Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Ottawa Observations Wednesday, December 4, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, December 4, 2019 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Ottawa has no way to tell if China owned senior care facilities kept staffing promise, BC watchdog says
Huawei is moving its R&D centre from the U.S. to Canada, but does Canada want it?
Senators to table motion calling for sanctioning Chinese officials for actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
Conservatives call on Trudeau government to increase pressure on China to resolve canola ban
Trudeau should tell Huawei, thanks but no thanks


The Mean Boys of NATO

Trump calls Trudeau 'two-faced,' overshadowing NATO summit
Trudeau's mockery of Trump could be Canada's burden to bear
Of course, Trudeau is two-faced on Trump. It's part of the job for him and all other foreign leaders
Even though it's from the odious Trump, the 'two-faced' smear cuts Trudeau deeply
Trudeau-Trump spat cast a shadow over a summit that got things done, say leaders
Don't blame Justin Trudeau. It's about time world leaders made fun of Donald Trump
In dishing about Trump, Justin Trudeau channels his inner mean girl
Trump calls Trudeau 'two-faced' after video showing PM and NATO leaders candidly talking about Trump goes viral
'I'm staying out of this one': Ford keeps out of Trudeau-Trump spat
Justin Trudeau picked a really bad time to make fun of Donald Trump
Hot Mic, Hot Mess: Why Trudeau needs to start making nice with Trump
'Two-faced' Trudeau's screw up with Trump could cost us
Trudeau's Mean Girls Act pushes US away when we need them most
Tough talk at NATO as Trudeau prepares for return of Parliament
Trudeau's gaffe underscores Canada's defence problems
Trudeau just couldn't resist needling Trump, even though Trump is absolutely right
'High School Gossip': Opposition rips Trudeau for Hot Mic comments about Trudeau
NATO divided: All the insults and spats from a summit supposedly about unity
Come for the Trump-Trudeau handshake, stay for the squirm
Trudeau and Trump: A brief history of hiccups in their relationship
Trump will remember Trudeau's NATO snickers - so may Canadian voters
Trump calls Trudeau 'two-faced' after video appears to show leaders gossiping
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau caught on-camera joking with world leaders about Donald Trump


Globe and Mail

Companies, unions, other leaders call on Ottawa and provinces to ramp up efforts on climate change
'Logging scars' show impact of deforestation in Canada is worse than we know, research finds
Is Canada's economy keeping up with the Joneses?Unfortunately, the answer is no
Bank of Canada holds rates steady, sees signs of stabilizing global economy
RCAF says Trudeau's backup plane being repaired after engine problem discovered in London
Infrastructure Bank pledges up to $300 million for port expansion near Montreal
Government eyes June national action plan on missing, murdered Indigenous women
Liberal House Leader Pablo Rodriguez sees 'strong will' in all parties to make minority government work
Good job, Brian Pallister. You've only made Bill 21 even more popular in Quebec


CBC

Ottawa failed to work with First Nations to prepare for new child welfare law, says AFN national chief
'We have hope': Ottawa pledges to support First Nations suicide prevention strategies
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear appeal from former Nazi interpreter
Another of the PM's planes is grounded - this time for an engine fault
RCMP owe the Aga Khan's island more than $56,000 for Trudeau vacation
Trudeau government moving forward on UNDRIP legislation, says minister
Ready to rumble: Liberal ministers brace for critics' grilling in the House of Commons
Andrew Scheer's personal numbers suggest he was part of the problem in October
Navy investigating reservist who encouraged fellow members of neo-Nazi web forum to enlist
Montreal leads call for tighter gun laws before Polytechnique anniversary
Talks to start soon on settling First Nations child welfare compensation, minister tells AFN
NATO's Secretary General lauds Canada's role in strengthening alliance
Auditor General's report finds Ontario not using 'sound evidence' in climate change plan


Toronto Star

Ford government's climate change plan is not based on 'sound evidence,' auditor general says
Pressure mounts on Trudeau to increase health care funding
Indigenous peoples will continue to suffer under Liberal minority
Bombardier to build flagship jetliner in new $350 million plant at Pearson airport
NATO Chief says Canadian missions in Latvia, Iraq helping strengthen alliance
When it comes to climate change, Doug Ford's numbers don't add up


Toronto Sun

Scheer says no more 'free rides' for Trudeau
Candidate nominations in Canada are a mess - let's fix that

National Post

Saskatchewan government seeks more immigration powers for province, like those in Quebec
Canada too slow to act on MMIW inquiry findings, says leader of Organization of American States
'Talk is cheap': What small cities in the west have to tell Prime Minister Justin Trudeau


Maclean's

The Maclean's 2019 Welcome to the Hill event in pictures
From residential school runaway to trailblazing MP


Global

Liberal throne speech to seek common ground between opposition parties: sources
Saskatchewan premier wants more immigration control, considers provincial income tax collection
Action plan on missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry to be released in June: minister
Mexico 'working hard' to finalize trade deal with Canada that meets US demands
Scheer tries to rally Tories to take on Trudeau amid leadership attacks
Greens won't support throne speech unless Fredericton abortion clinic receives funding
Ottawa failed to spend almost $8B in promised defence cash over recent years
Indigenous Services fights 'complex' communications environment to tell success stories: document

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