
Bank of Canada to buy back up to $500 million in bonds
When will Ottawa end its willful neglect of First Nations children?
Farm labour shortage worsening, Senate report warns
Singh says Quebec offers NDP 'fertile ground' as he hits province for tour


CBC

Hassan Diab calls for release of report on extradition that sent him to French prison
Jagmeet Singh tours Quebec in hopes of avoiding an NDP wipeout
$1.5B in frigate repair contracts split between yards in three provinces
Former Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence begins hunger strike over state of community
Shooting survivor quits panel over 'timid' Liberal record on assault-style guns


Toronto Star

Does the October 21 federal election date trample on Orthodox Jewish rights? It's now in a judge's hands
Spy agency warns foreign states with nefarious aims are hiding their presence in Canada
Ottawa says details coming on concessions compensation for dairy farmers
Construction industry welcomes prompt payment law but details need to be 'figured out'
The Liberals should do better on gun control
In Canada, the gap between the rich and poor remains stable
Andrew Scheer will have a hard time shaking Doug Ford. He'd better get started


Toronto Sun

LeBlanc keeps the ethics meter ticking


Maclean's

The real election threat is China 
What does it mean to be working class in Canada?
What Elizabeth May wants to do with Canadian oil


National Post

Canadian senator's NATO report accidentally reveals location of U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe
A message from the government of Canada - shut up
Now is the chance for politicians to finally wean themselves off their Bombardier addiction
Russia blacklists Canada-based Ukrainian World Congress, declaring it 'undesirable'
Court hears challenge over conflict of fall federal election with Jewish High Holiday


Global

Toronto candidate seeks federal election date change due to Jewish holiday
How will Canada's steel industry stack up against Trump's new 'Buy America' quota?
University of Manitoba cuts ties with Ebola researcher amid RCMP investigation


Miscellaneous

Voters may dislike Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, but they don't fear or despise him
Global AIDS response faltering, poor countries need help



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