Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, May 22, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Trudeau, allies condemn China's move to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong
Why Justin Trudeau shouldn't snub China, even as it crosses a line with new Hong Kong law
Defend Freedom in Hong Kong
Pre democracy hopes fade in 'the saddest day in Hong Kong history'
'Hong Kong's future is unavoidably linked to Canada, say MP as China encroaches
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ottawa offers provinces help to boost lagging COVID-19 testing
New infections show virus accelerating across Latin America
US planning massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year end deadline
Health Minister Hajdu stops Dr; Theresa Tam from answering question about Canada's emergency stockpile
We have to test and trace more to end lockdowns safely
Ottawa looking to endorse 1 coronavirus contact tracing app for the whole nation
Canada is reopening without knowing where Canadians are getting COVID-19
Why Theresa Tam changed her stance on masks
Five coronavirus cases confirmed in outbreak at Abbotsford fruit processing plant
BC reports 3 new deaths, 18 new cases of COVID-19
New health orders issued for drive-in theatres as province continues reopening
Three move COVID-19 related deaths in Fraser health region
BC confirms 18 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths
Globe and Mail
Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens apply for wage subsidy as donations drop with COVID-19
Health charities call for immediate support from Ottawa amid fears of lasting impacts on research
The COVID-19 pandemic could be devastating for battles against tuberculosis, HIV and malaria
COVID-19 pandemic forces young Canadians back to their parents' homes
Putin's outward disinterest in COVID-19 dents his image as Russians reconsider how bad their pandemic could get
Conservatives proposing motion to declare Parliament an essential service, Scheer says
It's the provinces that will emerge from this crisis weaker, as power shifts to Ottawa
Advocates say accelerating universal childcare is key to reopening BC's economy
CBC
Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties apply for federal wage subsidy as donations dry up
Duty free shops on Canada-US land border say they don't qualify for commercial rent break
Grounded travellers call on government to force airlines to issue refunds for cancelled flights
Trudeau avoids promising federal inquiry into NS shooting rampage
Government launches benefit finder tool for emergency aid as parties spar over return of Parliament
Government operation to bring home pandemic stranded Canadians almost complete, says MP
VPD sees eightfold increase in hate-crime investigations since March compared to same time last year
BC religious leaders taking a cautious approach to reopening places of worship
BC still hopeful after NAFTA panel sides with US softwood lumber decision
Could a 4 day work week boost BC's COVID plagued economy by spurring more travel?
Toronto Star
As imports hit roadblock, when can Canada make it's own N95 masks?
Doug Ford says businesses can refuse anyone not wearing a mask but rights watchdog says not so fast
Better testing, tracing and data sharing key conditions to lift social restrictions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warns
Ontario can't say where more than two thirds of COVID-19 cases originate on any given day
Mayor John Tory outlines 'devastating' cuts required if other governments don't bail Toronto out
What Stephen Harper built over 10 years, Andrew Scheer has quickly squandered
Liberals and Conservatives will pay party operations staff with federal pandemic wage subsidy
Toronto Sun
Even doctors now believe it's time to set Ontario free
Liberals not telling the truth on PPE and the stockpile
Government must have faith in Canadians
National Post
Trudeau's best case for pursuing a UN Security Council seat doesn't hold water
Liberal, Conservative New Democratic parties claim COVID-19 federal wage subsidy to pay their workers
Canada avoided a COVID-19 food shortage, but the shockwaves aren't over yet
Can Canadians handle another lockdown? Our governments aren't sure
It's not an exciting Conservative Leadership race, but I'd choose Peter MacKay
Who's on first in the COVID Commons? Why it's Trudeau and Blanchet
Meth from Canada is discovered in COVID-19 mask and sanitizer packages sent to Australia
Maclean's
Why hasn't Doug Ford instituted a ban on evictions to save small businesses
Global
New campaign urges Canadians to speak up amid surge in anti-Asian racism
Snowbirds pilot Captain Richard MacDougall acknowledged by supporters outside Kamloops hospital
Survey finds BC businesses facing major hurdles, as province seeks to reopen economy
Vancouver unveils 12 km of 'slow streets' for physical distancing amid COVID-19
Parking lots of Vancouver parks and beaches to reopen
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island
NAFTA panel backs US trade decision on Canadian softwood lumber
Miscellaneous
Air Canada announces summer schedule with nearly 100 destinations in Canada, US and around the world
Offshore earthquake rumbles west of northern Vancouver Island
City of Vancouver begins installing 12 kilometres of 'slow streets' signs and barriers
For First Nations, these are precedented times
Racism is on the Rise. And Asian Canadians are fighting back
Environment Ministry's Top Manager Fired as BC Plans Economic recovery
Only a quarter of BC businesses feel confident of restart
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