Thursday, December 12, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, December 12, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday, December  12, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

The most influential Canadian policy-maker of the year? Chinese president Xi Jinping
Let's keep up the pressure for Kovrig and Spavor
Opposition 'mean boys' could force Liberals to deal with China


Andrew Scheer resigns

Andrew Scheer resigns as it's revealed Conservative donors paid for his children's private school tuition
Who will replace Andrew Scheer? Conservative leadership race launches with big names staying mum, others bowing out
Andrew Scheer is quitting. What happens to the Conservatives now? What we know so far
Scheer's departure alone won't fix the Conservative Party's long-standing problems
Andrew Scheer's departure was sudden. It was also inevitable
Scheer's postelection performance ensured his run as leader was beyond salvaging
Who's next? Conservative speculation about Scheer's replacement breaks into the open
Conservatives face an awkward question: What if Scheer wasn't the problem
Opponents, colleagues bid farewell to Andrew Scheer
Jason Kenney has 'no interest' in leading federal Conservative Party
How Andrew Scheer's Conservative leadership fell apart
Who will replace Andrew Scheer? Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole and Rona Ambrose all cited as possible contenders
Why a new Conservative leader could shake up things for Alberta
Scheer's exit is an opportunity, not a blow, say many Conservatives
Andrew Scheer's stepping down could transform the political landscape for decades to come
Conservatives not ready for prime time
Exasperated Scheer leaves on his own terms
Scheer resignation a surprise, but necessary
Trudeau Liberals rack up first loss as Scheer suddenly resigns
Scheer stepping down: 'his heart never seemed in the fight'
Here are some possible contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as Conservative leader
It was not a question of if Andrew Scheer would leave, but when
How Andrew Scheer made an unlikely rise to the Conservative leadership - and then lost it two years later
Jason Kenney says Ambrose would be a brilliant Conservative leader
Conservatives won't pick a winner until they understand why Scheer lost
Andrew Scheer steps down as Cosnervative leader, urges party to 'stay united'
Scheer is out. What happens next will Change Canada forever
Conservatives after Scheer: the revolution eats its own
Andrew Scheer steps down amidst questions about his use of party funds
Scheer steps down: A brief timeline of his career on Parliament Hill
Premier Ford thanks Andrew Scheer for service as federal Tory leader steps down
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer resigns, vows to stay on until new leader chosen
Andrew Scheer resigns as Conservative leader
And now, the Harper comeback. Just read the signs
Scheer's Gone, but the Conservatives' Troubles are just beginning
The Most Wonderful time of the year (unless you're Andrew Scheer)


Globe and Mail

Third China-owned senior care facility in BC placed under government management amid concerns over health, safety of residents


CBC

Transport Minister calls 'racist' email 'unacceptable, reopens investigation
Jody Wilson-Raybould is refusing to move of her entire ministerial office suite
Quebec's top court won't suspend province's religous symbols band, but judees say rights being violated
Fraudsters almost swindled the Royal Canadian Mint with payroll 'spoofing' scam                       
Don't blame Trump: New study explores Canada's surge in asylum-seekers
Ethics law forbids ex-minister Philpott from paid work for First Nation



Toronto Star

Quebec religious symbols law causes harm but shouldn't be suspended, Appeal Court says
Opposition politicians should embrace Trudeau's trade deal. The alternative is much worse
Federal lawyers appeal court ruling for Aga Khan investigation
New NAFTA has some wins but still a bad deal



Toronto Sun

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National Post

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Maclean's

On Trump's Christmas wish list: Canada's quick ratification of USMCA

Global

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Miscellaneous

Cultural navigator Majot Bains writes a shocking personal essay about Justin Trudeau's hold over the bureaucracy
Vancouver resident's e-petition calls on Canada to urge Chilean government to end military and police repression



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