Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, December 6, 2016



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, December 6, 2016.


Morneau defends tax change that has doctors threatening to leave Canada
Pipeline protests won't change decision to proceed, Notley says
Trudeau reassures First Nations of commitment to deliver on promises
On cash-for-access, the Trudeau Liberals keep digging lower
A rallying cry for moderates in the energy wars
Trump views Canada favourably, Mulroney says
Conservative leadership hopefuls crowd stage for debate in Moncton
Privacy watchdogs warn Ottawa not to expand surveillance powers
Federal spending falls short for students on reserves, budget watchdog says
Rachel Notley's visit to B.C. sends a strong message to Alberta
Liberal's voting questionnaire raises more questions than it answers
Trudeau narrowly avoids walkout during speech to First Nations chiefs
Conservative leadership race: 2nd debate brings broad policy agreement but a few attacks, too
Pay now or pay even more later: Coalition wants first minister to boost mental health spending
Brian Mulroney predicts 'significant record of achievement' for president-elect Trump
Liberals paint gloomy picture of Canada's economy
Conservative MP seizes agenda from immigration minister at committee
Trudeau cabinet expected to debate renewed Ukraine mission
Privacy watchdog to look at electoral reform survey amid privacy concerns
'Man who walks among the stars': AFN honours tearful Gord Downie
'We can't abandon them': Senators urge more language, mental health supports for Syrian refugees
'A dating website designed by Fidel Castro': Opposition blasts Liberal electoral reform survey
Privacy watchdogs urge caution with encryption laws
Newfoundland veteran Michael Kennedy released from Iraq prison
Federal funding gap disadvantages First Nations students, PBO says
Environmental group still being investigated by Revenue Canada
Conservatives hold 1st bilingual leadership debate tonight
B.C. First Nations chief resigns from missing women portfolio over 'insensitive' photo
Can Trudeau counter populist angst?
Liberals should put an end to Harper's charity chill
Chris Alexander fails the leadership test
'Lock her up' chant is strike three for Tory hopeful Chris Alexander
Alberta 'lock her up' scandal is a contrived non-story
Some Conservatives struggle with French in debate focused on jobs and party unity
'A victory for fairness': Senators agree to allow more independents on committees
Former CPC ministers spent more than $100,000 to 'coach' their staff on finding new jobs after election loss
Businessman says Trudeau's invitation to meet Chinese Premier Inspired Fundraiser
Time to end Criminal Code's State-Sanctioned Homophobia
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley touts Kinder Morgan pipeline during B.C. trip







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