Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 1, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday, November 1, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Governor-General Julie Payette says she hopes Ottawa and Beijing can use 50th anniversary of relations in 2020 to 'bridge any divide'
Canada's new ambassador to China meets with detainees Kovrig, Spavor
'We've seen China's dark side': Experts urge overhaul of strategy to free two Canadians


Globe and Mail

Encana's U.S. shift adds to pressure on Canadian banks, law firms
Encana's move should spur government to help develop energy industry, says CIBC president
Ignore Jason Kenney: Encana's move to the U.S. ins't Trudeau's fault
Former PM Paul Martin 'surprised' Liberal government challenged tribunal order on Indigenous children
Jason Kenney summons fellow premiers for conference call ahead of Trudeau meeting
One dead, almost a million customers without power following wind storm in Quebec
Why a pipeline fight with Quebec may be looming


CBC

Premiers talk strategy for dealing with Liberal minority in a divided country
Third federal election recount to proceed in Quebec City riding
Parliament should ease energy worker anxiety while cutting emissions, advocates say
'Give me a call': Lone NDP Alberta MP open to working with Liberal cabinet - but won't cross floor
Freeland touts Alberta roots in post-election speech that calls for unity
Canadian peacekeeping mission in Ukraine 'Plan B' for Kyiv, official says
Military family matriarch who lost shot in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother
Pipeline company CEO says Alberta premier supports an Indigenous rights challenge to Ottawa's regulatory laws


Toronto Star

NDP was hurt by lack of resources in federal election, top adviser says
Liberal's post-election moves are not promising
Twitter's ad ban won't fix what ails our political culture
Hey Quebec, I've got a couple of questions for you
Ontario public elementary teachers vote 98% in favour of strike action
'I am originally a proud Albertan': Freeland touts Alberta roots in speech calling for unity
Cut emissions twice as fast, ease worker anxiety, climate advocates say post-election


Toronto Sun

The Encana mess is at Trudeau's feet
Trudeau fiddles while Prairie fire burns
3 lessons Conservatives must learn
Teachers should make due or find new work
Conservatives must focus on advancing entrepreneurial spirit

National Post

Not all of Alberta's outrages can be fitted in the same mould 
With Trudeau re-elected there are long years ahead
Public servant charged over same leak probe as Mark Norman has case put on hold due to justice reforms
Toronto's public libraries hold the line on free speech
Do we really need this travelling circus? There must be a smarter way to elect a PM
A brief explainer of the alienated West: where it comes from and how it will respond
Chretien defends Trudeau in Calgary, says oil is a problem because of the 'tar sands'
Encana's loss is a tragedy Trudeau doesn't have much to say about


Maclean's

Maybe a new pipeline could win federal approval after all
Encana doesn't want to be Canadian anymore, and Trudeau shrugs
Laurentian University's path to reconciliation is trilingual


Global

Importing medicine from Canada would not lower prices for Americans: Canadian ambassador
Chrystia Freeland makes post-election call for unity in speech highlighting Alberta roots
Freeland reappointment seen as critical to momentum on Canada's priorities with China, Venezuela
Does Quebec's values test raise the same concerns as Bill 21? Experts weigh in
Andrew Scheer settled for silver
Vote recounts taking place in Quebec, BC could affect most major parties
Mexico remains only country to ratify CUSMA - Here's a look at what's happening


Miscellaneous

The climate crisis is real: Here's the expert advice on What We Need to do
Trans Mountain 'on-water' work to start in Burnaby soon