Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, August 22, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday, August 22, 2017


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Trump says U.S. will 'probably' terminate NAFTA
Immigration Minister denies that Canada was unprepared for surge of asylum seekers
Atlantic salmon turn up in B.C. waters after escaping fish farm
Liberals agree to hold emergency meeting on North Korea threat
Yes, Team Trudeau has to try to be 'friends' with Trump's people
Pot legalization must account for 'systemic racism' agains blacks: MP
RCMP should drop investigation into Vice-Admiral Norman, lawyer says
Trudeau pays tribute to soldiers who fought in Dieppe battle
Trump tells campaign rally that NAFTA negotiation will likely fail
Parliamentary committee ponders how to cope with nuclear threat from North Korea
Niki Ashton rejects NDP leadership endorsement from an B'nai Brith calls a Holocaust denier
Trudeau, border crossers task force to meet, review next steps in coping with asylum seekers
Liberal-friendly diplomat's new job pays above scale, but is he worth it?
Cross-border booze appeal a chance to hit reset on interprovincial trade, MP says
'Tremendous bravery and fortitude': Solemn ceremony pays tribute to Dieppe raid's fallen
Rising old age security spending dampened by CPP increases: report
Thousands of Atlantic salmon escape fish farm near Victoria after nets damaged
It may be time for Canada to embrace U.S. ballistic missile shield: MP
B.C. seeks intervener status in court cases against Trans Mountain pipeline
Why did conservative politicians wait so long to renounce The Rebel?
Canada would be wise to steer clear of return to 'graveyard of empires'
Conservatives prepare to 'ramp up' campaign against Morneau's tax-reform plan
Liberals say that NAFTA should have gender equality. Have they thought that through?
The world must finish its job - and protect its legacy - in Afghanistan
Did a Canadian company sell the wrong camouflage to Afghanistan?
Donald Trump thinks 'we'll probably end up terminating NAFTA at some point'
Donald Trump vows to keep fighting in Afghanistan. How does this affect Canada?
Niki Ashton 'in no way' accepts endorsement from alleged Holocaust denier
Feds trying to stem tide of refugees flowing into Canada
What if Trump's 'Dark Prince' is right about China's plan for Global conquest?
Massive number of Atlantic salmon escape fish farm southeast of Bellingham



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