Ottawa Observations: Thursday, January 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, January 9, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Iranian Air crash

Ukraine Airlines plane mistakenly 'shot down' by Iranian missile, Trudeau says
Canadian officials, Transportation Safety Board heading for Iran
Canada, Iran hold rare call as plane crash investigators release initial findings
How a missile might have hot a plane down and what a probe will look for
A devastating loss rips through Canada's academic community in wake of Flight 752 tragedy
If Iran did shoot down the plane, what can we do about it?  Nothing
Trudeau says evidence indicates Iranian missile brought down Ukrainian flight
So far, Iran is offering Canada only limited access to its crash probe
Iran denies that missile brought down Ukrainian airliner despite, Canadian U.S. assertions
Trudeau is just the latest PM to keep his distance from an American act of war
As Canada looks to probe plane crash, we are paying for past decisions
Trudeau wants justice but how do we hold Iran accountable?
Iranian missile shot down Ukrainian jet, Trudeau says
Evidence suggests Iran shot down passenger jet
We will not rest until we get justice, says Trudeau as he calls for credible investigation into downing of flight 752
Plane was shot down by Iranian surface to air missile says Trudeau
'No good options' All eyes are on Trudeau as West faces dilemma in dealing with Iran
Canadians are rightfully demanding for the truth but are we ready to hear it?
What caused the Ukrainian plane crash, and why Canada should investigate
Donald Trump gets impeached - 63 Canadians die
Trudeau confirms missile strike as likely cause of plane crash: Full transcript
Champagne stresses need for answers in crash probe with rare call with Iran
Justin Trudeau says unintentional Iranian missile strike may have brought down Ukraine International Airlines flight


Globe and Mail

Prince Harry, Meghan facing criticism in Britain over plan to step back from Royal duties
Meghan and Harry coming to Canada is the fairy-tale ending we all deserve
Long may it reign: Forget about Harry and Meghan, the monarchy will always come first
'This airplane is designed by clowns': Boeing releases 'unacceptable' internal messages on 737 Max
Is Justin Trudeau eyeing the exits?
When is a beard more than a beard? When it's on Justin Trudeau's face
The pros and cons of three Conservative Party leadership contenders
Investigation concludes Warren Kinsella's Daisy Group did not break elections law
Conservative MPs looking for unifying leader amid simmering regional resentments


CBC

Police chief says Parliamentary Protective Service to blame for 'extra fear' after Ottawa shooting
MP Marilyn Gladu is running for the Conservative leadership
'Seek and Destroy' campaign against People's Party didn't violate elections law: commissioner
Bank of Canada to make new $5 note, seeks public input on who should be on it
Feeling 'betrayed' social conservatives look for a Conservative leadership candidate they can believe in
Canada offers more aid for Australia as brushfires burn
John Crosbie in declining health, family appreciates 'outpouring of support'


Toronto Star

Justin Trudeau wants to focus on domestic concerns but Trump won't let him


Toronto Sun

Harry and Meghan called 'whining, ego-crazed, deluded leeches'
Will Harry and Meghan be selling their story to US media?
Uncertain contenders kicking the tires to replace Andrew Scheer
Canadians united by air crash tragedy


National Post

A majority of Canadians want Prince Harry to become Governor General
Liberals about to deliver another kick in the groin to corporate Canada
Marilyn Gladu to run for Tory leadership, the first woman to enter race
Pierre Poilievre's kind of nerve is what the Conservative leadership needs 
Peter MacKay '100 per cent in' for the Conservative leadership race, friends say


Maclean's

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry quitting royal life: Your questions answered


Global

Former Newfoundland Lt. Governor John Crosbie in failing health; family asks for privacy
Ottawa budgets $11 million for sabotaged Canadian Coast Guard vessel to be repaired


Miscellaneous
     
After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's announcement, Markle reportedly flying back to Victoria
Jane Philpott on Politics, Integrity and Her New Role in Indigenous Health