Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, August 13, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, August 13, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Xi Jinping may want to rule the world, but he has problems at home, too
Let's back Hong Kong and avoid Tiananmen II
'Significant and clear threat what Canada's Spy Chief says behind closed doors
Possible  U.S.-China trade deal could block Canadian agri-ports, worrying farmers
Hong Kong a 'vital' test case for the West on China: experts


Canada wide Manhunt for BC homicide suspects

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



Globe and Mail

OECD report says Canada does well recruiting immigrant workers, except in the trades
Trudeau promises to make gun control a top election issue
Liberals to take on former star Jody Wilson-Raybould in Vancouver riding
Scheer condemns woman filmed yelling racial slurs, spitting on man in Toronto
Liberals, Conservatives evenly matched when it comes to fundraising for local campaigns


CBC

Sexual assaults and misconducts reported to National Defence decline over previous year: report
PM says McLellan report on AG role won't be released until SNC ethics probe released
Where the federal leaders have been travelling this summer - and why it matters
Scheer condemns woman filmed yelling racial slurs, spitting on man in Toronto
Canada must adapt quickly to attract skilled workers, immigration minister says
Trudeau meets Toronto mayor, promises more gun control, mum on handgun ban
Winter is coming, and so is an uncharted economic abyss


Toronto Star

International agency has praise for Canada's system for economic immigrants but says it could be improved
Mainstreet poll suggests most Canadians think election will lead to minority government
Liberals, Tories evenly matched when it comes to war chests for local campaigns
Will Justin Trudeau's attack on Doug Ford work in Ontario?
More community supports needed to combat gangs, Justin Trudeau and John tory say


Toronto Sun

Trudeau flirts with gun ban but won't address real issues


Maclean's

What would Frederick Banting think of 'insulin' tourism'?


National Post

What's a debate if you don't hear from the opposite side?
Misinformed Canadians have lessons for media, government
Meeting with Toronto's mayor, Trudeau promises more gun control and goes on the attack agains Scheer
Two Conservative campaigns forced to refund event proceeds to donors due to new election law
'First reaction: this is staged': Conservatives condemn woman filmed yelling racist abuse, spitting on man in Toronto


Global

Liberals nominate Taleeb Noormohamed to take on Jody-Wilson Raybould in Vancouver-Granville
Montreal actress falsely accused of appearing in campaign ad faces online bullying
People's Party wants to axe Multiculturalism Act, eliminate funding
Trudeau, Tory to discuss gun violence after police funding announced
Woman in alleged racist, assault video to be assessed at Toronto mental health hospital


Miscellaneous

The Calgary Oil and Gas Execs backing Scheer might surprise you
Canadians warm up to harm reduction in flight against opioids


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