Sunday, December 1, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Huawei publishes letter from Meng Wanzhou on anniversary of her arrest
Huawei's Meng Wanzhou says she has learned to 'accept' her restrictions
Time for Trudeau to call China our adversary
Inside the final hours that led to the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
China wants Canada to shut up. That's exactly why we shouldn't
A year ago, Ottawa did the right thing by arresting Meng Wanzhou. We're still paying the price
Foreign Affairs minister wants a new 'framework' on Canada-China relations
This BC mayor says his fight against a cocktail party taught him about the power of China's government
Canada arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou one year ago. Here's what has happened so far and what to expect in the coming months
Taiwan should have a seat at the UN climate talks
Trudeau needs to make a play now in the game of What do you do?
Hong Kong Airlines to discontinue direct flight route to Vancouver
Oil paintings and books for detained Huawei executive


Globe and Mail

Scheer camp attempts to calm criticism of Conservative Leader
Jason Kenney pushes 'fair deal' for Alberta at first UCP annual meeting since election
Andrew Scheer defends leadership as opposition mounts within party
The sole Premier to stand up against Bill 21
Alberta's property tax break for gas producers leaves municipalities facing loss of revenue
Jason Kenney  urges public-sector unions to make sacrifices in wages, benefits to avoid layoffs



CBC

Group of premiers band together to develop nuclear reactor technology
NATO marks 70 years with mutual suspicion and insults
'My country fed me to the wolves:' Veteran slams government settlement for military sexual misconduct victims
The premiers have new power - what will they do with it?
Former top public servant calls on western premiers to settle outstanding Indigenous land claims
'Incredibly low': Only118 pardons granted for pot possession in first 4 months
NDP leader promises to push for climate action, affordable housing in Iqaluit 
Green caucus will ask the 'tough questions' says rookie MP
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney to serve as UN special envoy on climate
Jason Kenney invokes Ralph Klein in speech to UCP members at 1st AGM since election win
Former Navy ship in Bridgewater 'imminent threat of pollution' coast guard says
Ford rallying Premiers to call for large increase in federal health transfers
Conservative deputy leader apologizes for comparing Pride parades to St. Patrick's Day events after criticism
Hundreds protest public service cuts at UCP meeting in Calgary


Toronto Star

Climate change is the biggest threat to Trudeau's minority government
Faith itself is not Andrew Scheer's problem
Mark Carney's new climate-change job comes with new clout
Voters keeping pressure on Kenney, Moe, survey results suggest
Whisper campaign questions Black Liberal candidate's appeal outside Montreal
Doug Ford's partner in disruption and disinformation: Greg Rickford flirts with climate denial and delay
Tory deputy leader apologizes for comparing pride, St. Patrick's Day parades


Toronto Sun

Ford's charm offensive to bring Premiers together
Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick push for nuclear power future
Can Premiers get a pipeline deal at Toronto meeting?
Question Scheer yes, but don't forget Trudeau
If Trudeau cares about refugees, he should prove it


National Post

Disgraced Prince Andrew retains Canadian military roles
Kenney's party shows up united and affable in first gathering since landslide victory
Council consensus: what premiers are hoping for out of Monday's meeting



Maclean's

The dominant power in Quebec: the CAQ


Global

What Canada's premiers are hoping to achieve at Monday's meeting
Fiscal stabilization reforms to be a focus of premiers meeting: Moe
Bank of England's Mark Carney to become United Nations climate finance envoy



Miscellaneous



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