Friday, August 9, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, August 9, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, August 9, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Freeland urges Canadians to note travel warnings before heading to trouble spots abroad
Chrystia Freeland praises 'two brave Canadians' deatined in China since December


Canada wide Manhunt for BC homicide suspects

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



Globe and Mail

The U.S. is on a collision course with China - and Canada could get hit
Federal Liberals choose candidate to oppose Independent Wilson-Raybould
Growing number of newcomers, refugees ending up homeless in Canada, studies say
People's Party welcomes as candidates former Tories disenchanted with Conservatives 'centrist' approach
Federal Conservatives set sights on Liberal bastion of Cape Breton
Bloc Quebecois to confirm candidacy of Jacques Parizeau's nephew in Montreal riding
Riding debates on environment moved to October 3 after conflict with official event
Ottawa medicine board details changes to rules on national drug pricing


CBC

Liberals launch next phase of engagement with Indigenous groups over Trans Mountain pipeline
Ottawa promises to save billions with tweaks to patent drug system
Why other parties are paying attention to Elizabeth May
Canadian, U.S. military leaders agree on framework to retool Norad
B.C. man held in Syria after seeking adventure now released
Andrew Scheer kicks off Cape Breton campaign
Federal ethics watchdog investigates BC Liberal MP after complaint from Tories
Benefits agreement asks First Nation to discourage members from hindering BC pipeline project


Toronto Star

Trudeau and Scheer are neck-and-neck for best prime minister, poll says
Doug Ford stresses he will remain on the sidelines in federal election
Bernier in dead heat with Tories in his Quebec riding
Ottawa moves closer to a national drug plan with changes that will lower prices
Saugeen First Nation's long fight to reclaim Sauble Beach


Toronto Sun

Scheer promises to make life more affordable if elected
Beware influence in Canada's resource sector and elections


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National Post

Apparently World Savers don't need to worry about the little people
For 18 Liberal MPs, the love affair with politics is over
Canadian CF-18  fighter jets help intercept two Russian bombers near Alaska, NORAD say
Can Liberals shift focus from their favoured minorities to the majority?
Military police investigate after Canadian soldier beat unconscious during
In case lined to Mark Norman public servant accused of leaking cabinet info heads for preliminary inquiry
Drug policy experts accuse industry and patient groups of 'fearmongering' with concerns about new drug-pricing rules


Global

Liberals name challenger to Jody Wilson-Raybould in upcoming federal election
As First Nations seek Trans Mountain stake, Ottawa calls on experts
Name of man behind Komagata Maur incident removed from Vancouver Federal government building


Miscellaneous

Former Conservative MP Harry Steven's name removed from federal building in Vancouver
Federal ethics watchdog investigates Richmond MP


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