Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, March 27, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
COVID-19 reminds us why China can't be trusted: Country must rethink ties with China
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ottawa working on plans to serve those who need Service Canada help but can't apply online themselves
Four passengers dead on cruise ship anchored off Panama, with 248 Canadians on board
While thousands of Canadians rush home from overseas, some are sticking out the coronavirus panic overseas
How a funeral home in Newfoundland became the source of a major coronavirus outbreak
We must use every scrap to equip front line workers in the coronavirus battle
Hospitals postpone surgeries, treatments to make space for potential surge in coronavirus patients
For China and Russia, coronavirus hoaxes are another strain of disinformation warfare
Police and military abuses reported in Africa's pandemic lockdowns
Violence erupts in China as people try to leave coronavirus-stricken Hubei province
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and several key officials test positive for coronavirus
BC should have enough beds and ventilators for COVID-19 patients: officials
Defence chief puts Canadian military on COVID-19 war footing
Italy tops 9,000 coronavirus deaths, overtakes China in cases
The next four steps Canada must take to beat the virus
What's helping Germans through this pandemic? A shared boat
Rush to support small business a sign Ottawa finally sees scale of the problem
Ottawa recommends First Nations do not proceed with elections during coronavirus crisis
Senate leader calls for more ambitious action amid coronavirus pandemic, including buying stakes in companies
Economic fallout of COVID-19 could lead to federal deficit of more than $112,7 billion, PBO says
Government boosts wage subsidy to 75% for small, medium businesses to avoid layoffs during COVID-19 crisis
'Stand strong': Charities brace for lean season as pandemic cuts into donations, volunteer base
Canada 'urgently' discussing asylum seeker deportation issue with U.S.
How flaws in the way Ontario's nursing homes are run put residents and staff at risk of COVID-19
Province scrambles to ready beds as COVID-19 wave set to hit
Three Toronto renters affected by COVID-19 'surprised' to get relief from landlord
Health-care providers concerned about end-of-life care amid COVID-19
Confirmed COVID-19 cases jump in Toronto as March break travellers return
Some countries are spying on their citizens in the fight against COVID-19. Ottawa rejects the idea - at least for now
Start a coronavirus diary. Keep your receipts
Justin Trudeau says there is no limit to what will be spent as Ottawa blasts out billions to fight COVID-19
Toronto sees biggest jump yet in new COVID-19 cases
Pandemic adds urgency to free career criminal from immigration detention
Inmates no longer appearing in provincial courts amid COVID-19 crisis
Wash your hands keep your distance, but don't forget to smile
Resilient residents will overcome COVID-19 challenges
Under cover of the pandemic, scammers go to work
The light at the end of the tunnel
'We gotta go': Inside the global race to find a COVID-19 vaccine
Beer delivery, 'contactless' fried chicken and other emergency coronavirus measures worth keeping
Canadian man dies from COVID-19 in Brazil hospital after being taken off cruise ship
Four passengers dead as COVID-19 spreads through cruise ship stranded at sea
How and Edmonton curling tournament became a hotspot for the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada
Ottawa has been too slow in dealing with the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis
Don't blame the COVIDIOTS, blame the messengers: Why some people don't take the pandemic warnings seriously
The world succumbed to a pandemic of hysteria, more than a virus
Feds to cover up to 75 per cent of wages for small businesses hit by COVID-19
The financial impact of COVID-19 is enough to make Canadians sick with worry
No, Mardi Gras wan't cancelled. Yes, the US now has the most cases in world
What does the COVID-19 endgame look like? Five simple steps
More Canadians have now died of coronavirus than SARS
Controversial malaria drug hydroxychloroquine tested at BC Seniors home
BC confirms 2 new deaths, 67 new cases
BC 'cautiously optimistic' about COVID-19 forecast, but warns hospitals could still be overwhelmed
Trump tells Pence to not call states critical of federal COVID-19 response
Brazil leader wants to end social distancing even as cases soar past 3,400
Vancouver offers emergency childcare referrals to essential COVID-19 workers
Indigenous Minister says communities should postpone elections
Quebec records 10 more coronavirus deaths, urges travellers to avoid Montreal, Eastern Townships
BC's Dr. Bonnie Henry says social distancing measures appear to be making an impact
BC restricts open burning to reduce air-pollution impact on citizen's immune systems
Calls to crisis line of Vancouver's Battered Women's support services rise over 100 percent
Health workers advised to contact school principals to discuss their kids' care
COVID-19 will stretch, but not break, BC's Health System
Is it time to invoke the Federal Emergencies Act?
Tiny virus, Big Picture
How the COVID-19 crisis is hurting Sex Workers
'Safe supply of drugs good news in Vancouver, but is it only here for the pandemic?
Vancouver coffee shop has business licence suspended for COVID-19 order violations
Only food can be sold at farmers' markets: Provincial Health Officer
BC reports 2 more deaths, 67 new cases of COVID-19 for total of 792
BC government suspends legal action limitations
Funerals delayed, grief delayed during COVID-19
Major move departs from escalation approach
As spring break ends, still unclear what the plan is for students
Globe and Mail
The road ahead: After the lockdown, the question confronting the government will be how to rebuild the economy
Ottawa boosts wage subsidy after cries for relief
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate another half percentage point to 0.25 per cent
There is no perfect economic response for Canada's coronavirus shutdown
Visa, Mastercards's plan to freeze swipe fees may deal another blow to Canadian merchants
Jason Kenney floats North American energy strategy to save crude
Canada in talks with US about possible deportation of asylum seekers
Staffing issues and logistics made June 27 Conservative leadership vote impossible: official
How the pandemic could start inflaming wars around the world
Trudeau rates higher than Trump but lower than other world leaders in COVID-19 polling
How invoking the Emergencies Act could help Canada better track, contain COVID-19
CBC
Bank of Canada makes another emergency cut to interest rate
Economy could contract by 25% in second quarter, deficit could soar to $112.7B: PBO report
Conservative leadership committee suspends race amid COVID-19 crisis
Toronto Star
Decision to delay leadership race leaves 'sour taste' among Conservatives
Doug Ford made our health-care problems worse. But he didn't create them
Justin Trudeau will deal with the economy later. For now, he just wants to make sure you have a paycheque
Will COVID-19 tempt Canadians to turn their backs on the world?
Peter MacKay is self-destructing in the face of COVID-19. Is he really who the Conservatives want to lead them?
Canadian unemployment could reach 15 per cent by third quarter, Parliamentary Budget Officer says
Toronto Sun
Economic models look dire
Trudeau battling to quell economic fears caused by COVID-19
National Post
Budget watchdog urges Ottawa to trim spending after COVID-19 retreats, as deficit swells beyond $112B
Release of death squad boss "El Mono' from US prison has Canadian victims seeking truth
Liberals to run $113B deficit in 2021 with economy poised for stomach-churning plunge: PBO
Ontario to buy one million testing kits from leading tech firm amid backlog worries
Maclean's
A reminder from Hell that saving lives will save the economy
Global
Conservative leadership candidates asked to stop fundraising after race suspended
Trudeau refuses to say if planned carbon tax increase still a go amid coronavirus
'No Canadian': Twitter mocks Trump's plan to move troops to US-Canada border
Canadian unemployment could hit 145 per cent amid coronavirus pandemic, deficit to $113B
Gloomy economic scenario drives S&P/TSX Composite Index down another five percent
Miscellaneous
Half of YVR workforce expected to be laid off
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