Friday, November 22, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Friday, November 22, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, November 22, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

China warns Canada against efforts to impose sanctions on Hong Kong officials
New Chinese ambassador doesn't budge on detainees, Hong Kong during press conference
As China pushes back at Washington, Halifax security forum honours Hong Kong pro-democracy movement
West's tense relationship with China expected to dominate Halifax security forum
Ottawa should keep quiet about Hong Kong, China's new ambassador to Canada says


Globe and Mail

Jason Kenny dismisses public backlash over election watchdog removal as 'misreporting'
UCP's removal of election commissioner raises serious questions about democracy in Alberta
New Minister of Middle Class Prosperity declines to provide clear definition of middle class
Newfoundland and Labrador needs Ottawa's help soon
Seamus O'Reagan begins daunting task of bridging divide between Ottawa and Alberta energy sector
Ford and Trudeau search for common ground after months of clashes
Dominic LeBlanc's role, who's in charge og regional agencies becoming clearer
In the new minority government, the biggest question mark is Justin Trudeau



CBC

Canada urges U.S. to save WTO from chaos
Ford presses 'critical' need for national unity in meeting with Trudeau
Alberta energy minister 'very encouraged' after meeting with new federal counterpart
All male panel talking about virtues of women in security sparks outcry
CSIS watchdog flagged problems with insider threats long before Ortis arrest
Trudeau's cabinet picks rewarded the 2 provinces that kept him in power
Teamsters point finger at CN Rail over propane shortage from strike
Election commissioner's office officially dissolved: Elections Alberta
Men won almost twice as often as women this federal election, CBC analyses shows
Seamus O'Regan arrives in Calgary with the tough task of winning over the oilpatch
Kenney to Quebec: Don't want propane shortages? Build more pipelines


Toronto Star

Former foes, now political pals, Ford and Trudeau say they are keen to work together
Doug Ford as Captain Canada? It's a stretch, but if the cape fits ...



Toronto Sun

Brian Mulroney left legacy of world leading environmental initiatives
Hatred thrives in our universities
Ford stresses national unity after Trudeau meeting
Negotiated deal in CN strike would be fastest way to end dispute
Manitoba slams lack of detail on Indigenous child-welfare overhaul plan


National Post

Doug Ford describes meeting with Trudeau as 'very productive, very collaborative'
Jason Kenney's message to Quebec as it faces propane shortages: 'They're called pipelines'
What is really going on with the CN Rail Strike, the propane shortage and Quebec's emergency
Forget the cabinet shuffle. What Trudeau needs is an attitude change
Royal family no stranger to art of playing politics as it tries to cope with Prince Andrew sex scandal
Don't tell the world 'Canada is back' without backing it up: Brian Mulroney hits out in foreign affairs speech


Maclean's

10 subtle and (not so subtle) signals from Justin Trudeau's new cabinet
In defence of equalization
Muddled is the Trudeau message on Bill C-69


Global

Support for electoral reform in Canada jumps after federal election
'He came here to listen': Alberta energy minster 'very encouraged' by meeting with federal counterpart
CN strike: Garneau urges negotiation while experts say no other choice until Parliament resumes
Canadian fatally shot in Somalia was among expats returning amid wave of activism
'We have to calm the temperature'" Ford strikes united tone with Trudeau meeting


Miscellaneous





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