Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, January 7, 2020



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, January 7, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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

Iran fires missiles at two bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops in retaliatory attacks for Soleimani killing
Iran's new military boss is less charismatic but equally dangerous
During this time of uncertainty on Iran, fear has replaced trust in the U.S. president
Canada moving some troops out of Iraq for security in wake of US killing of Iranian general
Northern Iraq airbase targeted by Iran has been key in Canadian fight against ISIS
Iran missile strikes: Canadians safe, no know U.S. casualties
Canada pauses military operations in Iraq amid escalating US-Iran tensions
Canadians unharmed as Iran strikes back at U.S. with missile attacks on Iraq bases
Are we on the edge of World War III?
Mike Pompeo pushed for the airstrike that killed Iran's top general. Now he's managing the fallout
Canadian personnel had been based in area of Iran attack
'More important now than ever': Canada hoping to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East
Canada relocating some troops from Iraq to Kuwait
Multiple rockets fired at two Iraqi bases hosting American forces, confirms Pentagon
Could Canada be dragged into a war with Iran?
Enough with the leftist hissy fits, blowing up Soleimani was a no brainer
Trump's hit on Soleimani exposed a lot of uncomfortable truths
Iran launches missiles at U.S. base in Iraq


Globe and Mail

Wet'suwet'en chiefs vow to defy Coastal GasLink injunction, intensifying standoff one year after RCMP truce
Fuel efficiency, Donald Trump and Canada's battle against climate change
Reviving Energy East pipeline first step to independence in uncertain times
Solving homelessness will require infringing on individual rights

CBC

Canadians calling CRA facing longer wait times, getting unreliable answers, CFIB audit finds
Deputy Prime Minister Freeland meets with Kenney, Nenshi in Calgary
New RCMP union hopes to start salary bargaining by mid-March
Work must stop on Trans Mountain, Site C, LNG pipeline until First Nations approval, UN committee says



Toronto Star

Ottawa won't say how much it will spend to compensate First Nations children
Here's what the Conservatives should do to regain power
Boeing reverses course and urges simulator training for pilots of troubled jet
Hereditary chiefs say they will protect territory in pipeline dispute
As brushfires ravage Australia, Canadians must hold themselves accountable


Toronto Sun

CBC wants more money to broadcast less Canadian content
Quebec emerging as potential hub for Tory leadership hopefuls



National Post

The Trudeau Liberals will have to live with being in breach of a UN declaration they should never have adopted
Federal spending hits record high as demographic time bomb set to explode
Evictions don't solve homeless problems


Maclean's

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Global

CUSMA moves forward with vote from Senate panel - but final vote timing uncertain
Statesman, 'daddy' or dud: Justin Trudeau's new beard ignites social media




Miscellaneous
                                             
Trans Mountain Deal was structured to bleed billions, finds economist
A 2020 vision for climate action
BC sends emergency crews to Australia to help combat fires of a biblical scale

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