Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, November 12, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canadian intelligence agencies at odds over whether to ban Huawei from 5G networks: Officials
China's not changing, so we need to learn how to get along
Canada needs to start seeing Russia and China as 'adversaries' says ex-CSIS chief
Businessman with Beijing ties looks to bring face-recognition tech to Canadian stores


Globe and Mail

Universal health care on trial: What you need to know about a historic Charter challenge in BC
Alberta premier Jason Kenney say proposal to pull out CPP due to hostility from others
Several MP's campaign for Speaker's job in Minority Parliament
Senator urges Trudeau to include ending forced, coerced sterilizations of women in mandate letters
Conservatives say energy corridor would address Trudeau's unity challenges
Canada debates how to best support genocide lawsuit against Myanmar, Bob Rae says
Scott Moe's threats of Western autonomy won't make it any easier getting oil to markets?
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe expects' more of the same' from Trudeau, seeks to increase provincial autonomy
The real obstacle for reforming military spending isn't in the defence ministry. It's the Treasury Board


CBC

'Hostile situation': Trudeau faces frustrated Conservative leaders as he preps for December 5 return of Parliament
Debates commissioner David Johnston suggests separate debate for main contenders
Nearly a million Canadian bank records sent to IRS
Sask. Premier Moe 'disappointed' after meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
Delivery date for Irving's 1st Arctic patrol ship pushed back yet again
Kenney's 'Fair Deal' speech may prove to be a watershed moment in his tenure as premier
'Slosh, slosh, slosh': the maddening twilight world of medical waiting lists


Toronto Star

'It's up to Mr. Trudeau to find common ground,' Scheer says after meeting
Election-battered leaders aren't eager to join the Don Cherry fight
Ontario residents urged to get flu shot, as hospitals brace for the worst
Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe says he is 'disappointed' after meeting with Trudeau


Toronto Sun

The poppy problem is real, but there are solutions
Exporting Canadian energy is also good for Europe
Judges subverting minimum sentences
Trudeau needs to step up on Quebec's Bill 21


National Post

Western alienation goes to Ottawa as Andrew Scheer and Scott Moe meet with Trudeau
The western mood is hardening fast. Ignoring it will put everyone at peril
This is not a standard downturn. And Albertans are not whining
Did Don Cherry just misspeak, or has he laid bare Canada's divisions?
Critics see flaws with Jason Kenney's proposal for 'fair deal' panel
Polarizing Quebec MNA Catherine Dorion viewed by some as symbol of left-wing populism
Did Scott Moe go to Ottawa looking for a fight rather than results?

Maclean's

The new Liberal voter coalition looks a lot like the last one
Guns and white supremacists don't mix


Global

Saskatchewan premier exploring further provincial autonomy after 'disappointing' Trudeau meeting
Delivery of Canada's first Arctic and offshore patrol vessel delayed until 2020
Trudeau meets with Scheer, Moe as he moves to resume parliament on December 5
Halifax man first to face trial for violating Canada's international economic sanctions


Miscellaneous

Memo from a Climate Crisis Realist: The Choice before Us
Firing of Don Cherry was 'inevitable' says man who hired him