Sunday, November 24, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, November 23 & 24, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, November 23 & 24, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Foreign Minister Champagne expresses 'deep concern' for Canadian detainees in talks with Chinese counterpart
Secret documents reveal inner workings of China's mass detention camps for Uyghurs, other minorities
Canada warned of fallout on Five Eyes relationship if Huawei allowed on 5G
'We will fight to the bitter end' Hong Kong pro-democracy activists recognized at Halifax security forum
A 'friend of China' no more: Why a longtime Canadian ally has become one of Beijing's fierce critics
Canada needs to do more to stand up to China
Former Hong Kong politician tells Trudeau to have courage in dealing with China


Globe and Mail

CN Rail strike the latest blow for Prairie farmers in difficult year
Industries warn of layoffs as calls grow to end CN strike
Young and growing Quebec independence party promises immediate 'acts of rupture' if elected            Ottawa should watch and learn as BC is about to become a testing ground for Indigenous rights          Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to meet with deputy prime minister next week                                  Federal Court hearing begins on government request to stay order of compensation for First Nations children                                                                                                                                                      Federal Court hearing begins on government request to stay order of compensation for First Nation children                                                                                                                                                     Canada's U. S, NATO allies developing divergent views on weaponizing space                                      Andrew Scheer fires top aides as he tries to hold on to Tory leadership
Conservative critic accuses Liberals of deploying 'childish diplomacy' at the UN
                                  


CBC

Ottawa in court this week over First Nations child-welfare compensation order
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh appoints House leader and party whip
Does a change of minister signal a new direction for Canada's foreign policy?
Canada facing renewed pressure from U.S. to meet NATO defence spending benchmark
Freeland to meet with Saskatchewan premier on Tuesday
Scheer fires 2 top staff after election loss
Chrystia Freeland faced off with Trump and China - but is she ready for Jason Kenney?
Will Jonathan Wilkinson's gender give him an easier time in the environment ministry?
Selective Indignation: Why the Trudeau government needs to reassess its relationships in Latin America
Despite speculation, Wilson-Raybould says she has no plans to seek Green leadership


Toronto Star

How Obama and Trump helped Trudeau win the election
A rising chorus of Conservative voices are raising doubts about Scheer's leadership
Who's got the real power and influence in Trudeau's new cabinet?
How the Liberals won - an inside look at the targeting and tactics that got Trudeau re-elected



Toronto Sun

Forgotten valour Canada in the Korean War
New era of cooperation for Trudeau and Ford
The rise of the organized Muslim vote in Canada
The CN strike should have Quebec rethinking its pipeline position
While Trudeau blasts Israel, China gets a pass
Now is the time to stand with the protestors in Iran
The wakening of the sleep Senate not good news for Scheer
Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland like a bull in a China shop


National Post

Scheer returning to Parliament minus two senior advisers, as questions about his leadership future linger



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Global

U.S. sent 'blunt' letter to Canada criticizing defence spending: sources
Chrystia Freeland to meet Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in Regina
Scheer fires 2 top aides in wake of federal election loss: source
From abortion access to pipelines, here's what these new MPs hope to tackle first


Miscellaneous

History maker Harjit Singh Sajjan joins campaign against racism
Western stew on PM's new minority government cabinet menu
Canada Jetlines sues Westjet co-founder for US$27 million for corporate scheming

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