Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, August 27, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, August 27, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Hong Kong activists booted from Montreal Pride Parade after alleged pro-Communist threats
New Brunswick turfs China-backed Confucius Institue out of elementary schools to curb Beijing's influence
Vancouver broadcaster resigns after outcry over Hong Kong remarks


Globe and Mail

Former Conservative leader disagrees with Scheer's assertion that Trudeau caved to Trump on NAFTA
Scheer will not reopen abortion debate, Conservatives say
Catherine McKenna's carbon-tax gaffe gives the Conservatives a gift
Fighting the next recession will call for international cooperation. No wonder investors are worried
Liberals will promise to cut wireless bills in election campaign: sources
New trial ordered for two men convicted in VIA Rail terror plot


CBC

Scheer gets support from openly gay candidate over same-sex marriage controversy
Ambrose disagrees with Scheer's assertion that Trudeau caved to Trump on NAFTA
Canada rejects calls to end trade talks despite Brazil's stand on Amazon
Brazil reverses course, welcomes aid to fight Amazon wildfires
Hear from the man behind the decisions to pull pro-Bernier immigration billboards


Toronto Star

Amazon fires: What you need to know about the rainforest blazes
Majority of Canadians have a positive view of socialism, poll says
Desjardins, CJIA busiest on federal lobbying circuit in July
Scheer's office quiet on whether backbench MPs could table bills reopening abortion debate
Tory leader Scheer contradicted on abortion by Quebec lieutenant Alain Rayes
Cabinet names new CER commissioners, approves Trans Mountain route changes
Billboard company 'appalled' no one taking ownership of Bernier ads
Sending water bombers won't solve Amazon rainforest fires, Canadian researcher says
Liberals committed $13B to affordable housing, report says


Toronto Sun

Anti Trudeau billboards land in Ontario
Of course the Liberals will increase the carbon tax if re-elected
New trial ordered for men convicted in Via Rail terror plot


National Post

Forgotten working class could trigger populist backlash in Canada, says report by ex-Harper advisor
Why isn't 'unthinkable' Quebec's religious symbols ban a federal election issue?
Conservative group suspends database of politicians' voting records due to Elections Act changes
Liberals' election promises set to include cutting cell phone and internet bills


Global

First Nations elder criticizes Trudeau government during funding announcement
Liberals will pledge wireless cost cuts in federal campaign: sources


Miscellaneous

Justin Trudeau's new home buyer incentive useless in Vancouver, Victoria and the Valley: report






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