Thursday, November 28, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, November 28, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, November 28, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

The U.S.-China trade war is a boon for Atlantic Canada's lobster harvesters. But what's the catch?
Nova Scotia's premier supports continuing economic and cultural ties with China


Globe and Mail

Ottawa must resolve First Nations child welfare case: Jody Wilson-Raybould
Elections Alberta now says it will disclose names of fine recipients after initially withholding that information
What Jason Kenney and Albertans can learn from Texas
Andrew Scheer is boiled celery, and it's hard to get excited about boiled celery
Justin Trudeau is a lower-profile Prime Minister this term, and that might be a good strategy for him
Scheer dismisses Conservative leadership challenges as 'unfortunate' part of party politics
Jagmeet Singh takes on Indigenous affairs in NDP's shadow cabinet
Mayors urge Ottawa to get 'creative' on infrastructure when provinces delay projects


CBC

Harper's ex-campaign director joins voices calling on Scheer to quit Conservative leadership
The new Liberal minority government will face its first do or die vote by December 10
Scheer vows to fight for his job, picks former Liberal MP Leona Alleslev as his deputy
Independent Senators want rule changes to prevent partisan stalling on bills
Jagmeet Singh unveils NDP critic roles ahead of Parliament's return next week
Why Doug Ford is playing nice with Justin Trudeau

Toronto Star

With Scheer unable to escape the shadow of his religious beliefs, his social positions play well in home base
Jagmeet Singh takes on Indigenous affairs in NDP's shadow cabinet
Canada should enforce its own labour standards
Scheer and Trudeau both have good reasons to fear Rona Ambrose
Alberta conservatives and business leaders angry at Conservative leader Andrew Scheer
Emergency department wait times on the rise in Canada, Canadian Institute for Health Information finds

Toronto Sun

Ford says he's not trying to push Scheer out
Scheer's 'stinking albatross' continues to sink leadership
Political promises on climate change are fake news
Prince Charles will be a great King
Government workers take home more than the people paying the bills
Teacher unions are always angry


National Post

Scheer faces a battle to hold on to power, and he shouldn't have to be told why
Growing number of Conservatives think Andrew Scheer 'wasn't strong enough": Lisa Raitt
Burst of populism in Conservative leadership race has changed the party: Lisa Raitt
'I will have a strong voice': New Conservative deputy leader looks to help woo Ontario voters
Independent Senators want changes to Senate procedures, Conservatives call it a power grab
Joey Smallwood thought he'd never see the day.' Newfoundland's secessionists regret that he did
Media coverage about Andrew Scheer's faith hurt him with voters: Angus Reid poll


Maclean's

Andrew Scheer and the Conservatives' choices
Andrew Scheer's plea for Conservative unity


Global

Jody Wilson-Raybould says partisanship needs to be put aside to tackle Canada's divisions
Independent senators seeking reforms to thwart attempts to stall legislation
Canada pushed for probe into Khashoggi killing directly with UN human rights chief
Quebec premier tells Manitoba to spend money on French Services, Winnipeg Jets - not Bill 21 ads
Scheer names floor-crossing Liberal as his second-in-command amid Tory infighting


Miscellaneous

Will the U.S. drag Canada into the "turbulent 2020's'


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