Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, December 31, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, December 31, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Globe and Mail

Trudeau government's promises on tackling climate change stymied by lack of data
Study shows carbon-tax rebate helps lower-income earners the most
Poll shows Canadians favour national response to climate change despite Alberta's carbon tax objections
Poll finds little public appetite for aggressive measures in Jason Kenney's push for greater provincial autonomy
Federal government suspends popular immigration sponsorship program
Ottawa's renewed push for trade diversification is a necessary defence against Donald Trump
Happy carbon-tax day: When Albertans ruefully ring in a new tax, don't ignore the partisanship


CBC

Are 2020's tax changes 'significant' or 'a wash'?
Toronto parents of baby needing $2.8M drug turn to Swiss drugmaker's dose lottery as a last resort
Parent and grandparent reunification program reopening postponed as Liberals look at new system
How Canada's military reacted to seeing Pokemon Go Players trespassing on its bases


Toronto Star

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Toronto Sun

Colleges dupe parents and taxpayers with diversity staff


National Post

There's just no money coming in: Cannabis sector bracing for wave of insolvencies
No NYE fireworks on Parliament Hill as construction sets in
Veteran Conservative MP reveals Andrew Scheer punished him for supporting cannabis legislation


Maclean's

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Global

Tax changes, new RRSP rules: Here's what to watch out for in 2020
Who is the best PM of the 20th century? Depends on where you live in Canada, poll finds


Miscellaneous
                                             

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