Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 20, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, November 20, 2019 

Cabinet Making with Justin Trudeau

Deputy PM Freeland to oversee relations with U.S. and provinces in Trudeau's new cabinet
The Liberals make strides, but there's a long road ahead to bridging the Western divide
Can Trudeau's new cabinet achieve his seemingly incompatible climate and national unity goals?
Meet the New Cabinet
Trudeau has assembled a Cabinet to tackle domestic issues and craft policies that hit close to home
Trudeau appoints business-oriented Jonathan Wilkinson as Minister of Environment and Climate Change
As Canada's new Foreign Affairs Minister, can Champagne fix what Freeland broke?
Will Chrystia Freeland be the best prime minister Canada never had?
Francois-Phillipe Champagne takes helm at Department of Global Affairs during critical period in Canada-China relations
Trudeau taps Quebec MP Marc Miller for Indigenous Services
Business groups urge Morneau to push back on calls for new spending, tax hikes in minority Parliament
Trudeau' cabinet picks seem designed to project stability, seriousness
Scheer criticizes Liberal cabinet lineup while Kenney, Ford congratulate the new team
A closer look at the new faces in Trudeau's cabinet - and what they bring to the table
Freeland tasked with resolving Canada's 'big challenges' on unity, economy as deputy PM
Quebecers get top cabinet spots as environmentalists accuse Trudeau of caving to western pressure
7 faces in the new Liberal cabinet
With this new cabinet, Justin Trudeau attempts to correct past missteps
Chrystia Freeland named deputy prime minister in cabinet shuffle
Chrystia Freeland's new job puts her in the political line of fire
New environment minister Jonathan Wilkinson must close gap between Canada's climate ambitions and its policies
Trudeau turns to B.C. MP with Saskatchewan roots to helm tricky climate ministry
Doin' the crazy cabinet shuffle!
New cabinet needs to put Canadians first
For the most part bloated Trudeau cabinet is window dressing and little else
Trudeau's new cabinet aims to bridge western divide, smooth over relationships with premiers
Chrystia Freeland appointed Deputy Prime Minister, here's wha that means
Beijing is probably delighted with Canada's cabinet shuffle
Who's up, who's down and who's new in Trudeau's expanded cabinet
New foreign affairs minister Champagne faces uphill battle in Canada's bid for UN Security Council seat
In wake of Bloc surge, Quebec MP's take prominent  roles in new Liberal cabinet
Trudeau 2.0: Je ne regrette rien
For the record: Trudeau on his new cabinet and the disgruntled west
Why Trudeau's cabinet is still all blurry on the western front
Jonathan Wilkinson and a stick of dynamite
Justin Trudeau didn't beat his 2015 record for lingering hugs
What Chrystia Freeland's real role will be
Alberta premier urges federal ministers to take province's concerns seriously
Jordan, LeBlanc, among 4 MPs from Atlantic Canada named to federal cabinet
Trudeau unveils major cabinet changes with Freeland as deputy PM, new ministers for diversity, middle class
Vancouver areas MPs Johnathan Wilkinson, Carla Qulatrough, Harjit Sajjan and Joyce Murray back in Trudeau cabinet
Trudeau's New Cabinet Promises More of the same - mostly


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Former China booster urges Ottawa to take tough measures against Beijing in 'reset' of relations
Canadian ex-pat journalist says he was 'exiled' from Pacific nation home due to coverage of Chinese influence

Globe and Mail

Israel protests Canada fr UN vote supporting Palestinian state
Canada's rental costs rising, adding to affordability woes
Attorney-General David Lametti invokes power to block judge-ordered disclosures
The Conservatives can't be stuck in the past on LGBTQ rights
Prince Andrew stepping back from royal duties after much-criticized interview about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein


CBC

Conservative insiders say Scheer, party need to evolve on LGBTQ issues
Trade deal with Canada becomes U.S. impeachment football
Only governments can solve the Canadian illicit pot crisis


Toronto Star

Via's high frequency rail link from Toronto to Quebec raises safety concerns



Toronto Sun

Canadians will pay for Trudeau government's red ink


National Post

A letter that should not exist:  On Notley's obnoxious vice-regal fantasy
'May God have mercy on her': Somali-Canadian aid worker shot dead in Mogadishu compound
The Buffalo project: Behind the powerful cabal working on a new Deal for the West


Maclean's

The lesson behind Canada's most dangerous cities
Prince Andrew gives up royal duties as the Jeffrey Epstein scandal grows

Global

New Brunswick says new carbon pricing plan would reduce price of gasoline


Miscellaneous



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