Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, July 23, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, July 23,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada has no easy answer for Huawei question
'At Huawei, we're not attaching laser beams to the heads of sharks'


Canada wide Manhunt for BC homicide suspects

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




Globe and Mail

Ottawa launches request for proposals for 88 new fighter jets after 'last gasp' effort to address supplier concerns
How the Liberals are (technically) keeping Justin Trudeau's impossible fighter jet promise
In an uncertain world, Boris Johnson's arrival only poses new challenges for Canada's next government
How low will CBC TV bosses go in search of ratings and ad dollars?
Uncertainty surround land-claim agreement after Crown representative pulled from talks with Dene First Nations
Municipalities call on federal parties to support permanent doubling of gas tax transfer


CBC

Federal court orders review of election date that coincides with Jewish holiday
French parliament narrowly ratifies CETA trade deal with Canada
Indigenous services minister vows to replace Attawapiskat's water treatment plant
Ottawa formally asks companies to make their pitches to replace CF-18 jets
Canada to invest in satellite technology to connect rural, remote areas
Probe report on Hassan Diab's extradition to France to be released this week
Political advocacy group North99 uses misleading petitions to gather voter data
Trudeau names Royal Bank executive to fill Senate seat in Quebec
Civil rights groups seek appeal of judge's refusal to freeze parts of Quebec's religious symbols law
First Nations chiefs declare climate emergency on Day 1 of AFN annual assembly



Toronto Star

One month after deadline, still no sign of who will produce federal election debates
Court orders Elections Canada to review moving voting day over religious worries
In politics, old friendships can cost you dearly




Toronto Sun

Pipeline protestors shouldn't be funded by taxpayers
Trudeau's promise to replace fighter jets is far over the horizon
Butt's return is hardly a surprise



Maclean's

The glaring omission on the Supreme Court
Battle of the Bads


National Post

Scheer says Liberals 'merit an Oscar' for reaction to his call for Canada Food Guide review
Federal government requests bids for new fighter jets amid concerns process favours F-35s
Court orders Elections Canada to reconsider if voting date needs to be moved from Jewish holiday
AFN chief calls on members to 'influence all party platforms' in advance of federal election
If the PM needs an official residence, we can do a hell of a lot better than 24 Sussex
Opponents of Quebec's Bill 21 seek to appeal decision that maintained religious symbols law


Global

Scheer defends vow to review Canada Food Guide, says Liberal reaction is 'exaggerated'
Canada's chief electoral officer to review election date, conflict with Jewish holiday
AFN chief vows to influence party platforms in advance of federal election
Trudeau names Montrealer to fill Senate seat in Quebec
Ottawa officially requests bids for fighter jet replacement deal
Federal NDP and Greens, provincial opposition call for review of Glen Assoun case


Miscellaneous

Will Trudeau rein in the Export Development Bank? Or Disappoint once again?
Fast police response to highway deaths spurs discrimination complaint


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