Thursday, October 31, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, October 31, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, October 31, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Meng's lawyers still say RCMP shared phone details with FBI despite affidavits
Attorney-General accuses Meng Wanzhou's legal team of dragging out extradition
Meng Wanzhou's lawyers skewer RCMP's denial it colluded with FBI
Meng's lawyers say RCMP shared phone details with FBI, despite affidavits 


Globe and Mail

Scheer needs to reorganize top personnel and remove chief of staff, Cosnervative sources say
The Conservative Party has lost its way. It can't go back - it's time to forge a new path
Pucks and nets aside, Scheer needs to redefine himself fast
Trudeau should shun deals with opposition parties, Stephen Harper suggests
Peter McKay says criticism of Conservative campaign not meant to be attack on Scheer
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney calls for first ministers meeting to discuss Trans Mountain pipeline
Jason Kenney says Liberal energy policies to blame for Encana's move to U.S.

CBC

Trudeau talks new NAFTA with Mexico's president as Pelosi signals optimism on ratification
Courts order election recounts in Quebec, BC ridings
McKay says he supports Scheer, hours after chiding Conservative campaign
Parliament's police service granted salary bump after colourful protests
Saskatchewan premier asks PM to pause carbon tax for one year
No Halloween costume for Trudeau this year following blackface controversy
Working like dogs: Canadian special forces quietly build up canine units
Conservatives, Liberals set fundraising records while campaigning
How Pierre Trudeau survived a minority government - and how Justin Trudeau can do the same



Toronto Star

Election could spur changes in Canada's defence leaders
Tories, Liberals raked in millions, NDP and Greens lagged far behind
Radio silence from Justin Trudeau spurs opposition questions
Kenney says 'deliberate policy of Trudeau government' drove Calgary-based Encana to the United States


Toronto Sun

Trump must be jealous of Teflon Trudeau
Controversial Muslim voting guide not sanctioned by feds
No surprise Encana leaving Alberta after Trudeau's anti-oil government re-elected
Patrick Brown goes to dark side in blasting Conservatives
Canadian values test conversation is back this time without the fuss



National Post

Conservatives, don't ditch Scheer just yet
Trudeau's sop to westerners is flatly absurd, and not to be trusted
Peter MacKay has spent his career chasing leadership opportunities, and they've chased him in return
The numbers don't back up any claim that climate change sank Scheer
When did our elections turn into contests for who is least worst?
No point in Tories changing their leader if they don't change their message


Maclean's

Here are all of Justin Trudeau's promises in federal election 2019
Why Jason Kenney's proposed referendum is so puzzling 
Scheer and Present Danger


Global

BC Premier John Horgan hoping all provinces will 'follow suit' on permanent Daylight Saving Time
Justin Trudeau won't wear a Halloween costume for trick-or-treating
Moe asks Trudeau for meeting in 2nd letter outlining Saskatchewan's concerns
Amid impeachment chaos, Nancy Pelosi say's Congress close to CUSMA terms
Peter MacKay denies he's aiming for Tory leadership after critiquing Scheer
Feds float Newfoundland fixed link
Tories bested Liberals in pre-election fundraising, NDP and Green lagged behind

Miscellaneous

I didn't vote for Elizabeth May to be Speaker - I voted for her leadership voice on climate action
The Unsung Heroes who created Canada's first Women's Shelters
Postmedia, TorStar Taxpayer cash, fight to  keep public in dark about cuts
Exit poll shows half of Canadian voters support changing federal electoral system

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