Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, January 15, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions

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Iranian Air crash

Canadian government may offer interim compensation to families of Flight  752 victims
Garneau says compensation for Flight PS752 victims' is a 'priority'
In the Middle East, assigning blame is a political act - often a futile one
Low-level Iranian officials likely scapegoats for downing of Ukrainian plane, experts say
As Iran's investigation plays out, Ottawa considering compensation for families of Canadians killed in plane crash
The Iranian regimes hypocrisy has been unmasked
'It's not safe at all" Iran harassing families of plane crash victims, sources say
Arrests will only thwart investigation of flight PS752
Plane crash black boxes 'are with Iran,' Canada prepared to help decode: Garneau


Globe and Mail

Iran warns European troops in Middle East could be next to be endangered
Cyberwar is coming to a city near you
Climate threats now dominate long-term risks, survey of global leaders finds
Jessica Mulroney, friend of Meghan Markle, caught up in Duchess's legal row with British tabloid
Duke, Duchess should foot security bill if not performing Royal duties in Canada: former minister James Moore
Meghan and Harry move to Canada: The plan so far, and the questions it raises
The Canadian Crown meets residual royalty: The awkward truth about Harry and Meghan in Canada
No, those who defend the Wet'suwet'en territory are not criminals
Enough is enough: Collateral damage from Trump is costing Canada too much
Canadian governments ought to get serious about bringing down debt
Peter McKay says 'I'm in' for Conservative leadership race
Chrystia Freeland will operate out of the same building as the Prime Minister's Office
Competition Bureau investigating three federal political parties over deceptive marketing complaints
Current RCMP investigation of alleged foreign corruption could lead to first test of DPAs


CBC

'I'm in': Peter McKay confirms he's running for the Conservative leadership
Stephen Harper resigns from Conservative Fund board as leadership race heats up
Supreme Court to hear B.C. case attempting to halt TransMountain pipeline expansion
Ottawa considering 'significant and meaningful' compensation fo privacy breach victims
Crosbie-isms: Notables, quotables and one-liners from a plain-spoken politician


Toronto Star

Air Canada turns to Canadian-built jet to tap new U.S. markets
The RCMP is shutting down its financial crimes unit in Ontario. Here's why former former top Mounties say it's a mistake
MacKay says 'I'm in' for Conservative leadership bid
Liberals, Conservatives and NDP face competition bureau investigation into how they use Canadians' personal data
Liberals, Conservatives and NDP face competition bureau investigation into how they use Canadians' personal data
Pickering's false alarm has raised false fears about nuclear power. The fallout from global warming is the bigger threat


Toronto Sun

Is Prince Harry making the right decision?
Canadians give Prince Harry and Meghan the Royal meh
The Royals in Canada - it's a difficult decision
MacKay jumps in, as Ambrose jumps out
Maple Leaf Foods vs. Indiana and America's No. 1 Hoosier


National Post

Harper misquote shows why 'regime change' needed in some Canadian newsrooms
There's a revolution going on in the Middle East. Why can't the West see that?
Meghan makes public appearance, but low key Vancouver Island community takes it all in stride
This isn't about Harry or Meghan. It's about Canadians being cheapskates
Harper's spectre hangs over Tory leadership race, but the man himself remains above the fray
Don't rule Rona Ambrose out just yet, despite reports she won't seek Conservative leadership
How satisfied are you with things in Canada? Poll reveals a chasm between Alberta, Quebec
Why Canadian sanctions against Iranian revolutionary guards may do more harm than good


Maclean's

Time for Trudeau to draw a line with Trump
Stephen Harper resigns from the Conservative Fund board to block Jean Charest


Global

Stephen Harper steps down from Conservative Fund board as potential candidates gear up
Supreme Court to hear BC case attempting to halt Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Watchdog to probe Liberals, Tories NDP for alleged misuse of big data
'Im in': Peter MacKay announces he will run for the Conservative leadership


Miscellaneous
     
Horgan's Pipeline push betrays his Reconciliation promise
'Each Moment Here is a Victory': Wet'suwet'en Supporters Aren't Backing Down
Duchess Meghan Markle visits another Vancouver organization: Justice for Girls