Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, July 24, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday July 24,  2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Second former envoy says Ottawa wants unified message on China
PMO asked former envoy David Mulroney to clear public comments on China with Ottawa
China will be an election issue, whether politicians like it or not



Canada wide Manhunt for BC homicide suspects

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




Globe and Mail

A deal denied: How SNC-Lavalin spent years fighting for a deferred prosecution law, but then lost the battle to use it
Quebec Economy Minister worries of talent drain at SNC-Lavalin, but says no intervention planned
Justin Trudeau, with Gerald Butts back int tow, turns to Plan B
Expect a pity party for the middle class and their debt in the coming federal election
NDP politician Murray Rankin appointed as chair of new national-security watchdog
Ottawa says it opposes death penalty as other foreign fighters face capital punishment in Iraq
Quebec town cancels Burundi twin cities project over human rights concerns
Feds criticize Ontario for eliminating out-of-country health insurance
Ottawa announces more than $4.1 million in funding to preserve Indigenous languages in Atlantic Canada
Secret spy service file on Pierre Trudeau was almost spared from destruction: memo
Jody Wilson-Rabyould's book on reconciliation to be released September 20, publisher says


CBC

Maxime Bernier says his party would cap immigration levels at 150K
Trudeau taps outgoing NDP MP to chair new national security oversight body
Jody Wilson-Raybould to release 'timely' and 'must-read' book during election campaign
Feds criticize Ontario for eliminating out-of-country health insurance
Canadian businesses need more than optimism from Boris Johnson
CD Howe report finds no winners in Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement
Indigenous leadership needed to protect environment, Elizabeth May tells AFN assembly
Women, children lead Attawapiskat march calling for permanent water fix
Andrew Scheer treads a thin, blue line by courting Quebec nationalists


Toronto Star

Canada's competition bureau 'monitoring' tech giants for anti-competitive behaviour
Maxime Bernier vows to slash immigration and impose a values test on newcomers
Here's why the Liberals won't brag about closing tax loopholes



Toronto Sun

Trudeau starts another battle with Ford
Food fight is pre-election silliness

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National Post

Building a fence: Maxime Bernier announces how his People's Party plans to get way stricter on immigration
Why you shouldn't expect to see populism take root in Canada
Egyptian minister's laughing vow in Canada to 'slice up' anyone who criticizes here country alarms immigrant groups
Call for Municipal infrastructure boost comes as Trudeau blames Conservative premiers for delays
Her run for the Ontario PCs ended after she tweeted about Islam, but Ghada Melek is now a Federal Conservative candidate

Global

Indigenous bidder to launch 'listening tour' along Trans Mountain pipeline route
Trudeau should use same approach with U.K.'s Johnson as with Trump: experts
Provinces violating law by making women pay for abortions: health minister
Quebec has no plans to offer struggling SNC Lavalin a bailout, says minister
What's behind the Liberals' shipbuilding strategy shift? In short: everything
Ottawa announces $4M funding to preserve Indigenous languages in Atlantic Canada
BC chiefs call on Canada to cancel funding for controversial Hawaii telescope


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