Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday , July 10,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

McCallum tells Chinese that punishing Canada will help elect Conservatives
Ottawa announces $8.3 million to support beef industry amid China standoff
McCallum calls on China to interfere in Canada's election
John McCallum is a shameless Liberal hack
McCallum is enlisting China's aid in re-electing the Liberals - and coaching them how to do it
John McCallum is openly inviting 'foreign interference' from China in upcoming Canadian election: Scheer
'Somebody's out there': One man's lonely protest against China's detention of two Canadians
McCallum reportedly warned China that hurting Canada 'will help the Conservatives'


Globe and Mail

Bombardier raises questions about 'commercial viability' of Thunder Bay plant
In Thunder Bay, Bombardier adds to an already grim labour situation
As politicians point fingers over Bombardier's Thunder Bay layoffs, it's worth deconstructing who's to blame for what
Liberals nominate anti-pipeline activist Steven Guilbeault to take Montreal NDP seat
Trudeau asks former chief of staff, new adviser to join him on Liberal campaign bus
Did Canada just have its 'deplorables' moment?
Small majority oppose Quebec's religious symbols law, but don't want Ottawa to intervene
The search for a new top soldier should start immediately, Conservatives say
Would Trudeau or Scheer do a better job of handling a second term of Trump?
Canada's premiers want Ottawa to seek exemption on Buy American measures
Trudeau names Quebec judge Nicholas Kasirer to Supreme Court of Canada
Cubic addition to iconic Chateau Laurier to go forward for now, Ottawa city council decides


CBC

Conservatives' climate plan would do less, cost more, study argues
Doug Ford, federal Liberals trade blame over Bombardier layoffs in Thunder Bay
Trudeau needs to get "Buy America' exemption to stave off job losses: Premiers
Trudeau nominates Quebec jurist Nicholas Kasirer to the Supreme Court of Canada
For Canada, the G20 summit in Saudi Arabia could be far more tense than most
After a stunning spring, Greens might hit their poll ceiling this summer
Ottawa MP broke rules endorsing husband for council
Premiers say they want a 'co-operative' approach to climate policy. Are they serious?
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe takes centre stage at premiers meeting
Illegal cannabis getting even cheaper, as legal gets costlier, StatsCan says
Amal Clooney decries 'collective shrug' over slain journalist Khashoggi
Promised quick-reaction force of 200 peacekeepers yet to be registered with UN
Fighting climate change may be cheaper and more beneficial than we think


Toronto Star

Company mismanagement is the real reason Bombardier is slashing jobs in Thunder Bay
Premiers call on federal government to fight harder against Buy America provisions
Foreign caregivers say changes aimed at helping them realize their immigration dreams come with a costly catch
Can Sheriff Kenney rustle up a posse of premiers to defeat Trudeau?
Poll says half of Canadians support the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion
Ottawa MP who endorsed husband for city council broke conflict code, ethics watchdog says
Ontario and Ottawa trade blame over Bombardier Layoffs
Maxime Bernier criticized for posing with members of Northern Guard at Calgary Stampede


Toronto Sun

Canadians still skeptical about carbon taxes
Provinces point to lack of leadership by Trudeau as jobs lost


Maclean's

What we can learn from British Columbia's transportation regulators
The secret world of secret diplomatic cables


National Post

Review of Scheer's climate plan a reminder that there are no free lunches
Jason Kenney to scrap a host of regulatory barriers in an effort to boost trade within Canada
Harper condemns Sikh separatists, predicts close Modi-Scheer ties in pro-India speech
Top general asked to replace Admiral Mark Norman, then told to step aside leaves military
In his third Supreme Court of Canada appointment, Trudeau names Quebec judge Nicholas Kasirer
UN report should prove awkward for Maduro's 'progressive' Canadian supporters


Global

Keystone XL pipeline opponents again seek to block construction
Canadian military's second in command defends boss after resignation leaks
Oil pipelines remain contentious as more provinces opposed to federal carbon tax
Andrew Scheer will 'wait and see' before taking stance on Liberal plan for conversion therapy ban
Ethics watchdog finds Ottawa MP Anita Vandenbeld guilty of conflict-of-interest violations
Canada's premiers focus on trade, economy as they meet in Saskatoon


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