Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, March 6, 2018



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, March 6, 2018


Steeling ourselves for a potential trade war

Industry steels itself for Trump trade action
Just when Rio Tinto thought it was safe to boost aluminum production, Trump throws a monkey wrench
Hoping for an exemption from tariffs, Canada is keeping its powder dry ... for now
Canadian CEO supports Trump's steel tariffs, wishes they were even higher
Why Donald Trump is on the right side of the steel trade war
Take that Trump: The WTO can authorize Canada to hit U.S. with US$32.B in retaliation measures
Bill Morneau says Trump's attempt to link steel tariffs and NAFTA will not improve deal



Globe and Mail 

Senate adds new delay to Ottawa's cannabis-legalization plan
Poll shows Trudeau is not unbeatable
Canada didn't violate trade agreement in B.C. pulp mill case, NAFTA tribunal rules
Canadians think Liberal deficit spending 'wrong,' government-funded report suggests
National Indigenous women's inquiry seeks additional time to complete its work
Canada will meet climate targets despite emissions gap: McKenna
Andrew Scheer's strange mission to London
Bill Nye prods Trudeau to explain Kinder Morgan pipeline decision


CBC

Canada well-positioned to handle NAFTA turmoil: Morneau
MMIWG inquiry asks federal government for 2 year extension
The U.S. wants a NAFTA deal within weeks. Is that possible?
'Science Guy' Bill Nye prods Trudeau to explain rationale behind Kinder Morgan
Plan to send Canadian peacekeepers to Colombia fizzled due to official foot-dragging
Bernier rejects Liberal MP's apology over identity politics flareup on Twitter
Amid political intrigue, navy welcomes new interim resupply ship to fleet in Halifax
Budget funding for black communities shows government is 'listening', says Liberal MP
Canada will meet climate targets despite emissions gap: environment minister


Toronto Star

Trump throws more uncertainty into NAFTA mix as latest round ends without big developments
Bombardier looks to raise $638.4 million in stock sale


Toronto Sun

Oh Canada, who stands on guard for thee?
If you think journalism's bad now, just wait til the Feds fund it
Fiberals, Liberals and populist change


National Post

Surgical retaliatory strikes the best way to show Trump that trade wars have a price
More Liberal gaffes uncovered from Trudeau's not so excellent India visit
Five things we learned about science from Justin Trudeau and Bill Nye
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley continues to hold threat of another wine boycott over B.C.
As MMIW inquiry requests an extension, a timeline of its rocky 18 months


Maclean's

Bill Nye meets another science guy
What's happening to Canada's defence spending?


Global

Tory MP Maxiime Bernier refuses to meet Liberal MP after apology for Twitter barbs on racial issues
MMIW inquiry formally requests two year extension
Canada 'all in' on meeting climate change targets despite emissions gap: McKenna


Miscellaneous 

Bill Nye the Science guy throws Kinder Morgan questions at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau



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