Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday/Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

The U.S.-China trade deal is bad for Canada - and we can't do a thing about it
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen sweeps back into power as voters back her tough position on China

Iranian Air crash

'Outraged and furious' Trudeau urges Iran to take full responsibility after admitting it shot down Flight 752 in error
A 'Canadian tragedy': Trudeau joins Albertans to honour victim of Iran crash as country mourns
'Death to the leader': Angry Iranian protesters take to the streets again over downing of Ukrainian plane
UIA Flight 752 investigation  must look at why Iran's airspace wasn't closed, says head of MH17 probe
Canadian officials head to Tehran to probe downed Ukraine Airlines flight after Iran issues more visas
Ukrainians angry at Iran over deaths on Flight 752, and at own government for being slow to react
All Canadians are mourning': Trudeau attends Alberta vigil for victims of Flight PS752
Canadian officials arrive in Iran amid PS752 investigation - with more on the way
Events have a way of derailing things
Trudeau outlines 'first steps' on long road to justice for UIA Flight PS752 victims
Trudeau says Iran must take 'full responsibility' after admitting its missiles brought down PS 752
The political impact of the downing of Flight PS752
Why Trump's call for an expanded NATO presence in the Middle East will be a hard sell
Canada's response to Iran crash a '180 degree shift' from Air India disaster, experts say
Champagne says Canada, allies deserve answers on downed UIA Flight PS752
'Your entire country stands with you' Justin Trudeau tells Edmonton during plane crash memorial
A Toronto memorial filled with grief, rage and thought's Iran's next 'human error' could be nuclear
The Iran plane crash dealt a huge blow to Canadian universities. Here are some of the bright minds that were lost
'They are liars': Iranians in Toronto say they're angry, but not surprised at Tehran's admission it shot down Ukrainian jet
Trudeau's fury couched in language of diplomacy
Maple Leaf Foods CEO takes aim at U.S. government over plane crash in Iran
Deputy PM tells Iranian crash vigil we will get justice
Freedom must be the future for Iran
Iranians now furious with Iran's government
It dishonours lives lost to blame this crash on Trump
Blame Trump for Iranian missile that's what CBC says
Canadian's eyes are now opened wide to Irans wretchedness 
Canada needs to side with the people of Iran
'Death to the dictator': Outrage protests erupt in Iran for leaders denying fault in Ukraine plane crash
Iran must take full responsibility Trudeau says, after Iran denied fault for days
Packed Edmonton memorial honours Iran plane crash victims: 'No words can ease the pain'
Deadly toll of Iran plane crash on Canada to put 'strain' on relations with Trump



Globe and Mail

Alberta's Kenney not living up to own standard on approving energy projects
Conservative leadership race to officially begin Monday as rules set


CBC

Conservative leadership race to kick off Monday as party sets rules
Green leadership candidate wants the vote opened to all Canadians
Wexit Party granted eligibility for next federal election
What would it mean for Harry and Meghan to come to Canada?
10 years later, Michaëlle Jean laments flawed response to devastating Haiti quake




Toronto Star

Harper 'supportive' as hopefuls prepare to join Conservative leadership race
Canadian refugee makes history as state delegate at UNHCR forum
What on earth was CBC thinking airing that documentary 'Passport babies'
A 'furious' Trudeau says Iran must compensate families and conduct open investigation into downing of Ukrainian jet
Conservative leadership race to officially begin Monday as rules set
Province apologizes for Pickering nuclear plant false alarm, says cellphone alert was 'human error' during training


Toronto Sun

Answers demanded after Pickering nuclear alert sent in error
Spotlight on Harry and Meghan drama Monday
Both Trudeau and Ford are finally acting like adults


National Post

'My first reaction was kind of shock': False alarm about nuclear emergency awakens Ontario
False nuclear alert shows Canadians are on their own in case of disaster
Ontario government apologizes for scaring public with false alert, warning of nuclear 'incident'
Queen Elizabeth calls Prince Harry for crisis meeting following Sussex's surprise announcement
Haitian-Canadians commemorate decade anniversary of earthquake, say sense of loss still 'vivid'
Tories set stricter rules for candidates entering race to avoid overcrowding like last time


Maclean's

The CPC's Social Conservative risk


Global

Canada needs fewer 'lifers' in politics, says Tory MP amid leadership speculation
Conservative leadership race officially kicks off Monday now that the rules are set
UN criticism of Canada misses a big part of the energy development story



Miscellaneous
     
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs pose monumental challenge to $40 billion LNG project and the BC NDP government
Weather keeps Trudeau from Victoria; prime minister to chat with premier via video