Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, September 3, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday,  September 3, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Chinese companies commit to Canadian oil sands despite setbacks, poor operating results
Hong Kong protestors to democratic leaders: Stand up for us before it's too late


Globe and Mail

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells Trudeau that Democrats concerned about USMCA enforcement
Jagmeet Singh addresses turban head-on in new Quebec NDP advertisement 
RCMP find vehicle of missing army reservist with alleged ties to neo-Nazi group
In his attempt to reach young voters, Trudeau looks stodgy in front of Hasan Minhaj
The ugly campaign to discredit Greta Thunberg
Bernier's vitriol toward Greta Thunberg showcases a wider trend of contempt by political figures
What happened to Canada's goal of restoring our role on the world stage?
Canadian businesses in Bahamas grapple with Hurricane Dorian aftermath
Canada enlists Joe Clark, Jean Charest as envoys for UN Security Council bid
Two leading Canadian activists want voters to make climate change their main priority
Student unions join forces to get federal parties to consider their priorities in October election
NDP unveil new slogan campaign ad ahead of federal election


CBC

Child-killer story shows how parties use dubious news to push campaign messages
Conservative Party first to nominate a full slate of candidates ahead of fall election
14 New Brunswick New Democrats jumping ship to join Greens
MMIWG final report quietly altered after CBC inquired about errors
Canada's top soldier says he doesn't regret his actions in the Norman affair
NDP unveils campaign slogan as election call looms
Why the Bank of Canada won't fight a recession til there is one


Toronto Star

NDP hit by mass exodus of former candidates and executive member to Green party in New Brunswick
Hasan Minhaj didn't interview Justin Trudeau - he took him to the woodshed
A weekend of election nastiness hints at what is to come
It's now or never': Green Leader Elizabeth May on why switching to a green economy is not as scary as doing nothing
We have had decades to stop the climate crisis: The era of procrastination must end
Canada needs easy, 'more affordable' options to reduce carbon footprints, Elizabeth May 
Federal NDP want voters to know they're 'In it For You' on the campaign trail
Personal attacks on Greta Thunberg are beneath all politicians


Toronto Sun

Brit government denies notorious child killer will be sent to Canada
Political correctness is more fuel fo populism
Being underestimated is familiar terrain for Andrew Scheer
Here are some sure bets for the coming election campaign


National Post

NDP's Jagmeet Singh tackles turban issue head-on in French-language campaign ad
Timely book warns that Canada's democracy is threatened by political abuse
Following mass defections to Green party in New Brunswick, ex-NDP official blames voter racism against Singh
Jihadi Jack and those like him have no place in Canada
Liberal backbencher accuses his own government of 'pandering' to Sikh separatists
Three surprising things about the just-released MacKinnon report examining Alberta's financial mess

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Global

Canadians trapped in the Bahamas by devastating Hurricane Dorian
Federal Court of Appeal to rule Wednesday on letting Trans Mountain pipeline appeals proceed
NDP exodus, former New Brunswick provincial candidates move to support federal Green Party
Conservatives claim Liberals broke rules with summer spending tour handing out billions
Slow response to right whale plight could have impact on Canadian fisheries
Federal NDP want voters to know they're ' in it for you' in upcoming campaign


Miscellaneous

Former prisoner of conscience Will Offley and Rita Wong will attend gathering near Trans Mountain tank farm

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