Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, November 27, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, November 27, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Hong Kong activists appeal to Canada to probe violence, enact sanctions on leaders
Why this official says Justin Trudeau needs his 'head examined' over silence on Hong Kong
Huawei decision needs to be made
Crises are unfolding all over the world, and Hong Kong may be the frontline
Media asks court to approve broadcast, webcast of Meng's extradition hearing
Media fights to broadcast extradition hearing of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou


Globe and Mail

Prominent Conservatives set up non-profit to campaign for Leader Andrew Scheer's removal
Andrew Scheer can choose to go out on a high note
Alberta's election agency stops disclosing names of people, organizations fined for violating law
Trudeau hoping that UN ambassador will move into adviser role in PMO
Former Ontario Liberal environment minister says it's too late for a carbon tax
Canada has plenty to gain from upping its defence spending
Hey Canada, pick up the phone. Competition is calling
Liberals promise to make stronger privacy laws a priority
Freeland, American and Mexican counterparts close to approval of USMCA side agreement, sources say

CBC

Freeland visits Washington for pre-Thanksgiving push to resolve NAFTA differences
Warren Kinsella's Daisy Group settles with former employee accused of Project Cactus leak
Lynn Beyak is back on the Senate payroll after suspension over letters condemned as racist
Human rights tribunal postpones compensation submission deadline on First Nations child welfare case
Snowbirds to return to Moose Jaw after last month's jet crash in Atlanta
Carbon tax must hit $210 per tonne by 2030 to meet Paris targets, report concludes
How solid is Andrew Scheer's Conservative caucus support?
Former Nova Scotia Premier Gerald Regan dead at 91


Toronto Star

McKenna dons hard hat, vows to pick up pace of infrastructure projects
Here's why you should like the federal carbon tax

Toronto Sun

CSIS took an interest in Danforth shooting new docs confirm
Political promises on climate change are fake news
Why are Trudeau Liberals still pondering a Trojan Horse?



National Post

Canada needs carbon tax of $210 a tonne by 2030 to meet Paris targets, report says
Alberta judge opens way for defence lawyers to challenge police use of cellphone tracking devices
Prince Charles in preparation to take over as head of British monarchy

Maclean's

Saving Andrew Scheer
The people Via Rail is leaving behind
What would Trudeau do without Chrystia Freeland?
National Pharmacare - the time is now


Global

Lynn Beyak says she's ready for Senate duty following suspension over racist letters
McKenna prioritizes building quickly in first speech as infrastructure minister
Scheer to assign key roles in Tory caucus as questions mount over leadership
Manitoba takes out ads in Quebec over Bill 21
UN Security Council members had 'vested interest' in blocking Khashoggi probe: Canadian official
Canada waited too long for carbon tax to work, says former Ontario environment minister
Former Premier of Nova Scotia Gerald Regan dead at 91
Honesty in accounting is missing from every major party's climate change policy


Miscellaneous




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