Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 10, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  September 10, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

For second time in three months, Canadian warship transits Taiwan Strait

Globe and Mail

Ottawa blocks RCMP on SNC Lavalin inquiry
Pallister's PCs re-elected with majority in Manitoba, solidifying bloc of conservative premiers opposing Trudeau
Federal election campaign set to begin Wednesday
Canada's inferiority complex can now rest in peace
Help the Globe and Mail monitor political ads on Facebook during election campaign
Student vote program looks to engage, educate students on election process
The 2019 election campaign shapes up to be a culture war, a fight over who thinks like you
The Trans Mountain pipeline, the court decision and the fate of Justin Trudeau
Federal government releases long-awaited Arctic policy

CBC

Dozens of MP's websites can track visitors for targeted campaign
Federal election campaign to officially kick off Wednesday
'Summer of '69' co writer pens custom Conservative campaign song
Defiant and combative, Brian Pallister's early election gamble pays off
Canada searching for links to notorious West Bank 'honour killing'
Green candidates say they don't remember past anti-abortion comments
Green Party's Pierre Nantel calls for Quebec independence 'as fast as possible'
New federal Arctic policy includes focus on health, environment, infrastructure
Jagmeet Singh says 'super-wealth tax' would make $5.6B in 1st year during Hamilton 'kitchen table' event
The biggest loser: John Turmel is making his 99th try for office this fall
40 years on, Ontario man launches class action lawsuit against military claiming childhood sex abuse

Toronto Star

From disaster relief to transit: What Canada's cities want to hear during the federal election campaign
This time around, Trudeau is no longer running from behind
New Democrats start election with fewer candidates, less money - and optimism to beat expectations
Conservatives preparing for a fight in vote-rich Ontario and Quebec
Will this be the breakout election for the Green Party?
Green MPs will be allowed to press for Quebec separatism in Parliament
Satirical party runs own candidate named Maxime Bernier in PPC leader's riding
Voters deserve better on leaders' debates
As the federal election looms, these are the challenges that will shape our future



Toronto Sun

The real question in this election is personal
Trudeau to kick off federal election campaign Wednesday
Trudeau talks middle class but has never experienced it
As the election starts, let's place issues before drama
Progressive voters, betrayed by Trudeau, weigh the alternatives
Broadcasters must be freed to fight foreign giants


National Post

'It's about the rule of law:' Jason Kenney launches legal challenge against controversial Bill C-69
Barely centre-left vs. barely centre-right, for all the marbles
Liberal Party bars wife from vying to replace MP husband embroiled in dispute with ex-girlfriend
Federal NDP's proposed 'super-wealth tax' could raise $70B over 10 years, budget watchdog finds
Progressive Conservatives keep majority government in Manitoba election despite NDP gains
Get ready for the loonie and rates to fall, because our economy is sputtering


Maclean's

Jagmeet Singh's chance to turn things around
Brian Pallister's gamble has paid off with another PC majority in Manitoba

Global

More than ever, Canada's general election is a collection of polarized regional races
Green Party's Pierre Nantel calls for Quebec independence
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion faces hurdles as landowners dig in heels
Canada's abortion issue gets renewed attention ahead of federal election
Alberta government asks Court of Appeal whether Bill C69 is constitutional
Federal election campaign will begin on Wednesday
'Unacceptable' for Green Party to allow candidates who support Bill 21: Muslim group
Edmonton a key battleground in 2019 federal election: political scientist
Promises Trudeau, Scheer, Singh, May and Blanchet have made
Tax payers footed bill for $4.5M in trips by MP spouses, partners over last four years
Wilson-Raybould claimed $125K in spouse travel expenses during Trudeau mandate



Miscellaneous

What 'Promise and Peril' tells us about Justin Trudeau
Will the Liberals' Broken Electoral reform promise hurt them?
Trudeau may duck some debates during campaign

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