Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, December 14 & 15, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, December  14 & 15, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Montreal's Power Corporation deepens ties with China's prominent Bo family
China's 'magical reality' is a growing threat


Globe and Mail

Former SNC0-Lavalin executive Bebawi guilty on all charges in international corruption case
Harper, other Conservative Fund directors fired party's top staffer to avoid donor backlash on tuition fees
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion faces fresh legal challenge
Trudeau takes steps to insulate himself from political risk
Partway through first term, Quebec Premier Francois Legault already planning his exit - after a second term
The frustration in the West over energy policy is very, very real
Privacy czar Daniel Therrien finds gaps in federal party politics on protecting persona information
Policy over populism: It's time for a new Conservative leader to get serious about the business community


CBC

New draft ethics guidelines for judges caution them about post-bench work
CRA loses box of 'sensitive' taxpayer information in truck accident
Violence in Iraq isn't stopping Canada's training mission there, says general
Trans Mountain oil pipeline faces latest legal challenge in court
Former SNC-Lavalin executive found guilty on Libya corruption charges
Longest UN climate talks end with no deal on carbon markets
Being an MP at 21 is 'an amazing honour and a privilege' says Eric Melillo
Boy at forefront of 'no-fly' list flight flagged again, redress system not expected until late 2020
Now that Brexit's a go, how about that Canada-UK trade deal?
Chrystia Freeland is now the minister for almost everything
Parents of Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan say a memorial is more important than an inquiry
From fourth place, Singh says he'd rather push Liberals than work with Tories
Cabinet's mandate, if fulfilled, could offer a lot for northerners
Alberta and Quebec have different arguments for separation, says Bloc MP
'Entirely appropriate' for feds to weigh climate impacts of oilsands project: minister
New Speaker says he'll evict Wilson-Raybould if she doesn't leave willingly


Toronto Star

Jury finds former SNC Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi guilty on all charges
Facing mass job losses, they built their futures around LNG, a cleaner alternative to oil. Now some say the bottom is falling out again
Tax advantage was better in Canada even after Trump cuts Finance document says


Toronto Sun

Defence Minister says Canada 'very fortunate' to have Vance as defence chief
Entitled ways of Scheer and Wilson-Raybould
Blizzard: Canada's conservatives could learn a thing or two from UK
Wanted - a leader with charisma and backbone who pushes back
Expect issues based Conservative leadership race
Scheer's message lost in fog of war
Politicians in denial about growing gun violence


National Post

Ottawa extended status of eligibility to hundreds of thousands over concerns the decision was rushed, documents show


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Global

Canada's new environment minister 'disappointed' by results of UN climate talks
Canada's 'very fortunate' to have Vance as defence chief, minister says
Jagmeet Singh still mum on whether NDP will vote to ratify CUSMA trade deal
Rempel Garner not ruling out run to replace Scheer, says Tories need 'bold' reset
Tories in turmoil over firing of executive director: sources
Privacy commissioner finds gaps in federal party policies on personal data collection
Quebec Environment Ministry sends Côte Saint-Luc warning over missing drinking water reports

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