Sunday, February 5, 2017

Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, February 4 and 5, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments
from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, February 4 and 5, 2017.


Quality of French-immersion teachers questioned as demand soars in Canada
Three years in, CRTC to review code of conduct for wireless industry
Rona Ambrose vacationed on billionaire's yacht amid Trudeau trip scandal
In debate debut, Kevin O'Leary is his own favourite topic
Conservative leadership hopefuls engage in lively debate amid crowded 14-person field
As we learned in Quebec, no one is safe from extremism
Kellie Leitch's immigration policy could damage Conservative Party
O'Leary shrugs off attacks at Conservative leadership debate
Conservative leadership candidates spar over jobs and taxes while taking aim at O'Leary
O'Leary spent most of 1st week of leadership campaign in the U.S.
Conservative memberships likely down from 2004 leadership race despite larger field
Breakfast with the Tories: Deepak Obhrai, the long shot candidate who stood up to Stephen Harper
'Tragic trend': More Canadians travelling to Switzerland end their lives
Trudeau's promise of electoral reform: From 'we can do better' to accusations of betrayal
Canada choosing 'the opposite approach' on refugees and immigration: Hussen
Trudeau calls Halifax imam at home to offer condolences, comfort
MMIW commission off to a bumpy start as communications director let go
Kevin O'Leary was less than wonderful in debate debut
Don't be deaf to the threat of dog whistle politics
Why do parties choose the wrong leaders?
Combating the rise of post-truth politics
It will take more than a tragedy to recast the accommodation debate
Leitch's harassers must be denounced
On electoral reform, Trudeau didn't just break a promise - he lied
Are you smarter than a Liberal?
Once upon a time, terrorism wasn't so complicated
Trudeau needs help with Trump
Canadian warship project a mess, as one of world's largest shipbuilders threatens minister it won't bid
Liberals spent at least $4.1 million consulting Canadians on the electoral reform policy that would never be
Tory leadership hopefuls in Halifax opt for low-key evening taking pot shots at Kevin O'Leary
'We don't beat the celebrity-in-chief with another celebrity-in-chief: CPC leadership hopefuls target O'Leary
Kellie Leitch says her campaign will continue going in 'same direction' after unexpected Kouvalis exit
Maxime Bernier says opponents are 'afraid' of his policies on equalization and supply management
Trudeau should 'lift the cap' on refugee sponsorships in wake of Trump immigration order: protestors
'A very vicious cycle': Sexual abuse root cause of indigenous suicide crisis, Aglukark says
Canadian lawyers volunteer to help people navigate Trump travel ban at airports
Do the factor that led to Donald Trump's presidency add up in Canada
Ottawa's anti-radicalization centre to look at all forms of hate including alt-right: Goodale
What's 'broad support' for electoral reform? Minister can't exactly say
Conservative leadership candidates target Kevin O'Leary in Halifax debate
Canadians Won't forget Trudeau's Broken Promise on Electoral Reform



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