Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 13, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, November 13, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

BC Forestry minister forges ahead in China, steers clear of diplomatic concerns


Globe and Mail

Kenney seeks nearly $1.7 billion from Ottawa after collapse in Alberta oil pries
Bloc Quebecois says it will not help Western provinces in dispute with Ottawa
Alberta exit from the Canada Pension Plan could cost more than Kenney says, experts warn
Jagmeet Singh says he'll vote against throne speech if NDP requests not met
Trudeau's foreign policy must focus on containing threats from friends, foes
Trudeau offers to consult with detractors on implementation of new environmental-assessment law


CBC

Jagmeet Singh says NDP open to voting against throne speech
As western tensions rise, BQ's Blanchet says West shouldn't look to him for help
Canadian Nationalist Part Leader Travis Patron charged after 2 women attacked in Regina
Geoff Regan among the MPs who want to preside over House of Commons
Hoodie wearing Quebec MNA challenges the dress code, and takes heat for doing it
What is Canada's role now that a genocide case against Myanmar has been launched?
Why the People's Party of Canada election result shouldn't be underestimated


Toronto Star

'Pick a lane:' Alberta premier fires back at Bloc Quebecois leader
Singh says there's a possibility the NDP vote against Liberals first confidence motion
Don't count on me to support western demands, Bloc Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet says
Geoff Regan among the MPs who want to preside over House of Commons as Speaker
It wasn't on the ballot, but here's what voters really felt on election day: Irritated. Indifferent. Excluded.


Toronto Sun

Trudeau has to choose his approach with a minority
'Bland' Peter Mackay throws 'zingers,' then retreats
Don Cherry incident will leave a bitter taste for quite some time
Why Cherry deserves one more 'shot' to address the nation
Give Don Cherry a proper farewell


National Post

Mounties fire ever union just elected a president - and now they're looking for a raise
Kenney fires back after Bloc leader shows little sympathy towards calls for more Western independence
Barack Obama - the man who won the Canadian federal election
West of the oilsands, another sector is suffering its own 'existential crisis' - in silence
Separation not the answer to increased independence for Saskatchewan, premier says
Don Cherry was right about one thing, fewer people are wearing poppies
Free speech in Canada: It was bad five years ago. do you think it's gotten better since?


Maclean's

Sockeye salmon stocks are crashing. Long-lost notebooks saw it coming
How Don Cherry resisted Canada's brownface


Global

Barack Obama says his approach to politics aligned with Justin Trudeau's
Audit finds Canada's fisheries in decline, says response lacks urgency
'Pick a lane': Kenney calls out Quebec's use of equalization payments after Blanchet's meeting with Trudeau
Debates commissioner suggests separate federal debate for major-party leaders
Trudeau's throne speech likely to have Bloc support, Blanchet suggests after meeting


Miscellaneous

Green Party of Canada urged to lead in solving climate crisis by embracing ecosocialism
BC MP Paul Manly takes a pass at leadership of Green Party of Canada




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