Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, March 20, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China kidnapped two Canadians. What will it take to free them?
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
When does social distancing end? These graphs show where we're heading and why
Medical-technology companies asked to ramp up production in wartime-like move
What services are available and how to protect your mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic
Snapshots of the socially distanced life abroad during the pandemic
Angela Merkel, on her way out, rises again
Ottawa announces COVID-19 funds for industry to produce medical equipment
Trudeau says migrants attempting to cross border will be rejected
Ottawa's cultural funding to continue, but festivals may need extra help if pandemic persists
Canada to turn back asylum seekers, close borders at midnight to stop spread of COVID-19
Prepare for multiple waves of COVID-19 over 12 months: military chief to troops
What can governments do to prevent pandemic-driven price gouging?
Bulk of COVID-19 response funding for Indigenous communities ready to go, says minister
Canadians trapped in Morocco by COVID-19 restrictions to be evacuated this weekend: Trudeau
Ottawa unveils plan to harness industry to ramp up production of COVID-19 medical gear
Federal government considers leveraging military in mobilizing health manufacturing sector against COVID-19
Foreign affairs minister tests negative for COVID-19
How the shutdown after 9/11 paved the way for the new Canada-US border response to COVID-19
Leaked email reveals Ontario regional medical officer's criticism of provincial COVID-19 strategy as cracks emerge in front line
Canadian politicians have rarely faced a bigger challenge than COVID-19. Here's how they're handling it
'Canada has never faced a situation like this' Justin Trudeau says, as Ottawa rallies manufacturers to make medical supplies
COVID-19 can teach us to live more intelligently
Is Toronto headed for full lockdown amid COVID pandemic?
Whitby family stranded in Ecuador during COVID-19 gets no help from feds
Coronavirus is just more fodder for Chinese propaganda
Trudeau finally closes illegal border crossing
Extreme social distancing can't hold for long
When this is all over, Canadian politics will be engulfed by a major debate
Finally Roxham Road is closed
How Taiwan and Singapore managed to contain COVID-19, while letting normal life go on
Getting a handle on COVID-19's economic fallout
Federal government announces plan to 'mobilize industry' to produce medical supplies
Here's how to apply for government help during the coronavirus pandemic
Yes, flights are still landing in Canada. No, they're not full of foreigners
Why I'm not coming home to Canada during the coronavirus pandemic
The helpers, stuck at home, who cannot help during the COVID-19 pandemic
The dark side of Canada's coronavirus response
10 mythical myths about the coronavirus
How Americans underestimate the threat of the coronavirus
BC announces 77 new cases and 1 new death, 22 now in hospital
St Stephen NB prepares for change on eve of coronavirus border restrictions
NS boosts support for businesses, freezes provincial student loan payments
Emergency responders' jobs changing in face of coronavirus pandemic
Quebec schools could remain closed until May as coronavirus cases climb to 139
Growing concern for BC's homeless as coronavirus cases continue to mount
Child care gets a boost to help support essential service workers during coronavirus crisis
Police lay out consequences if Ontario emergency orders aren't followed
Montreal announces measures to protect city's homeless amid pandemic
BC health officials aren't saying which communities have cases. Here's why?
BC automotive association wants parts of industry declared an essential service during COVID-19
UBC study to look at how people cope with coronavirus outbreak
March 20 BC coronavirus update
BC government vows to protect renters facing eviction due to coronavirus
Parks Canada closes visitor services at national parks, historic sites
Young adults and children are note safe from this pandemic
The ticking 'Time Bomb' in the Downtown Eastside
We face two stark choices for dealing with COVID-19
BC's Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 77 new COVID-19 cases and orders all BC restaurants to end dine-in service
City of Vancouver shuts down all restaurant table service, closes playgrounds
What a long, strange emotional week we had in Vancouver
Senator Larry Campbell is driving from BC to Ottawa to vote on an emergency COVID-19 bill
Surrey looks to warehouses for sick as BC households asked to distance and isolate
Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19
BC Reports 77 new COVID-19 cases for total of 348, as restaurants ordered to close
Smaller BC airlines stop flights to slow spread of COVID-19
Isolated but not alone - communities often rise to the challenge during crises
Safety, equipment levels a concern should COVID-19 cases rise: BC Nurses' union president
Call for COVID-19 protective equipment spurs college, distiller, TV show to help
Globe and Mail
Faces of the economic fallout: 15 stories from across Canada
Ottawa receives 500,000 new applications for Employment Insurance as coronavirus-related layoffs increase
Astonishing speed, extraordinary breadth: How this recession differs from 2008
Starbucks to close nearly all Canadian locations, only drive through and delivery will remain open
Alberta offers stimulus measures for oil and gas sector hammered by coronavirus pandemic
Airlines face reckoning as government help comes with strings attached
CBC
Conservative Party punts Karahalios from leadership race as Peterson drops out
Toronto Star
Many worry the national economy is about to fall off a cliff. Bill Morneau thinks he knows how to keep the panic at bay
Gig economy workers already knew that coronavirus is teaching the rest of us now
Doug Ford says he 'won't hesitate' to order more closures to contain COVID-19
Toronto Sun
Sunwing pilots left in lurch, urge government to support ailing airlines
Your COVID-19 layoff is likely a termination
National Post
First we beat COVID-19, then let's finally fix CBC television
Former PM Stephen Harper joins Alberta's new 12 member economic recovery council
Just when the CBC could really help Canadians, it lets them down
Looking to temporarily lay off staff during the coronavirus crisis? Wait, that's illegal
'Serving your country': Inside the push to keep Kraft Dinner on the shelves amid coronavirus panic buying
Conservative Party disqualifies Jim Karahalios from leadership race after complaints over his behaviour
Maclean's
Global
Conservative leader race: Karahalios ousted, Peterson drops out
Miscellaneous
Bail out workers, not fossil fuels, climate advocates tell Trudeau
For Canadian investors, a punishing week on Wall Street is somewhat offset by fall in the loonie
Citizens group petitions CBC to restore local newscasts
Canada-US border will be closed tonight to tourists and recreational visitors
Air Canada share price rebounds following news of 5,100 flight attendants being laid off
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