Ottawa Observations; Friday, January 17, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday, January 17, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou heads back to BC court one year later
Canada's troubles with China don't end with Meng Wanzhou
Meng Wanzhou's lawyers argue her actions are not crimes under Canadian law
Arrest delay could buttress defence in Meng Wanzhou extradition case


Iranian Air crash

Ottawa offers $25,000 per-victim to Canadian families affected by Iran plane disaster
Ottawa and Tehran hold rare meeting as Iran's Supreme Leader issues defiant sermon
The losses we can't measure from the fall of Ukraine International Flight 752
Iran plane crash victim's family struggles with aftermath
Canada offers $25K to families of Canadian victims on Flight PS752
Canada provides $25,00 to families of Canadian victims killed in Iran's downing of commercial jet
Trudeau blames Iran, not Trump and offers compensation to families
Government will give Iran crash victim families $25,000 each for funeral expenses, travel


Globe and Mail

Western Canada cold snap disrupting oil production and refining
'Unprecedented' blizzard prompts state of emergency in St. John's
Former envoys urge creation of federal registry to keep track of work for foreign entities
Canada to bolster screening of passengers from central China for coronavirus at three airports
Who's running for the Conservative Party leadership? The list so far
Would Harry and Meghan's move to Canada degrade the ideals of the Crown?
Harry and Meghan have no idea: Immigrating to Canada is hard
Métis nations ask Ottawa to negotiate directly with them, not national body
Canada hires group to train staff in hopes it wins UN Security Council seat for 2021

CBC

State of emergency declared in St. John's region; raging blizzard brings eastern Newfoundland to a standstill
Civil rights groups challenging Quebec's religious symbols ban file appeal to Canada's top court
Canada's Ebola vaccine almost didn't happen, new study reveals
Alberta chief medical examiner  Dr. Elizabeth Brooks-Lim resigns
'I'm appalled': Lawyers alarmed as Ottawa gives more powers to US border officers at Canadian airports
Hustle or slow walk? Timing of new NAFTA now up to Canada
Canada will withdraw forces if Iraq formalizes request for foreign troops to leave: Sajjan
Premier Brian Pallister, Mayor Brian Bowman will meet with PM during cabinet's Winnipeg retreat
Toronto businessman, failed Conservative candidate Bobby Singh entering CPC leadership race


Toronto Star

It shouldn't take a plane crash to get politicians working for Canadians


Toronto Sun

Has the Stephen Harper we knew somehow gone soft?
Canada should allow assisted suicide for those with mental illness


National Post

Why is Payette lobbying foreign diplomats to support Canada's UN Security Council bid?
First Nations Chief blasts 'condescending' UN anti-racism directive that called for pipeline to be shut down
BC Premier John Horgan trips up in his virtue-signalling sword dance
Avalanche crashes into house in St. John's as very dangerous blizzard slams Newfoundland
Preston Manning's cachet has faded but there is not one to replace him
At Annual World Economic Forum in Davos, the world order remains intact - for four days at least


Maclean's

Who will be the next Tory leader? Ask Rona Ambrose

Global

State of Emergency declared in St. Johns 'unprecedented' blizzard hammers Newfoundland
Métis nations from Alberta, Saskatechewan and Ontario want direct negotiations with feds
Feds to avoid selling TransMountain pipeline so long as risks remain
Quebec man charged in alleged online threats aimed at Trudeau, Muslims
'Show some respect': Horgan ruffles feathers with LNG plant visit that skips Indigenous leaders
Federal government looks to hire trainers as it vies for UN Security Council seat


Miscellaneous
     
First Nations leaders call on RCMP to refrain from violence in pipeline standoff