Monday, January 6, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Monday, January 6, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Monday, January 6, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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

Trudeau may face a tough decision with the U.S.-Iran quagmire
Democrats draft resolution to limit Trump's military powers as U.S. official send mixed signals on Iraq
Congresswoman Jayapal investigating detentions at Canada-U.S. border amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Donald Trump crosses a line in Iran. But it's not the end of the world
Champagne says Canada committed to its Iraq operations despite Iraq's vow to avenge Soeimani killing
The brewing situation between Iran and the U.S. is very much Canada's problem
In search of a less partisan approach: Let's use Conservative-agreed upon climate targets
Iran is too weak to start a world war
US denies its plans to withdraw from Iraq as NATO stands firm on training mission
U.S. stops dozens of Iranian-Americans returning from Canada
Even without war, Trump's attack is a disaster
Khamenei wants to put Iran's stamp on reprisal for U.S. killing of top general, sources say
NATO willing to restart Canadian-led training mission in Iraq when security situation improves
How will mad mullahs retaliate now that terror leader is dead
Shame on those who support a dead terrorist over democracies
A sad sign to see Soleimani supporters in Canada
The Soleimani killing exposes problems at home here in Canada
Trump's Soleimani killing the latest blow to allies' trust in United Sates: experts
Canadian soldiers hunker down in Iraq amid differing U.S. military, NATO messages
'We were anxious': Iranian family says they were held at U.S.-Canada border for hours
Trump, Iran and Canada: How Do you fight an Artisanal War?


Globe and Mail

RCMP poised to enforce injunction order against Coastal GasLink protestors in B.C.
Coastal GasLink halts construction after access road is blocked
Relatives of Canadians killed in Boeing 737 Max crash want public hearing, response from Marc Garneau
Alberta NDP urges government to shut down energy war room following cavalcade of errors


CBC

Federal natural-disaster bills now average more than $430 million a year
Trudeau's Senate representative says ethics code needs revamp after the Don Meredith sex scandal
Rising costs drain contingency fund for Canada's new fisheries science ships


Toronto Star

Pierre Poilievre to announce Conservative leadership bid, Baird to chair campaign
Wildfires draw attention to Australia's climate policies
Justin Trudeau returns to Ottawa with beard after trip to Costa Rica
As sequel to Wet'suwet'en pipeline showdown looms, does B.C.'s UN pledge point the way forward?
Alberta's $30 million 'energy war room' won't divulge how it spends taxpayer money

Toronto Sun

Trudeau's carbon footprint, and Canada's keep growing
Canada's very well rested Prime Minister





National Post

When did 'progressives' stop caring about ordinary folks' problems


Maclean's

Who wants to be Conservative leader?


Global

Trans Mountain, LNG pipeline among projects UN racism committee urges to be stopped
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland meets with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson



Miscellaneous
                                             
UN racism committee calls for halt to Site C, Trans Mountain and LNG pipeline

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