Thursday, June 22, 2017

Ottawa Observations: Thursday, June 22, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, June 22, 2017.


Senators back down in budget feud, but make note of discontent
Senate drama showcases how poorly the Trudeau Liberals manage Parliament
Senators defer final vote on 'flawed' bill aimed at removing sexism from Indian Act
Quebec Premier Couillard, in change of tone, ties Michigan attack to Islam
Ottawa should play a role in funding new journalism
Time for Canada to revisit the tax deduction for child care expenses
Canadian sniper's record-breaking kill shot an 'incredible achievement'
Trudeau talks Trump tweets, Canadian steel and Russian cyber attacks in Q and A
Advocates warn Russia could derail Canadian bill targeting human-rights abuse
Scheer fundraising letter uses wrong title, asks party members to raise $19-million
Welcome to the new and improved Senate
Trudeau says there's 'no need for a Plan B' in NAFTA talks
NDP leadership candidates slam Trudeau's 'spineless' approach to Trump at Toronto debate
Montreal suspect in Michigan airport stabbing had tried to buy a gun, FBI says
'A hell of a shot': Sniper record latest example of deadly Canadian marksmanship
Justin Trudeau says no need for 'Plan B' to NAFTA
Previous attacks underscore dangers for Canadians in Afghanistan training mission
Senate passes budget bill with no amendments as Parliament breaks for summer
Canadian Special Operations sniper shoots Daesh fighter from 3.5 kilometres away
MPs on summer break will return to a different Parliament this fall
Ottawa must stop the stalling on Volkswagen probe
Donald Trump not welcome in Canada
Justin Trudeau pulls the teeth of our terrorist watchdogs
Shackled victim of sexual assault understood everything wrong with Canadian courts
Former MP Dean Del Mastro released from jail as his second appeal on election charges heard
What you may have missed from the madness of the last few days of the parliamentary session
Canada is seen as a global human rights beacon - but not so much, at home
Canada and the Looting of 'Africa's last colony'
Senators to MPs: Yes, we can change budget bills, but we'll let this one slide



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