Monday, January 13, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, January 13, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Monday, January 13, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Huawei technology reaches across Canadian, European research networks
Canadian taxpayers, companies subsidizing Huawei research
Judge denies media consortium's request to broadcast Huawei CFO extradition hearing
Judge turfs media request to broadcast Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing
No cameras in courtroom in Meng Wanzhou case, BC judge rules
'A difficult choice': Will Ottawa's Huawei 5G decision consider fates of Canadians jailed in China?


Iranian Air crash

Trudeau says Canada wasn't warned of Soleimani strike, says crash victims would be alive if not for U.S.-Iran tensions
Crash probe will only find answers if Iran lets it
Iran's policy toward dual nationals means Canadians must negotiate over burials
Trudeau's leadership stands out in a week of national pain and loss
Canada Strong fundraiser aims to raise $1.5 million for families of Canadian plane crash victims
Canada investigates reports that Iran is harassing families trying to repatriate remains of crash victims
Adding Iran's Guard Corps to terror list bad for Canada, says ex-Tehran envoy
Canada getting access to black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner - but role in investigation still unclear
Families of PS752 victims could go after Ukraine airline or Iran in bid for compensation
Probe into what led Iran to shoot down Ukrainian flight will help stop next disaster, Canadian investigators say
Will the fallout from Flight 752 push Iran to the edge?
Toronto businessman launches $1.5 million 'Canada Strong' fundraiser for Tehran crash victims
Trudeau effectively blames Trump for Iran shooting down plane
Local philanthropist unveils effort to help families of Iran crash victims
Maple Leaf's Michael McCain slices and dices Trump
Trudeau finds that whipping out some rhetoric doesn't earn Canada respect
'Why were they flying?' Law firms recruit relatives of Iran plane crash victims to sue airline
Without recent escalations, Iran plane crash victims would be 'home with their families': Trudeau
'Encouraging': TSB commend Iran's co-operation in crash probe, will attend accident site
Canada hosting  response group meeting on next steps in probe
Maple Leaf Foods CEO lambastes 'narcissist in Washington' for plane crash in Iran


Globe and Mail

Coastal GasLink project will be built: BC Premier John Horgan
Queen agrees to let Harry and Meghan live part-time in Canada
Harry and Meghan will need a good immigration lawyer if they want to stay in Canada
Harry and Meghan, and why members of the Royal Family can't live in Canada
It's not the same old story: Canada's aging population is on the rise, but we don't have the resources to match
Ottawa needs to play bigger role if economy falters, Morneau says
Ottawa launches public consultations to meet court deadline to loosen rules for medically assisted death
Indigenous survivors of Indian day schools can now apply for compensation, Ottawa says
Federal government working on new policies to stop illegal shipments of Canada's garbage



CBC

Businessman Bryan Brulotte won't seek Conservative leadership
Hassan Diab and family suing federal government for $90 million over failed terrorism probe
Canada hasn't decided if it would cover security costs for Harry and Meghan: Morneau
Trudeau announces federal Liberal cabinet retreat to be held in Winnipeg
Who should get a medically assisted death? Canadians get 2 weeks to weigh in on new limits
Pot seizures jumped at U.S. border in the year after Canada legalized cannabis
Canada considers new international push to oust Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro


Toronto Star

Ottawa hasn't decided whether to cover Harry and Meghan's security bill, Bill Morneau says, contradicting U.K. tabloid
Tough rules for Conservative leadership race could thin the field
Queen Elizabeth announces 'period of transition' allowing Harry and Meghan to live part time in Canada



Toronto Sun

Prince Harry's dilemma: 'He loves the Queen, he loves this country'
Canadians support the Royals - up to a point


National Post

Prince Harry and Meghan would have to apply for Canadian citizenship like everyone else
Prince Harry and Meghan get blessing from Queen to live more independent life, with transition period in Canada
Before Prince Harry there was another - meet the first 'Guy' in Meghan's life
Who cares if Trudeau grew a beard? Just about everyone apparently
Federal government opens consultation on reforming the medically assisted death law


Maclean's

Michael McCain takes the era of the outspoken CEO to the next level
9 clues in the Queen's statement about Harry and Meghan's future


Global

Federal government working to stop illegal shipments of Canada's trash overseas
Trudeau: "Lots of discussions' left on who will cover Meghan and Harry's security costs in Canada
Applications open for Indian day schools financial compensation
Federal government takes a giant step forward on proactive disclosure



Miscellaneous
     
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