Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Huawei warning matters now more than ever
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Three days of death and disorder: A Montreal orderly's diary from a nursing home's coronavirus outbreak
Canada 'disappointed' in U.S. move to freeze funding for World Health Organization
Theresa Tam says reason for 'cautious optimism' as epidemic growth rate slows
How different provinces have handled the school closures
Emergency hearing for federal inmate deemed vulnerable to COVID-19 could lead to further releases
Health officials deserve better than political pot shots
Canada has enough food but COVID-19 pandemic will still create challenges, Bibeau says
Canadian officials working around the clock to secure medical supplies, deputy minister says
Pandemic could affect food supplies, power grids, telecommunications, says government document
Cause for cautious optimism in Canada's COVID-19 fight, top doctor says
Premiers say 'no' to Emergencies Act in letter
Andrew Scheer says he has 'serious concerns' about WHO, Trudeau vows to stick with global health agency
Mental health group warns of 'echo pandemic' among traumatized health workers, vulnerable Canadians
Canada will help 'heroes' working in long term care homes, says seniors minister
Part-time, contract and seasonal workers now qualify for COVID-19 emergency benefits
Federal government open to new law to fight pandemic misinformation
Battlefield-tested, these made-in Toronto portable life-support systems are bound for the front lines of the coronavirus fight
Doug Ford slammed over delay of measure that protects nursing home residents from COVID-19 by limiting where staff can work
Ontario vastly under-reporting COVID-19 deaths in long-term-care homes
Doug Ford didn't protect long-term care facilities from COVID-19. Neither did the rest of us
You're doing your part to fight COIVID-19, and so is the Bank of Canada. The rest is up to Justin Trudeau
Ottawa 'disappointed' in Trump's move to freeze WHO funds as developing nations brace for COVID-19
Ontario poised to surpass 10,000 COVID-19 cases
Trudeau government refuses to call out China for COVID lies
Resident dies as COVID-19 ravages Participation House
Ford unveils new plan for long term care as deaths mount
Ontario death toll rises by 51 as COVID-19 spreads in nursing homes
Feds planning laws against COVID-19 misinformation is ultimate irony
The WHO has issued guidelines for lifting restrictions. But is Canada ready?
As Canada's COVID-19 death toll passes 1,000, attention focuses on long-term care homes
Smart phone contact tracing during COVID-19 is no scarier than the alternative
Is Canada's soft response to the WHO and China all about a Security Council seat?
COVID-19 spurs prison reform from provinces but federal government slow to act
New Thailand study indicates coronavirus can jump from the dead to the living
Federal Health Committee again calls on WHO advisor to testify amid concerns over false Chinese data
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, provinces declared states of emergency. Now many are up for renewal
Trudeau says COVID-19 shutdown to last weeks longer, won't be drawn into WHO row
These drugs are being tested as coronavirus treatments. Do any of them work?
BC Premier extends COVID-19 state of emergency, offers few details on future
BC's registered psychologists offering free mental health support during coronavirus pandemic
BC allows longer liquor store hours to help seniors follow social-distancing
Petition calls for coronavirus support in remote Indigenous communities in Canada
Growing concern about possible influx of fruit pickers to Okanagan
Harsh fines and policing don't protect people from COVID-19, criminologists say
'The next best thing': BC family organizes 'stay-at-home' campout for front line workers
Food banks' demand surges amid COVID-19 Now they worry about long-term pressures
Researchers at McMaster university developing 30 minute home test for COVID-19
Dr. Bonnie Henry gets her own funky two-tone shoe from designer John Fleuvog as COVID-19 fundraiser
Let's prevent, not chase, the illness for those who are unsheltered and inadequately housed
Public and private liquor stores can open for longer hours - and that just might help the BC government's bottom line
Local politicos ask Adrian Dix to recognize international medical professionals' credentials in context of COVID-19
COVID-19 sparks push to improve BC's Food Security
The public is funding the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine. Big Pharma shouldn't cash in
BC continues to flatten the COVID-19 curve
BC extends state of emergency for another two weeks
Globe and Mail
Ottawa seeks 'shovel-ready' projects for post shutdown stimulus plan
Canadian GDP contracts 9% in March; Bank of Canada expects downturn to be 'sharpest on record'
Major Canadian oil producers' 'untouchable' dividends are at risk
Quebec considers lower immigration levels to offset rise in joblessness
Now is the time to build a measured and graduated strategy to restart the economy
CBC
NATO defence ministers take stock of pandemic's economic toll on national budgets
Provinces are talking about restarting the economy - but many Canadians are anxious about moving too fast
Governments will make mistake during the pandemic - and they won't be able to pin them on 'experts'
Canada border service cuts hours at some US crossings
Toronto Star
Toronto Sun
Numbers offer some hope, but when to re-open remains great unknown
Health authority shuts down free meals for hungry truckers
National Post
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Global
Asian economic growth will halt for first time in 60 years, IMF warns
Vancouver mayor clarifies 'misinformation' about city finances, renews call for provincial help
Miscellaneous
Medicare is Canada's vaccine agains the American Divisiveness Disease
Vancouver mayor says city not going bankrupt, despite media reports
Surrey projecting a $42 million shortfall if COVID-19 restrictions ease in summer
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