Friday, January 3, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Friday, January 3, 2019



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, January 3, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Iran/United States and the rest of us ...

Trudeau's handling of the Iran crisis could define his second term
Iranian-Canadians dance, cheer and celebrate death of top general in Iran
Safety of Canadians in Iraq of 'paramount concern' Foreign Affairs Minister says
Iran calls U.S. air strike and 'act of war,' vows retaliation for death of powerful general
Mideast braces for Iran's response to U.S. drone strike on key military commander
Is the Soleimani assassination meant to distract from Trump's impeachment crisis?
With Soleimani dead, the U.S. must brace for the wrath of Iranian hardliners
As U.S. airstrike ramps up threat of war, about 500 Canadian Forces personnel are serving in Iraq
Soleimani's 'reign of terror is over' Trump says of top Iranian general killed in airstrike
'Everybody is worried': Soleimani's killing stuns Toronto's large Iranian diaspora
Assassination of top Iranian general ordered by Trump part of attempt to engineer a realignment of the Middle East
'The game has changed.' Iran vows 'harsh retaliation' to U.S. airstrike that killed top general hear Baghdad airport
Dozens of Iranian-Canadians rally in North Toronto following death of General Qassem Soleimani
These are the current Canadian military and police missions in the Middle East
Who was Qassem Soleimani Iran's shadowy spymaster killed in a U.S. strike?
Canada needs to stand firm against Iran
Trump right to kill master terrorist
Qassem Soleimani: How the US tracked and killed one of Iran's most feared men
'War is coming'" After the killing of Qassem Soleimani, what's Irans' next move?
Canada calls for 'restraint' in Iran following death of military chief Soleimani
The U.S. was justified in killing Soleimani - but is it ready for what comes next?
The U.S. has gone rogue, and Canada may be caught in the crossfire
The 2020's have already begun with a military bang
Trump impeachment: Iran crisis adding uncertainty to trial already in flux
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Phillipe Champagne cites Canadian concerns about Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promises vengeance for U.S. murder of General Qassem Soleimani


Globe and Mail

Next stop, Ottawa: Mark Carney comes home with a mixed record at the BoE as quesitons surround his political ambitions
Sweet story: 'Joyful Syrian refugee gains Canadian citizenship'
New leader to be chosen by federal Conservative members on June 27
Liberals set table for national school-food program, warned to avoid top-down approach
Alberta to foist rural policing costs on rural municipalities
Canada's cities are about to add millions of new residents. they can't all drive to work


CBC

Conservatives to pick their new leader on June 27
Mounties worried about anti-immigrant backlash after terrorism arrests: documents
'Mistakes will be made': Federal minister acknowledges difficulty of Indigenous child welfare reform
'Yahoo!': Calgary MP's organ donor bill gets second life in new year


Toronto Star

Federal Conservatives to choose new leader at June 27 convention in Toronto
Newly elected MP Anita Anand brings a wealth of experience to public services portfolio
Liberals set table for school-food program, warned to avoid top-down approach
New asylum laws to restrict flow of migrants from U.S. yield few results


Toronto Sun

New Afghan memorial should celebrate successes there


National Post

Federal Conservatives set leadership votes for June 27, opting for shortened race
'A disturbing new normal': How Jewish Canadians are reacting to spate of anti-Semitic violence
'A terrible experience': The CRA asked Canadians to assess customer service - and they didn't hold back


Maclean's

Canadian politics needs way more shame
New taxes, bans and climate rules: 46 new laws across Canada in 2020


Global

In bid for UN Security Council seat, Canada's position on reform could be a barrier: analyst


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