Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, October 18, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for October 18, 2016.

Ottawa to target home energy in renewables push
Philpott, provinces hit impasse over health funding
Ottawa's housing stress test is needed, CMHC head says
Trudeau year One: Shrewd symbolism and flair brought him farther than anyone expected
Tories target Liberals for clampdown on Iraq mission details
Ex-MP Andrew Saxton, businessman Rick Peterson join list of Tory hopefuls
Canada, Ontario and Algonquins sign land claim agreement in principle
Transgender rights bill passes key Commons vote, heads to committee
Chinese billionaires take interest in Canadian clean technology
Health ministers wrap tense talks with no agreement on federal health funding
Canada-EU trade deal just a 'hiccup,' ex-PM Brian Mulroney says
Historic land deal with Algonquin peoples signed by Federal, Ontario governments
Canadian Forces base to host design and engineering tests on LAVs destined for Saudi Arabia
Canada's climate change money shouldn't go to developing countries, Sask. premier says
Judge asked to fine ex-Harper adviser Bruce Carson $50K for illegal lobbying
Tailor immigrant and refugee mental health services for culture, language, report urges
Indigenous people need 'direct representation' in Parliament argues Nunavut Tunngavik
People of colour 'shut out' of Supreme Court, Halifax social worker says
Health ministers prime for debate over health spending
Liberal push to win Southern Alberta seat likely 'a waste of resources,' expert predicts
Improve rules governing First Nation spending, critics demand
Chinese billionaires to address Trudeau's 'rigid' rules on trade and investment
Liberals should be bold in tackling challenges of second year
Prentice a good leader at the wrong time
Canada's diversity model should be defended, not denounced
Trudeaumania's biggest inconvenient truth
Trudeau's carbon price sends our jobs to U.S.
Liberals' carbon pricing along with pipeline approval a winner with voters, poll suggests
Tory leadership candidate Michael Chong wants to privatize CMHC to fight trend to higher housing prices
While Russia expands into new oil markets, Canada consults, and consults, and consults
How do you solve a problem like Wallonia? Tiny region is blocking Canada-EU trade pact worth billions
New poll says Canadians support the idea of independent pot retailers; few support liquor store sales of cannabis
Health Ministers revolt as provinces about to reach end of gravy train
Tugboat fuel spill on BC coast a 'warning,' says NDP MP
Memo to Trudeau: CBC earns our tax money, corporate media does not
Canada's cybersecurity strategy is anemic: expert
Health Minister Jane Philpott offers apology of sorts to provincial counterparts
More diplomacy could help provinces when demanding health dollars: professor
Canadians split on whether Trudeau government is spending their money wisely
Tense federal-provincial talks on health care underway
CETA: EU Trade Chief says Wallonia opposition still roadblock to trade deal


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