Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, April 11-13, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
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The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Outbreaks at seniors' homes linked to almost half of COVID-19 deaths in Canada, Theresa Tam says
China approves experimental coronavirus vaccine trials while tightening border with Russia
Study aims to uncover who is most vulnerable to coronavirus
Brief home quarantine order for foreign residents in Beijing prompts questions about digital pandemic governance
Canada so far avoids surge of COVID-19 patients that paralyzed hospitals in Italy, New York
Quebec teachers, school boards await details on government decree to redeploy to health care
'Human rights don't have a best-before date': COVID-19 lays bare rampant ageism
Canada, US in talks to extend border closure amid pandemic, sources say
Ontario legislature to sit Tuesday to extend state of emergency by another 28 days, Ford says
Seniors' care-home neglect is our national shame
Alberta physicians order PPE on open market as province donates to BC, Ontario, Quebec
Toronto Mayor John Tory calls for stricter coronavirus enforcement from police, municipal officials
Emergency wage subsidy approved, but parties dispute how Parliament should meet next
Scheer and family joined other MPs on packed flight to Ottawa, ignoring social distancing rules
Kenney to use tests, medications from 'peer' countries, won't wait for Health Canada to play 'catch up'
Tory MP notes 'most' pandemic deaths are in care homes, asks if it's time to reopen economy
Long term care deaths expected to rise as growth of total cases slows: Tam
'A glimmer of hope': Health officials expect number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario to start going down soon
COVID-19 in Saskatchewan: Plan to gradually 'reopen' province could come next week if cases stay low, premier says
$50M fund looks to help defray costs of quarantine for temporary foreign workers
Canada building its own PPE network in China
Canadians mark Easter as COVID-19 continues to cause pain, grief for many
Care home deaths put spotlight on elder care in Canada
Alberta to send personal protective equipment to Ontario, Quebec, BC
Hajdu says on COVID-19 Ottawa acted on 'the best advice possible at the time'
Missed opportunities to address COVID-19 early may prolong response measures, experts say
Feds promise new measures to protect long-term care home residents, workers from COVID-19
Document reveals why Canada sent protective equipment to China as COVID-19 threat was growing
Canada might have avoided the worst-case scenario for the pandemic. This week will tell
How COVID-19's anti-lockdown 'fringe' feeds on some Canadians' real anxieties - and speaks to government's next challenge
Risk of COVID-19 is 'skyrocketing' in long-term care facilities. Advocates say governments aren't doing enough
Migrant farm workers from Jamaica are being forced to sign COVID-19 waivers
Union says Ontario Paramedics could run low on personal protective gear in coming weeks
How can we wait out the pandemic if time doesn't pass?
Canadian officials to provide COVID-19 update focused on seniors, foreign workers
Trudeau's cottage visit mocks us and the rules he sets
COVID-19 deaths at Etobicoke long-term care home now 25, say families
Is COVID-19 peaking in Ontario?
No Churchills in the fight against COVID-19
Ford extends lockdown, hears concerns about opening economy
Trudeau government needs to stop taking COVID orders from WHO
Feds were in the dark as COVID-19 spread out of control
Doug Ford braces province for 'war against ruthless enemy'
Smaller child-care centres likely to be casualties of COVID-19
Now is the time for a national work program
We need to prioritize those in long-term care
'I'm scared': More than half of residents at Ontario nursing home where 15 died have COVID-19
Long term care home outbreaks push death rates past projections
ICU doctors worry about supply of anesthetic drug used in high volumes for COVID-19 patients
Ford extends state of emergency by another month, despite 'glimmer of light' in numbers
Alberta's donation of COVID-19 protective gear worth $41M to other provinces is humane and very smart
Government's COVID-19 rules don't seem to apply to Andrew Scheer and Justin Trudeau
'We are powerless': Italians offer window into life in second month of COVID-19 lockdown
The virus that causes COVID-19 could be even more contagious than previously thought, a new study finds
'That is a surprise. Doctors still waiting for feared surge of COVID-19 patients in Canadian ICU's
Is it right for doctors to deny patients unproven anti-COVID-19 therapies?
'Don't promote them': BC health minister slams viral video supporting groups amid COVID-19
11 new deaths in BC, as total number of cases nears 1,500
Guards want masks for inmates, freeze on staff movement as outbreak grows at BC prison
Small rally held in Vernon against COVIE-19 restrictions
BC MP deletes tweet about economy reopening if most COVID-19 deaths linked to care homes
G20 Health Ministers to discuss coronavirus impact via video conference next week
Canadians face misinformation, uncertainty in bid to protect against coronavirus: experts
Kremlin says 'huge influx' of coronavirus patients putting strain on Moscow hospitals
31 dead, elderly covered in feces at Dorval long-term care facility
Dr Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix address travel concerns and defiant viral videos
Measures underway for Vancouver's homeless and vulnerable populations
US looks to reopen country while Sweden, China and Russia's rising numbers raise concerns
COVID-19 deaths spike over last two days
Politicians score mixed reviews on their pandemic performances
Deciding who gets tested differs across Canada, causing 'Chaos and Errors"
What we can learn from Six Countries' Pandemic Battle Plans
When a Pandemic threatens to erase a community's memory
Globe and Mail
Nearly 5.4 million receiving emergency federal aid as requests climb
Canadian hotels see huge drop in business as coronavirus pandemic halts travel
Flight of the beekeepers: Nicaraguan workers crucial to Canada's food supply chain are on their way
A 60 cent loonie and painful days for banks and homeowners: predictions for what comes next
Time to fix the part time gap in CERB. It's essential
Remember Alberta's generosity, because it will need Canada's help in the months ahead
Don't bet on a quick global resurrection amid COVID-19 pandemic
CBC
Newfoundland faces possible food shortage as pandemic hammers key shipping company
Quebec wants to ready businesses for 'new world' of protectionism that will follow pandemic
Nearly 6 million people have applied for COVID-19 emergency benefits
Liberals lack 'courage' to end Canada-Saudi LAVs deal, says law prof
Global pact forged to drastically cut oil production to contain price crash
Canada asks Iran to postpone download of Flight 752 black boxes due to COVID-19
COVID-19 shouldn't overshadow ongoing fight against TB, Inuit leaders say
Parliament adopts wage subsidy bill as MPs applaud all-party collaboration
'Unprecedented times' could mean unprecedented options on the table to aid provinces
Canada didn't agree to specific oil cuts in G20 meeting" minister
Toronto Star
Ottawa to the provinces: Don't claw back CERB for workers on social assistance
Premier Doug Ford says MPs will be back at Queen's Park so Ontario's state of emergency can be extended until May 12
Fear of an impending car-price collapse grips the auto industry
Grounded by COVID-19, Sunwing donates unused in-flight meals to community food programs
Did you get COVID-19 money from Ottawa this week? Here's who you can thank
Judge greenlights lawsuit by disqualified Conservative leadership candidate
24,000 troops on standby to help in fight against COVID-19
Toronto Sun
Enduring bond between Canada and Holland forged in war
National Post
Maclean's
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Global
"I'm waiting by the phone': BC patients face painful wait for surgeries cancelled for COVID-19
Judge allows lawsuit by disqualified Conservative leadership candidate to proceed
Nearly 5.4 M Canadians now receiving federal emergency aid
Canada asks Iran to delay downloading plane crash data due to coronavirus
Government working to extend emergency benefits to seasonal workers: employment minister
Parliament adopts COVID-19 wage subsidy bill
Miscellaneous
Mayor Kennedy Stewart releases results of survey showing grim economic impact of pandemic on Vancouver residents
CERB shows lack of understanding of today's economy and workforce
Vancouver Mayor warns of 'drastic measures' without federal and provincial government help
House of Commons passes COVID-19 wage subsidy bill
Save Small Businesses by covering their rent, BC New Dems urge Trudeau
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