Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We're still tackling COVID-19, which means it's no time for half measures or abandoning the fight
As life under lockdown gets underway, British Police uncertain how to enforce rules
Beijing's roads and restaurants grow crowded, as scientists warn second coronavirus wave is 'inevitable'
Indian PM Narendra Modi orders 21-day lockdown as coronavirus spreads across south Asia
As New York becomes the new coronavirus epicentre, Trump wants to ease up on social distancing
Australia boosts lockdown measures as coronavirus cases jump
Residential landlords face mounting calls for rent relief as COVID-19 results in layoffs, income loss
Ontario to slash hydro rates to offset costs of working from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Dentist who attended BC Industry conference may have died from coronavirus
US could become new epicentre of coronavirus pandemic, WHO says
Alberta to declare oil sands workers essential as province prepares COVID-19 pandemic response
Ontario, Quebec differ on what is an essential service amid coronavirus pandemic
End the lockdown, save the economy: Is there method in Trump's madness?
Donald Trump's big coronavirus decision: the economy vs. human lives
Assembly of First Nations declares state of emergency over coronavirus fears
Trudeau leaves door open to using smartphone data to track Canadians' compliance with pandemic rules
All-volunteer cyber civil defence brigade assembles to fight COVID-19 hackers
Defence chief orders a 'stop' to classes at military colleges over COVID-19 crisis
Trudeau says most premiers don't think Emergencies Act needed yet to cope with COVID-19
AI scientists are mobilizing to combat coronavirus. Here's how the provinces are holding them back
Hospitals trying to free up beds for expected surge in talks with hotels to take some non-COVID-19 patients
Ontario records eighth COVID-19 death as total infections hits 588
Justin Trudeau asked to end-run Parliament. Here's what happened
Governments aren't tracking your cellphone in the battle against COVID-19, But they might
City begins COVID-19 containment crackdown
Taiwan has COVID-19 lessons to share with the world
Trudeau asking for too much power to fight coronavirus
Simple things can stop the virus, but that doesn't make it easy
It worked in Asia. The WHO says it's crucial. But is Canada still using contact tracing?
Doctor's infected with COVID-19 at curling bonspiel had contact with 58 patients, Alberta says
Faster COVID-19 testing for Canadians is coming, Trudeau says, but timeline remains vague
Fed's won't close door on using phone data to spot social gatherings
School closures due to COVID-19 does not mean teachers are on vacation
Outrage as snowbirds flock across the border, shop and refuse to self-isolate
Canadian researchers study whether a cheap gout drug can slash COVID-19 deaths
Social distancing is crucial, but Canada also needs more coronavirus testing: experts
Coronavirus aid bill negotiations continue, agreement in principle reached: sources
BC woman fears father stuck in India following coronavirus nationwide lockdown
Economic development minister says parliamentary process too slow for coronavirus response
Ontario construction unions plead with government to shut them down
Stranded in South America as COVID-19 spreads, Canadian travellers anxiously await rescue
White Rock closes pier to help stop coronavirus spread
Drugs were already poisoned. Now COVID-19 adds a new threat
COVID-19 straight from the Science Journals
'I'm really scared'
Five Things to know about life with Closed Schools
COVID-19 in BC: 145 more cases raise province's total to 617
Canadians blame Chinese government for pandemic, survey by Vancouver pollster shows
Parks Canada closes vehicle access to all national parks due to high visitation levels
BC clears COVID-19 test backlog, ups daily processing
Vancouver bike stores fighting through COVID-19 eager to be declared essential service
BC nurses demand mandatory social isolation
Military assistance requests anticipated
BC COVID-19 figures rise to 617, up 145
BC closes 17 parks including in Squamish, effective immediately
New service offers free online doctor consultation in BC
Globe and Mail
MPs reach deal on emergency bill
Almost half the world's airlines will run out of cash and fail in coming weeks without government aid, air carrier group says
Emergency coronavirus bill could help auto parts firms retool to produce ventilators
Unemployment claims reach nearly one million as businesses battered by coronavirus pandemic
A wartime economy is a very particular thing
Canadian small businesses are facing extinction amid lockdowns
The panicky legislative power grab at Liberal crisis central isn't reassuring
Has the era of Open Canada reached its end?
Conservative leadership candidates jointly call for delayed vote
CBC
Parties near tentative deal on Ottawa's $82 billion COVID-19 aid package: sources
Business owners call for direct wage subsidies to prevent a cascade of layoffs, bankruptcies
As governments struggle with pandemic response, political parties shift gears on fundraising
Is a pandemic a bad time for leadership politics?
G7 nations pledge to work together 'for as long as necessary' in coronavirus battle
Toronto Star
Toronto Sun
Trudeau pushes for power over aid for Canadians
Canadians thrown out of work by a virus can't wait for help
Trudeau just tried to overturn the election results
Don't panic and overcome COVID-19 market fears
All of a sudden, the post-national state is dead and borders matter again
Why pick a fight on helping Canadians?
National Post
Liberals can't help being opportunistic with the COVID-19 aid bill
Cheers to parliamentary supremacists, whose lonely struggles are not entirely in vain
In this time of crisis, we need more decision makers, not less
We revert to type in a crisis - Trudeau reverted to authoritarian
The Olympics have finally been postponed. Will they ever be the same?
Maclean's
Global
Nearly 1 million Canadians applied for EI last week
Trudeau says sweeping coronavirus bill powers needed given 'exceptional situation'
Miscellaneous
Calgary based airline WestJet laying off half its employees
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