Ottawa Observations: Monday, November 25, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for    Monday, November 25, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Leak of China documents raises questions about imprisoned Canadian Huseyin Cellil
Hong Kong election results 'signal faith in democracy,' say those watching in Canada
Pro-deomcracy activists urge Trudeau to show some 'guts' dealing with China
Get real Canada - China is a threat
Ottawa goes meek and gentle with Beijing


Globe and Mail

CN strike forces Nutrien to halt output at largest potsash mine as calls mount for government intervention
The CN strike and our ensuing winter of discontent                                  

Social conservative groups call for Andrew Scheer to resign
Andrew Scheer's days are numbered
Chrystia Freeland, Jason Kenney meet as Ottawa attempts to repair relationship with Prairies
Kenney's elimination of election commissioner a step back from 'evolutionary' system, experts say
Palestinian Canadian advocates praise Ottawa for voting in support of UN resolution
Feds wont' explain claim pipeline expansion will raise $500M in tax revenue
Federal government urges action from all Canadians on ending gender-based violence


CBC

Scheer should resign and run again for Conservative leadership, says ex-Harper aide
'I am here to look for common ground': Freeland, Kenney meet in Edmonton
Court clears $900M settlement for military and civilian victims of sexual misconduct
Bibeau meets with Saskatchewan farmers, urges end to CN rail strike
Ottawa plans to settle First Nations child welfare class-action lawsuit as it battles tribunal order
New cabinet must make the best of an uncertain economic outlook
Trans Mountain monitoring anti-pipeline activists, labelling some as 'persons of interest'
CBC/Radio-Canada seeking to broadcast more mandated programming on digital services
Ottawa in court this week over First Nations child-welfare compensation order


Toronto Star

Conservative campaign manager's contract expires as Scheer seeks to reboot his team
PQ leadership hopeful Sylvain Gaudreault says Quebecers ready for a gay premier
Secession means different things in Quebec and Alberta
Government urges action from all Canadian on ending gender-based violence
How Canada should prepare for the incoming global showdown
Doug Ford sees need to play nice with Ottawa
Ottawa challenges order to compensate First Nations children but says it wants to pay up through a different process
How can Canada fight climate change and support the oil sector?


Toronto Sun

If Trudeau needs a Ministry of Whatever, he simply invents one
It's now Scheer who can learn from Doug Ford
New era of cooperation for Trudeau and Ford
Canada's defence spending matters
Pelosi says U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal is 'within range'
Strike at CN Rail drags on, hits grain exports and fertilizer output


National Post

Chrystia Freeland, Jason Kenney meet in 'Alberta' to look for common ground
In one bleak Calgary week week, almost 1,000 lost jobs 
National Unity is the Prime Minister's main job. Trudeau needs to own it
Canada's special status is Washington is over, and Ottawa must adapt
Alberta needs Canada to ditch the complacency and take action on the economy


Maclean's

At the global security gathering in Halifax: Up the down escalator
Trump to Trudeau: Show me the military money


Global

Federal Court approves $900M deal to settle Canadian military sexual assault, harassment cases
US-Mexico-Canada trade deal is 'within range' but final review still necessary: Pelosi
U.S. letter criticizing Canadian defence spending was a 'warning shot': Tory MP
Maritimes senators call on Trudeau to summon Parliament early over CN rail strike
'Every option is always on the table': Minister Bibeau as CN strike enters day 7
Kenney calls for Alberta economic support, end to CN Rail strike during Freeland meeting
St. FX to review Brian Mulroney plaque after complaint it's offensive to tradespeople



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