Friday, November 15, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 15, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, November 15, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian exchange students in Hong Kong urged to come home
Xi Jinping wants to make China great again
One year on, most oil-and-gas bailout money has moved, federal government says



Globe and Mail

Trudeau to unveil larger cabinet in response to regional divisions revealed in election
Kenney and Blanchet's pipeline squabble could soon be outdated as oil markets keep evolving
The rank hypocrisy of Quebec politicians
CN Rail to lay off 1,600 employees amid weakening economy, trade tensions
Elizabeth May applauds Trudeau's commitment to UNDRIP bill, but Saganash remains skeptical
Exodus of Venezuelan refugees poses challenges for next Trudeau government
Jason Kenney is feeding the Wexit flame. He may not be able to control the fire


CBC

Trudeau urged to give Freeland domestic portfolio, named her deputy PM
Time limits for criminal trials also apply to cases involving youth, Supreme Court rules
The cost of the Senate has soared in the last five years
Greens to vote against Liberal throne speech unless carbon targets toughened: May
'It's pretty brutal, pretty unforgiving': Why the West should move beyond an oilpatch economy

Toronto Star

Dear Western Canada:  Toronto and its neighbour cities have experienced their share of best times
The CRA is going after the wealthy family behind the West Edmonton Mall. Here's why
Kenney says Alberta has reduced oilsands emissions, but oil-related pollution is actually increasing, Here's why
Is Canada Proud's Facebook page souring on Andrew Scheer
Greens to vote against Liberal throne speech unless carbon targets toughened
Trudeau finishes opposition leaders meetings with Elizabeth May
BC First Nations drop out of court challenge, sign deals with Trans Mountain


Toronto Sun

Canada's ready for  conservative carbon tax
A simple reminder to think before you act
Taxpayers in five provinces unaware of carbon tax rebate eligibility
Red tape, lack of experience slowing $60B warship project: Former DND official


National Post

Is Justin Trudeau's newly found humility real or pretend? Time will tell
Shame on you Sportsnet. Don Cherry deserved much, much better
How Alberta pays Quebec's bills: Four charts that show Alberta picks up the tab
'Reject this arrogance': Jason Kenney has message for Quebeckers amid dispute with Bloc leader
Bill 21 is an outrage but Canada must tread carefully
Judge boxes debates commissions ears for excluding The Rebel, True North
We need to stop pretending the Paris Agreement will fix the 'climate crisis'
The federal Conservatives have a few lessons to learn from Ontario PC party's mistakes


Maclean's

As protests deepen in Iraq, Canada is caught in the middle
This whole national unity thing is going swimmingly


Global

Elizabeth May calls out Jason Kenney: 'There is no planet called Alberta'
Canada supports Bolivia's interim president, calls for democratic election
Most of Ottawa's $1.6B bailout for Alberta oil and gas industry has been handed out
Elizabeth May pushes Trudeau to attend climate summit, make progress on UNDRIP

Miscellaneous

The way Jason Kenney Treats Indigenous Peoples
The climate crisis will kill women first
Government of Canada warns of civil unrest in Chile

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