Sunday, January 19, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, January 18 & 19, 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 18 & 19, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Canada is facing China's brutal might and our main ally - the U.S. is AWOL
Crown, lawyers for Meng Wanzhou expected to tangle over disclosure privilege
What to expect from Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing this week


Iranian Air crash

Canada keeps up pressure amid signs Iran won't turn over plane's black boxes
Bodies of Ukrainians killed in plane crash are returned home
Why we can't blame Donald Trump for the downing of Flight 752
Canada presses Iran to share black boxes from PS752 crash amid mixed signals from Tehran
Eight years after, Canada's move to close Iranian embassy still controversial


Globe and Mail

Armed Forces and neighbours pitch in to help snowbound Newfoundlanders
"It brings me great sadness': Harry addresses break from Royal Family
No more 'royal highness': Prince Harry, Meghan strike deal to step aside as senior Royals
Conservatives think the party's next leader should be bilingual. They are wrong
Bill Morneau expects to announce soon changes to fiscal stabilization program as demanded by Alberta

CBC

Trudeau cabinet holding 3 day retreat to plot parliamentary strategy for minority government
Lametti says assisted dying bill to be tabled in February
Public servant who promoted $225M baby formula plant now sits on Chinese investor's board
As cabinet meets in Winnipeg, Trudeau government's agenda remains unclear
Federal government approves Newfoundland's request for assistance, including army mobilization following blizzard
'Stop this investigation': Jean Charest's lawyer says former premier steered clear of corruption
Auditor General reviewing federal government's handling of student loans program
'It is not your duty to be average': Here is why we celebrate Lincoln Alexander's legacy


Toronto Star

The Trans Mountain pipeline will likely become one of the largest Indigenous-owned assets in the world - and that's just the start
Prince Harry is part of a long tradition of 'spare heirs' frustrated with their roles
Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up 'highness' titles
Quebec MP Gerard Deltell says no to Tory leadership
Claims of illegal party financing could damage Jean Charest's hopes of political comeback


Toronto Sun

Armed Forces being mobilized to help Eastern Newfoundland dig out
25 years since Somalia affair stained Canada's reputation
China to step up countermeasures as SARS-like virus outbreak grows
Canada should cash in on single sport sports betting
Partnering with government is not a good idea
Royal deal costly for Harry and Meghan but good for Canada
Canadians are ditching CBC, so why do we keep funding it
BC takes a beating in its pipeline battle
Bloody battle that doomed Hitler's war machine
Senate filled with outstanding people doing good work
The Conservatives have to get this one right
Provincial alert system needs fixing


National Post

Armed Forces to help Newfoundland residents after province records unprecedented levels of snow
Royal deal clears way for Harry, Meghan part-time Canada move: experts


Maclean's

Harry and Meghan's historic deal with the Queen
The blizzard that buried St. John's: photos and videos


Global


Troops arrive in Newfoundland to assist after historic blizzard
No assessment made on security for Prince Harry, Meghan, safety minister says
Balancing autonomy, vulnerability key for how Liberals will amend assisted dying laws: Hajdu
MPs return to Ottawa, but with little interest in foreign affairs
Is the Liberal government's promise to repeal mandatory minimum sentences dead?
BC's loss at the Supreme Court is a win for Canada


Miscellaneous
     
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to lose HRH title usage as they step back from royal duties
Author Jeremy Rifkin makes case that Canada is risking its economic future by keeping spigot wide ope for oil and gas
Mourning Flight PS752, Canadians don't believe truth will come out: poll

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