Ottawa Observations: Thursday, March 8, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, March 8, 2018


Steeling ourselves for a potential trade war

Pending NAFTA result, Trump exempts Canada and Mexico from tariffs
Canada gets relief on tariffs - but Trump's olive branch comes with thorns
Trump's tarrif agenda does not make economic sense
Trump was concerned that Chinese steel was entering United States through Canada: source
'True Team Canada effort': Freeland praises work to secure reprieve from Trump's steel tariff
Canada and Mexico to be exempt from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
Trudeau says Liberals 'on the right track' with Trump as Canada eyes steel tariff exemption
Trump gives Canada an exemption from tariffs - subject to NAFTA negotiations, he says
Canada should tell Trump to take a hike on tariffs
Trudeau dodges steel bullet
Trudeau's call to Trump credited with securing exemption from steel tariffs
Donald Trump is starting a trade war' Here's why it will go dangerously wrong
Relief for B.C. aluminum and steel tariff exemption announcement
Steel tariffs: Canada willing to work with U.S. on steel, aluminum dumping, Bains says


Globe and Mail 

Trudeau to appoint RCMP's first permanent female commissioner
Notley threatens to turn off oil taps in dispute with B.C. over Trans Mountain Pipeline
Jaspal Atwal isn't a government agent, lawyer says
Federal government urges Iran to allow professor's widow to leave the country
Income sprinkling tax changes a windfall for government, budget watchdog says
Goodale vows to toughen Canada's gun-licence screening
Liberals set to roll out billions of dollars in second phase of infrastructure funding


CBC

Trudeau to name Brenda Lucki as Canada's first permanent female RCMP commissioner Friday
Kent Hehr's accuser says she's been subjected to violent, sexually charged online abuse
Bank of Canada hides Space Invaders-themed game on website featuring new Viola Desmond banknote
Alberta Premier threatens to cut off oil to B.C. in fight over pipeline: throne speech
Jaspal Atwal 'shocked and devastated' by invite fallout, says he's no terrorist
Canada signs revised TPP with sights set on new deal in South America
Families take MMIWG inquiry to Federal Court seeking right to be heard
New $10 bill featuring civil rights activist Viola Desmond unveiled
Bloc Quebecois leader unveils plan to quell party discord
First Nations demanding a cut of cannabis tax after pot legalization
Liberals income sprinkling tax change could affect some families earning less than $100K: PBO
How contending with Trump might help Trudeau move past the India debacle
International Narcotics Control Board remains troubled by Canada's pot legalization plans
Atwal tired of being 'raked over the coals' in the media, says his lawyer




Toronto Star

--

Toronto Sun

First Nation's chief taxman wants control of pot tax
Voters need to stop sucking the teat of government

National Post

Alberta threatens to cut off oil exports to B.C. if Trans Mountain obstruction continues
Canadian dollar set to plunge to lowest level in 15 years on 'bully's mismatch,' currency guru says
Atwal 'devastated' by uproar over invited to Trudeau event, says he has renounced terrorism



Maclean's

Suddenly, Rachel Notley warns she'd cut off oil shipments to B.C.
Is Doug Ford the populist hero Canadians are looking for?

Global

Trudeau to place woman at helm of RCMP amid sexual harassment scandal
Alberta premier threatens to reduce oil shipments amid pipeline dispute with B.C.
Former PM Kim Campbell elaborates on 'Sleeveless dresses' tweet
'I feel like I'm going to be just another statistic': Daughter of murdered woman tells MMIWG inquiry
British Columbians could be facing gas at $2 to $3 per litre without Alberta oil
Jaspal Atwal lawyer says media has 'obsession' with client, criticizes report for asking questions
Andrew Scheer says pro-free trade countries must unite against Trump protectionism


Miscellaneous 

Electoral reform: Myths and Misinformation Prop Up the Status Quo
Jaspal Atwal is sorry for embarrassing Justin Trudeau in India