Thursday, August 15, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, August 15, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, August 14, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Hong Kong protests go global, roiling China's fractured diaspora
Freeland calls on 'all Canadian officials' to discuss detainees with Chinese counterparts


Ethics Commissioner findings on Justin Trudeau and SNC-Lavalin Affair

Trudeau II Report   - Mario Dion

Tories, NDP seek urgent meeting into SNC-Lavalin report as Trudeau reiterates he won't apologize for 'standing up for Canadian jobs'
Retired Supreme Court judge John Major says it was only 'logical' for SNC-Lavalin to seek senior legal help
At the core of the SNC-Lavalin affair, a familiar case of he said, she said
Bank of Montreal chair Robert Pritchard stands by his role in effort to secure deal for SNC-Lavalin
Will Justin Trudeau skate through the latest SNC storm?
Trudeau rejects calls for apology on SNC-Lavalin in wake of Ethics Commissioner's report
Trudeau should apologize for violation of ethics code over SNC-Lavalin affair, Philpott says
Jody Wilson-Raybould says she didn't know how aggressively SNC-Lavalin lobbied for remediation agreements
A Prime Minister's Office drunk on its own arrogance
Chrystia Freeland says she has '100%' confidence in Justin Trudeau
Trudeau doubles down on not apologizing for SNC-Lavalin affair
'I would've liked, as a Canadian, to have heard an apology': Jody Wilson-Raybould on Trudeau ethics report

Is Trudeau in for another hit in the polls because of the SNC-Lavalin ethics report?
Trudeau vs. Dion: How the PM and ethics commissioner differ on the SNC-Lavalin affair
Trudeau doubles down on non-apology in SNC-Lavalin affair
Critics call for new rules for retired judges in wake of SNC-Lavalin affair
Jody Wilson-Raybould's rivals in Vancouver-Granville ready to capitalize on fallout with Liberals
Before SNC-Lavalin: how Canadian Prime Ministers weathered past political scandals
Ethics report harms Trudeau but sharp divisions remain unchanged
Trudeau broke the law, now we need to know it was criminal
In arguing Dion's ruling, Trudeau acts like he's above the law
Decency lacking in PMO
How a bill becomes law -- when SCN-Lavalin pulls the strings
Did the Ethics Commissioner outlaw Canadian politics?
Trudeau always saw Wilson-Raybould as a problem to be circumvented
SNC-Lavalin report puts new focus on activities of retired Supreme Court of Canada judges
Ethics committee to hold emergency meeting following SNC-Lavalin investigation
Trudeau should resign, but you know he won't
Wilson-Raybould on SNC-Lavalin ethics report: 'Canadians need to have their trust rebuilt'
New ethics guidelines coming for retired judges after role in SNC-Lavalin scandal
A look at Trudeau's evolving statements on SNC-Lavalin
SNC-Lavalin report unveils details on why Trudeau wanted former judges' legal opinion
The Sad Reality of Liberal Partisan's Response to Trudeau's scandal
Déjà vu: Justin Trudeau brings back memories of Brian Mulroney


Canada wide Manhunt for BC homicide suspects

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



Globe and Mail

Seniors were the only group to report slightly higher rates of cannabis use after legalization: Statistics Canada
Trudeau announces $11.4 million in flood protection funding for Fredericton
Canadian military cargo plane finally ready for UN operations



CBC

'It's been hell': Indigenous DND employee says harassment policy failed him
Indian status could be extended to hundreds of thousands as Bill S-3 provisions come into force
Canada's signal intelligence agency using an escape room to bolster recruitment



Toronto Star

Health experts ask federal leaders to commit to pharmacare
Justin Trudeau has Doug Ford in his sights
Under Liberal changes, hearings for refugees just 'glorified interview,' says NDP
Canada sending plane to Uganda to help with peacekeeping in Africa


Toronto Sun

We can't take national unity for granted


Maclean's

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau's political honeymoon



National Post

How her high profile could help Jody Wilson-Raybould keep her seat away from the Liberals
Is 'ass' to crass? Opinions in Manitoba's political class are at an impasse
Trudeau wanted to run against Ford - but his desperate strategy is dead after damning ethics ruling
Bernier hasn't earned his place at the debates


Global

40% of Canadian marijuana users bought it illegally even after legalization: StatCan
Trudeau announces $11.4 million in flood protection funding for Fredericton
Liberal MP Adam Vaughn deletes tweet, apologizes after linking Ford cuts with kids in cages



Miscellaneous


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