Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, September 4, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Wednesday,  September 4, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada taps business consultant Dominic Barton as ambassador to Beijing amid diplomatic rift
New China envoy Dominic Barton shows Trudeau's intent to re-engage Beijing
Beijing's economic boycott should spur Canada to reduce trade reliance on China: report
Carrie Lam offers Hong Kong too little, too late
Dominic Barton named Canada's next ambassador to China
Dominic Barton named as Canada's ambassador to China
Why are we allowing China to bully Canadians here?
Dominic Barton will be new Canadian ambassador to China
Chinese journalist shares her revelation about democracy during visit to Vancouver's TaiwanFest
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says Hong Kong government will formally withdraw extradition bill


Globe and Mail

Turfed Liberal candidate says party knew about his social media past
Philpott says she stands by commitment made as a Liberal to support access to abortion
Federal government commits millions for national strategy to fight human trafficking
Student groups launch nationwide get out the vote campaign ahead of federal election
Lawsuit says forcing gas stations to display anti-carbon tax stickers is illegal


CBC

Elizabeth May says there's 'no room' for racism in Green Party after NDP defector's comments
NDP defector says he warned party some New Brunswick voters are 'uncomfortable' with Jagmeet Singh
Federal Court agrees to hear appeal of cabinet's green light for Trans Mountain pipeline
Bernier walks back 'mentally unstable' attack  on Greta Thunberg - then calls activist a 'pawn'
Set up to fail: Why women still don't win elections as often as men in Canada
Bank of Canada resists pressure to cut its interest rate - for now
WestJet drops 737 Max 8 from busy holiday season flight schedule


Toronto Star

Andrew Scheer, in his own words: 'Young families are the future of our country'
Scheer points to 'anxiety' of young families in meeting with the Star's editorial board
The art of sloganeering: How many ways can politicians say 'change'?
Young families are top of mind for Andrew Scheer
Steelworkers union takes aim at federal Liberals ahead of fall vote
Will Jagmeet Singh's identity be a campaign issue?
NDP and Greens battle to be the alternative for voters looking for a change
Can Jagmeet Singh and the NDP bounce back?
Most Canadians worry social media will increase foreign interference in election: SFU survey


Toronto Sun

U.S. comedian slices and dices Trudeau
Greta Thunberg is not the problem - politicians are 
Conservative protestors call Trudeau 'chicken'
Liberals must answer questions on dumped candidate
Multiculturalism is being manipulated to harm Canada


National Post

Somehow, the missing Indigenous women inquiry just got worse
Trudeau gets a new pipeline headache - just in time for the federal election
Appeal court decision brings uncertainty to Trans Mountain pipeline project, experts say
Wildlife Federation disavows shooting contest between People's Party of Canada candidates


Maclean's

Is the NDP on the verge of collapse?
Why the Liberals and Netflix don't mix


Global

Federal Court allows half of Trans Mountain pipeline legal challenge to proceed
After labelling Greta Thunberg 'mentally unstable' Maxime Bernier calls her 'brave'
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has a plan to combat racism and Islamaphobia
BC government raises concerns to Passenger Transportation Board over ridesharing vehicle caps
Federal government commits $57M for national strategy to combat human trafficking


Miscellaneous

How Trudeau's Broken Promises Fuel the Growth of Canada's Right
Fisheries Minister announces funding for youth climate project, species at risk
Trans Mountain pipeline going back to Appeals Court


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