Monday, December 23, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Monday, December 23, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, December 23, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Chinese embassy takes swipe at 'some Canadian politicians' over talk about cases of Kovrig, Spavor and Meng
Chinese consulate in Vancouver criticizes media reports on volunteer recruitment, training
Chinese embassy lashes out at 'some politicians' over talk of freeing Canadians
New Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams risks China retaliation with Uyghur Muslim support
Could Meng Wanzhou arrest cause permanent Canada-China rift?


Globe and Mail

Thank you, Canada, for letting me play basketball - despite Turkey's threats against me
Murray Sinclair has tried for years to shock Canada into confronting colonialism. He's not done yet
RCMP deny media report they were prepared to shoot Indigenous activists at Coastal GasLink pipeline protest
Canada Post holiday delivery delays cost small-business owners a fortune
Federal government commits to waiving citizenship application fees
Post-Taliban mission was not a failure, despite scathing U.S. report, Afghan ambassador says
Newfoundland Premier Dwight Ball asks for trust in face of looming financial challenges
Conservative Party's fundraising boss Jaime Girard takes over as acting director
Ottawa, Alberta agree to follow province's methane regulations while negotiations on equivalency continue



CBC

NDP wants RCMP investigated following report of plan to send snipers to Wet'suwet'en blockade
5 quakes strike within hours off Vancouver Island, no damage or injuries reported
Celtics' Kanter thanks Trudeau for chance to play in Canada on Christmas
Conservative Party taps fundraising boss to lead party on temporary basis
The only female premier left in office is NWT's Caroline Cochrane
Industry briefing questions Ottawa's choice of guns, defence systems for new frigates
Low-income rates could rise as StatsCan moves to redraw poverty line


Toronto Star

Trudeau gets personal. Here are 10 things he reveals about himself



Toronto Sun

Playing politics with the 'R word' as Canada's economy sputters
Another year of debating a useless handgun ban
Make Alberta a top priority for 2020



National Post

Dragon's Den star could swap reality TV for the Conservative leadership race
Our not-so-brave new world has gone bananas
The Trudeau Liberals are bottom of every class
'I am not Scott Morrison': Canadian discovers now is a bad time to look identical to unpopular Australian PM

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Global

'Lethal overwatch': Public safety minister asks RCMP about Indigenous blockade language
Six earthquakes strike off BC coast, no damage or tsunami expected

Miscellaneous

BC RCMP blames 'inflammatory' Guardian article for damaging relations with hereditary chiefs


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