Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, November 26, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

How we talk about China - and why it matters
Jenny Kwan says Hong Kong voters sent clear message to administration in district elections


Globe and Mail

Freeland heading to Washington to negotiate USMCA addendum in push for ratification, sources say
The CN Rail strike: A guide to how it started, how it ended and what it's cost Canadians so far
CN reaches tentative deal with Teamsters, workers to be back on the job Wednesday
Little-known company Clover is a contender to win Alberta's $3.7-billion crude-by-rail contracts
Quebec Conservatives criticize Scheer's leadership at Montreal event
Senate to pay damages to former public servant over unilingual water fountains in East Block
Ontario auditor general assesses green energy cancellation costs as reasonable
Trudeau turns the elusive middle class into a unnecessary ministry
Why Canada needs a national energy strategy
Why B.C.'s NDP government is being watched so closely
You almost feel sorry for the International Olympic Committee
A year after back-to-work legislation, Canada Post workers remain without a contract
Premiers need to quit picking fights and focus on Canadians, Dwight Ball says
Former federal minister Jane Philpott takes on role with Indigenous group


CBC

Recordings reveal details of campaign to attack Maxime Bernier, PPC as racists before election
Chrystia Freeland to talk with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about federal tensions
CN Rail and union reach tentative deal, work set to resume
Andrew Scheer gets a rocky reception at meeting with Quebec Conservatives
Andrew Scheer tries to hold on to power by redirecting blame
After meeting with PM, Dwight Ball say he expects federal Muskrat Falls solution by January
Ottawa admits it's 'wrongdoer' as judge prepares ruling on compensating First nations children
Canada as a middle power in an upended world: Time for a foreign policy reset?
End assault-style gun sales now, Polytechnique survivors group tells Liberals


Toronto Star

Andrew Scheer urged to step down by Quebec candidates and party organizers
New environment minister pledges 'thoughtful and sensitive' approach to climate action
Whether its rejected or passed, Trump gets a win with the new NAFTA
Jason Kenney's complaints are minor compared to climate change concerns
Ford, Legault to meet in private on Friday evening in Montreal

Toronto Sun

Meeting our environmental obligations is key
Language warrior dinging feds over water fountain is just too much
If Trudeau needs a ministry of whatever, he simply invents one


National Post

The PC revolution has devoured itself with offended St. Francis Xavier student
An election is an audition for prime minister. Andrew Scheer failed his
In court filing, Canadian government argues diplomats exaggerated 'Havana Sydrome' claims behind $28M lawsuit
CN Rail strike ends with tentative deal with union, but fallout continues for farmers, miners
'Everyone's angry': Why you're wrong if you think Wexit is just 'an Alberta thing'
Report warns planned LRT could corrode Montreal's new $5B Champlain Bridge


Maclean's

The project to fix Canada gets underway
Catherine McKenna's video showed emotion - so what?
The only thing Prince Andrew can do now

Global

Premier Moe 'hopeful' but 'realistic' after meeting with Deputy PM Freeland in Regina
British Columbia becomes 1st Canadian province to pass UN Indigenous rights declaration
Premiers need to quit picking fights and focus on Canadians, NL premier says
Quebec's Bill 21 leads to 'irreparable harm,' civil liberties groups tell Court of Appeal
Polytechnique survivors group call on Liberals to end assault-style gun sales


Miscellaneous

BC data gathering company influenced votes, violated Canadian laws
CN reaches tentative agreement with striking workers