Thursday, January 16, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, January 16, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, January 16, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Want to bring the Michaels home? Send Meng Wanzhou back to China
With China and the U.S., Canada is caught between two belligerent, aggressive powers
Jean Chretien's former chief of staff calls for 'prisoner exchange' to free Michael Kovrig, Spavor
The Odds of Huawei's CFO Avoiding US Extradition are just one in 100


Iranian Air crash

The weapon system believed to have shot down UIA Flight 752 designed to riddle air targets with shrapnel
Champagne warns investigation into Iran's downing of Ukrainian airliner cold take 'a number of years'
For the grieving countries of Flight 752, there are few tools to force Iran's hand
Canada calls for an independent criminal investigation into Flight PS752 crash
Tragedy broke Iranian community's heart. An outpouring of love will help it heal
Flag-draped coffins and special burial plots: Iranian propaganda shrouds plane crash victims' funerals
Ford calls for regime change in Iran as he announces scholarships in memory of 57 Canadians killed in crash
Why Iranian-Canadian co-operation is important to both countries
Ontario scholarships to honour those killed by Iran's evil regime: Ford


Globe and Mail

Supreme Court dismisses BC bid to limit heavy oil shipments across the province
US Senate approves USMCA, leaving Canada as sole country left to ratify deal
One is the loneliest number: On the world stage, Canada has been left to stand alone
Meghan and Harry's very millennial struggle, give or take about $40-million
John Horgan, Doug Ford would welcome Harry and Meghan as residents of their provinces
Conservatives debate whether election performance report should be shared with all candidates
Alberta urges Ottawa to address outstanding questions on Indigenous child welfare legislation


CBC

Supreme Court dismisses BC's bid to save bill blocking Trans Mountain project
Manning Centre to change its name as founder Preston Manning announces retirement
US Senate approves new version of North American free trade agreement
John Crosbie: Political 'giant', family man and Newfoundland and Labrador icon remembered at state funeral
How the Conservatives could shake things up to expand their political appeal
Former Manitoba reservist linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in US
Conservative leadership fee makes this the most expensive race ever - but is it worth the price?
Canadian military resumes some operations in Iraq following Iran scare


Toronto Star

US Senate passes trade deal with Canada and Mexico
Conservative leadership race shows old rivalries die hard
With sustainable finance, BlackRock hands Morneau the key to his budget conundrum, but will he take it?
Erin O'Toole to position himself as unifying candidate in Conservative leadership race
Political consequences: Here's what the Trans Mountain  pipeline fight has meant for Trudeau, Kenney and Horgan
Harper steps aside as Conservatives gear up for party leadership race
John Crosbie remembered as patriot, 'indomitable' force at state funeral


Toronto Sun

Canadian Tire takes Trudeau's corporate welfare for green cars


National Post

Why won't the government make its Gender Based analysis public?
Supreme Court dismisses BC case against TransMountain pipeline
FBI arrests fugitive Canadian reservist after tapping into encrypted neo-Nazi chatroom
Creator of popular Conservative Ontario Proud page joins Erin O'Toole campaign team


Maclean's

Rideau Hall's harassment levels are still among the worst in the public service
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles should the only Royals around here
Standing against a BC pipeline from three provinces away


Global

Supreme Court rejects BC appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline case
BC government, environmentalists 'disappointed' over Trans Mountain court decision
US Senate overwhelmingly approves trade pact with Canada, Mexico
John Crosbie remembered as patriot, 'indomitable' force at state funeral


Miscellaneous
     
Horgan won't meet Wet'suwet'en on Northern Tour
Federal health minister says too early for broad drug decriminalization

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