Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday,  August 17 &18, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Chinese Embassy tells Canada to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs
Protest in Vancouver mirrors Hong Kong as opposing sides face off
Canada should engage with Taiwan and others given our China troubles
Chrystia Freeland's condemnation of violence in Hong Kong sparks backlash from China
'Meddling' Chyrstia Freeland condemns violence in Hong Kong, sparking backlash from China
Meet the Canadians standing with pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong
China warns Canada to 'stop meddling' in Hong Kong affairs
Hong Kong protests around the world
Canada supports peaceful assembly, condemns violence in Hong Kong: Freeland
Duelling demonstrations over Hong Kong's future held outside Canada Line station in Vancouver



Ethics Commissioner findings on Justin Trudeau and SNC-Lavalin Affair

Trudeau II Report   - Mario Dion

Liberal bid to play down election impact of ethics report on SNC-Lavalin working reasonably well for now
Opposition MPs want ethics commissioner to testify at parliamentary committee on SNC-Lavalin
Retired Supreme Court judges are free to work in private sector, but SNC-Lavalin shows that appearances matter
Will SNC-Lavalin scandal turn off voters?
Spare me the phoney apologies
Justin Trudeau may not be sorry, but the's in a sorry state
Ethics Commish needs power to sanction Trudeau
Trudeau apologizes for everyone's behaviour but his own
Here's why it's up to Singh to expose Trudeau's game
Trudeau finds an apology he can't give
Why can't Trudeau say sorry for SNC-Lavalin? Legal, brand fears to blame: expert
The history of Canada's ethics commissioner
Here's why Justin Trudeau's conflicts of interest and courting of big business are creating such a huge problem
Sober-minded Trudeau tale dodges dirt and sticks to the facts


Globe and Mail

Canada criticizes UK move to strip 'Jihadi Jack' of British citizenship
Saying Climate change is real could be seen as partisan activity during election campaign, Elections Canada warns
Here's what Ottawa's getting wrong on pensions
Maxime Bernier tells party faithfuls he will make it into the elector's debate
All federal leaders - except Scheer again - march in Montreal's Pride Parade with provincial counterparts


CBC

Canada 'disappointed' after UK reportedly strips Jihadi Jack of Citizenship
Maxime Bernier argues he deserves place in leaders' debates
Veterans Affairs tightens social media vetting after Nazi gaffe in VE-Day video
The RCMP's chat with Jody Wilson-Raybould stirs echoes of painful Liberal past
'What they did was noble': Soldiers who died in Afghanistan remembered in re-dedication of memorial
The front-lines: Where the federal party leaders are concentrating their efforts for the coming campaign
After year in the desert, Canadian soldiers set to return home as Mali mission ends


Toronto Star

Bernier tries to walk line between libertarianism and identity politics at People's Party's first national convention
Maxime Bernier's ideas should not disqualify him from debating other leaders
Prime Minister announces advisory committee aimed at promoting skilled trades
As Turks flee oppression, Ottawa urged to speak out on human rights issues
Federal and provincial leaders march together in Montreal's Pride parade


Toronto Sun

Trudeau risks stoking the flames of extreme populism
Trudeau's move on autism a cynical ploy


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National Post

'Naïve and dangerous': Conservatives blast Liberal policy after U.K. strips 'Jihadi Jack's' citizenship
Elections Canada warns environment groups that calling climate change real could be considered partisan
Pipeline rupture sends 40,000 litres of oil into Alberta creek
Advocates try drawing international aid to help free Raif Badawi from Saudi prison


Global

Father of 'Jihadi Jack' vows to keep lobbying Canada for help after U.K. removes citizenship


Miscellaneous

Canada should welcome Intrauniversalism founder Mohammad Ali Taheri on humanitarian grounds