Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, May 16-18, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China's jobless rate likely much worse than official numbers say
Ottawa urged to consider Beijing's growing control over strategic minerals when weighing Chinese state firm's bid for gold miner
China hits back after Jason Kenney says the country is due for a 'great reckoning'
Whatever you say China. Seriously
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WHO Director-General promises review of global pandemic response
Italy reopens, with restaurant owners wondering if survival at half-capacity is possible
Moderna Coronavirus vaccine trial shows promising early results
China's jobless rate likely much worse than official numbers say
Trump says he's taking malaria drug in case he gets virus
Canada, U.S., allies demand Taiwan be allowed to join WHO pandemic summit
Barring Taiwan from WHO is a serious health concern, Canada, US and allies say
Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine trials approved for Halifax university
Taiwan, unlike Canada, has defeated COVID-19
China pledges to make its coronavirus vaccine a 'public good'
'Move carefully and stay alert': BC's top doctor warns as province starts to reopen Tuesday
2 more people die from COVID-19 in BC but no new health-care or community outbreaks
Top doctor acknowledges BC faces 'anxiety inducing' week as province transitions to Phase 2
BC reports 16 new COVID cases, 2 more deaths over Victoria Day weekend
Globe and Mail
Ban on temporary foreign workers in New Brunswick pressures food producers
Summer enrolment up at universities despite online shift during pandemic
Captain Jennifer Casey, killed in Snowbirds crash, was an 'all-rounder'
Economic storm brews over Newfoundland and Labrador
The death of cash is a problem for the Bank of Canada
For older workers, the pandemic employment plunge may be tougher to pull out of
Andrew Scheer will not follow through with plans to renounce US citizenship
Human rights advocates urge Trudeau to reverse decision on resuming approval of permits for arms exports to Saudi Arabia
Infrastructure Bank moving 'as quickly as we can' on hunt for new CEO, Sabia says
Ottawa quietly probes expanded role for child care in post-pandemic recovery
BC businesses grapple with new health protocols as reopening begins Tuesday
CBC
Not WHO's place to be skeptical of China, says International Development minister
Biden says he'd cancel Keystone XL pipeline permit if elected
Green leadership candidate accuses Elizabeth May of 'consolidating power' in the party
Cities grappling with COVID-19 costs call for federal, provincial co-operation for emergency aid
Rona Ambrose, Canada's former health minister, joins e-cigarette company Juul's Board of Directors
Canadian Forces Snowbirds jet crashes in Kamloops, killing 1, injuring another
Former Snowbirds commander, team member confident in safety of plane
Not so ready to pick: Canadian growers left hanging by COVID-19
Small businesses continue to fret as they await details of commercial rent assistance program
Spending on official residences is a 'warm topic'- and always has been
Mass layoffs at Air Canada
Trudeau non-committal on airline bailout at Air Canada lays off thousands
A crisis like no other: Canada's finances could take years to recover from pandemic recession
Air Canada to lay off 20,000 workers as pandemic collapses travel industry
Virtual Parliament struggling with technology, security, interpretation, report says
Caution, co-operation needed as BC parks reopen camping, minister says
2 hungry cougars killed in Port Alberni after showing no fear of humans
BC volcanoes will one day rumble back to life, scientist warns
Why attitudes toward mask wearing are quickly changing in Canada and the US
From bra fittings to physio, it's business as unusual for stores and services reopening this week
Skyrocketing demand for Plexiglas leads to shortages, price hikes in Vancouver
Toronto Star
Snowbirds will fly again, commander says - though one RCAF veteran says team's time is past
'She absolutely loved what she did': Friends, colleagues remember Snowbirds' Captain Jenn Casey
'It was like a bomb had hit,' Public Affairs officer dead, pilot hurt after Canadian Forces Snowbird plan crashes in residential area of Kamloops
'Isolated and lonely,' 'caged' seniors driven to despair - and defiance
Why Ontario's expanded COVID-19 testing will make it harder to assess the economy's reopening
International plane travel creeps back with 'bubble' corridors
For most elected officials in Canada and elsewhere, likes and shares on Twitter hard to come by, study suggests
McKay campaign boasts big membership sales as Conservative race enters next phase
COVID-19 has made Canada wary of newcomers. So how can Ottawa make the case for the immigrants we so desperately need?
CSIS says proposed federal privacy reforms could hinder spy operations
Forget social conservatives. Peter MacKay and Erin O'Toole need to win over Quebec
Here's why reopening will not be business as usual
Toronto Sun
COVID-19 gives anti-car enthusiasts their opening
Military begins investigation into deadly Snowbird crash in BC
Honour Snowbirds victim along Highway of Heroes
Does Security Seat even matter anymore?
Ontario prepares to Open as COVID-19 restrictions loosen
Biden says he'll rip up Keystone XL approvals if he wins US election
Canada's trillion dollar question
Will Trudeau stay the same or pivot post pandemic?
National Post
Quebec says Montreal retailers can reopen after provincial COVID-19 death count drops
Edmonton restaurants cautiously inch closer to normalcy as Alberta relaxes lockdown restrictions
Nova Scotia mass shooting: New information about murder rampage delayed by government lawyers
Military investigators begin search for answers to Snowbirds jet crash in BC and Greece
Maclean's
Peter MacKay's uncomfortable lead: 338Canada
Global
Drum circle held in tribute for Captain Jenn Casey near Kamloops crash site
'Air Speed is life': Aviation journalist speaks on Snowbirds crash video
Kamloops Snowbird crash witness claims Captain Jennifer Casey's parachute was undeployed
'We are going to miss her very much': Global News reporter remembers working with Jenn Casey
Plane in CF Snowbird crash is decades old - What do we know about its safety?
Doctors at RCH say people have to be sensible about BC reopening, 2 months after issuing warning
Potential loss of road access, flooding prompts evacuation alert near Grand Forks, BC
Economic recovery task force asks City of Penticton to relax patio regulations, remove permit costs amid COVID-19
Nurses Union raises concerns over COVID 19 outbreak at Abbotsford hospital
Miscellaneous
Bigotry takes subtle forms, BC tribunal notes in case involving Indigenous woman
During Local government week, let's not lose sight of workers
A five step plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in BC's courthouses
Renting families lose home after home after home
First Nations asked for help in fighting COVID-19. They were ignored
COVID-19 is not a 'get out of jail' card: officials
Canadians stay cautious about easing COVID-19 restrictions: poll
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