Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene from Thursday, December 29, 2016.
Liberals steer clear of Kerry's Israel comments, reiterate support for two-state solution
Lisa Raitt on running for Conservative leadership as husband battles Alzheimer's
Governments face wave of lawsuits for prison injuries amidst rising violence
Canada's housing market expected to cool further into 2017
Want to boost Canadian innovation? Open our borders
Canadian government cautiously optimistic about Syrian ceasefire
Gender identity vs. genitalia: Prison policy changes on the way for trans inmates
'Why does my daddy have so much work': ex-Mountie recalls Justin Trudeau, the boy
Former rock star Trudeau downgraded to 'regular politician'
Canadian republicanism is a pathology, but it won't survive past the next coronation
Trump's Buy America pledge could set off a trade war with Canada because of a ferry terminal
Ottawa scorecard 2016: The winners and losers under the Trudeau government
Six reasons Trudeau's cash for access fundraisers are wrong
Let's make Canada 'even better' in 2017, governor general says in New Year's message
Ujjal Dosanjh: Trudeau should replace odorous case or access with Chrétien's per vote subsidy
