Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, November 5, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday, November 5, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Beijing lifts ban on Canadian beef and pork as swine fever devastates China's hog farms
Canadian pork and beef exports to China resuming, says Trudeau
As Huawei decision looms, Canadians turning 'very cold' on China, survey finds
China lifts ban on Canadian pork, beef products
China is lifting its ban on Canadian pork, beef exports: Trudeau


Globe and Mail

Canada trade deficit narrows to $978 million in September, but imports fall faster than exports
Canadian War Museum apologizes after sending fundraising mailer with photo of U.S. soldier
It's deeper than Andrew Scheer: The root of the Conservative Party's failure to launch
UNDRIP is yet another headache for Jason Kenney
U.S. House Democrat Neal talks new NAFTA with Trudeau, Freeland and Hadju
Canadians continue to support immigration, despite concerns it would be election issue, new poll says
Scheer's leadership could be tested in Conservative caucus meeting
U.K. passenger-rail expert Vernon Barker named as project director for Via's High Frequency Rail plan


CBC

Relentless online abuse of female MPs raises concerns for safety of staff
Trudeau to decide on timing of Parliament's return after meeting opposition leaders next week
Senate Conservatives insist their influence isn't fading as two members quite for new Senate group
Elizabeth May calls it quits: Could the Greens do better with someone else?
Senate defections could solidify Trudeau's upper house reforms
RCMP launches review of its social media monitoring operation
'She knows oilsands': Energy industry welcomes McLellan appointment as Trudeau's adviser on Western Canada
As a Crown Prosecutor, I saw how our justice system traumatizes Indigenous people


Toronto Star

Conservatives discuss Scheer ouster as pivotal meeting looms
Liberals will gather to say goodbye to defeated MPs
Peter McKay: the Joe Biden of the North?
Western independence will not make oilsands more profitable
Ottawa should suspend Safe Third Country Agreement with U.S.


Toronto Sun

Scheer needs to act before others act for him
Kenney's carbon pricing plan is a challenge for Trudeau
Trudeau ramps up his Kiss Alberta Goodbye Strategy
Another lesson from Alberta - reduce taxes on businesses 


National Post

Andrew Scheer's future hinges on his cross-country listening tour
Two proposed LNG projects will serve as a testing ground for Trudeau's controversial Bill C-69
Witness was offered $10M to change testimony, trial of former SNC-Lavalin executive
Commission's pre debate polling showed support for People's Party much higher than in final election results
Conservatives need to stay calm and give Andrew Scheer time
Alberta's ugly separatist past has no place in today's debate


Maclean's

Re-election means never having to say you're sorry
UNDRIP is a step towards reconciliation
Andrew Scheer's moment of truth


Global

Treaty 8 chiefs call Wexit a 'bad idea' as support for separating from Canada grows in Alberta
Tories to hold first post-election caucus meeting in Ottawa Wednesday
First Nation and environmental groups seek leave to appeal Trans Mountain Pipeline ruling
One focus of the Richard Neal CUSMA meeting will be easing Democrat concerns: sources
What to know about the Safe Third Country Agreement court challenge
The West Wants Out: Alberta separatist group Wexit Canada seeking federal political party status
Nearly a year after CUSMA signing, business have mixed emotions on what's to come
Separation sentiment soars in Alberta and Saskatchewan - but there may be more smoke than fire
Elizabeth May stepped down as leader of the Green Party, Who will take her place?
Separatist sentiment in Alberta, Saskatchewan at 'historic' highs: Ipsos poll


Miscellaneous

Ben Mulroney declares that he's not interested in becoming Canada's next Prime Minister



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