Five stories in the news for Wednesday, Feb. 13——MPS TO HAVE SAY ON SNC-LAVALIN CONTROVERSYThe SNC-Lavalin controversy shifts today to the House of Commons justice committee, where MPs will decide whether to investigate allegations of undue political arm-twisting. ——SASKATCHEWAN, OTTAWA MEET IN COURT OVER CARBON TAXLawyers are expected to pack a Regina courtroom today to argue the constitutionality of a federally imposed carbon tax. ——DECISION EXPECTED IN GYMNASTIC COACH’S TRIALA judge is expected to deliver a decision today in the sexual assault trial of a former high-ranking gymnastics coach. ——SCIENTISTS RECONSTRUCTING PAST CLIMATE IN B.C. — Transport Minister Marc Garneau makes an announcement today in Richmond, B.C., concerning funding for assessment and removal of abandoned boats.

Source: National Post February 13, 2019 09:11 UTC