Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, May 25, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China's crackdown on Hong Kong threatens the city's status as a haven for human-rights groups
Conservatives call on Canada to organize international coalition to protect Hong Kong
Trudeau says Ottawa undecided on whether to block Huawei from 5G networks
Can Hong Kong's democracy movement survive yet another existential threat?
Canada must speak up on Hong Kong
China makes dangerous power plays while rest of the world copes with COVID-19
The fight for free Hong Kong isn't over just because Canada wants no part of it
Trudeau says China must have 'constructive' talks with Hong Kong on new security bill
Hong Kong activists picket Chinese consulate over Beijing's national security law
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Quarantine was supposed to buy Ontario time. The province squandered it
Canadian coronavirus vaccine candidate delivers promising results in animal tests
Mother's Day gatherings boosted Ontario's COVID-19 cases, Health Minster says
If asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 not done carefully, more issues could arise, experts say
Our current approach to COVID-19 won't work as well for a second wave. We must prepare now
Ontario's COVID numbers heading in the right direction
Japan ignored the usual rules but contained COVID-19, How did it work?
BC reports 12 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths linked to Langley care home
Four new BC COVID-19 deaths since Saturday
Active Langley Lodge outbreak marks record high COVID-19 death
Globe and Mail
British Columbia alcohol sales spike as social cues are lost
BC's money laundering fuelled by offshore and drug money, inquiry hears
BC Ferries to resume service between Nanaimo and Vancouver with four round-trip sailings every day
As malls open across the country, worries grow that consumers won't come back
Canadian economy entering 'unknowable' times' because of downturn from pandemic, Poloz says
Alberta minister says it's a 'great time' to build a pipeline because COVID-19 restrictions limit protests against them
Air Canada CEO's compensation cut by more than half to $5.8 million due to COVID-19
MPs debate as Liberals, with NDP support, aim to suspend Parliament until September 21
Trudeau and Scheer apply for wage subsidies, and make it look shifty
City of Calgary votes to ban conversion therapy
Federal political parties under fire for accepting wage subsidy during COVID-19
Can Ottawa dodge the postpandemic money trap?
CBC
One of Canada's largest long-term care operators is owned by a Federal Crown corporation
Quebec premier mulls immigration applications for asylum seekers working in long-term care homes
Ottawa talking to provinces about brining in paid sick leave: Trudeau
Trudeau defends Liberal Party's use of wage subsidy program
Compared to other public supports for political parties, the wage subsidy is a drop in the bucket
Recovery ship on its way to Cyclone helicopter crash scene in Ionian Sea
Commercial rent relief program opens but businesses say it will help few
Pandemic drives demand for universal affordable internet and cell plans
As 'the worst may be yet to come,' WHO assistant chief stresses global unity with vow to review
Russian prosecutors request US-Canadian citizen Paul Whelan serve 18 years in spying case
Toronto Star
If Trinity Bellwoods Park befuddled our leaders, what in the world is Ontario doing right?
Doug Ford to delay easing COVID-19 rules after Trinity Bellowoods gathering and a rise in cases
Never mind Trinity Bellwoods Park, the real killer is the Great Indoors
Canada is taking a backwards approach to reopening - and we're not going to like the results
Politicians were disappointed in the Triinity Bellwoods rule-breakers. Given their own behaviour, that's a bit rich
Ottawa's gun legislation will effectively allow cities to ban handguns
Doug Ford suggests that takeout wine, beer and spirts will be here to stay
Ottawa killed a good plan to fund political parties. Using COVID-19 money instead is a disgrace
COVID-19 pay hike is creating divisions among Ontario's front line workers, health-care groups warn
Justin Trudeau says he'll seek 10 days of paid sick leave for all workers
Toronto Sun
Maybe park users should bring tents and porta-potties
Ford frowns on weekend park gathering, urges testing
Trudeau's Liberals need your money because you need groceries
Liberal Party taking Wage Subsidy: NDP and Conservatives jump on board
Huge park gatherings a health nightmare
National Post
As Trudeau defends political parties using wage subsidy, Tory leadership hopefuls slam their own party
'Everybody will love it': A four day work week could help rebuild Canada's economy post-COVID 19, experts say
Trudeau backs paid sick leave plan to get NDP support for Liberals' parliament proposal
Hey airlines, give people their money back
RCMP searched in-car data systems to examine gunman's movements, documents show
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Global
BC's top doctor says Langley drive-in theatre subject to coronavirus restrictions
Andrew Weaver's attack on BC Greens makes both sides look bad, expert says
BC won't include grocery store workers in pandemic top-up
BC's eviction freeze under COVID-19 keeps landlords our of own home
Frustrations rise as BC's campground reservation website crashes on opening
Money laundering in Vancouver appears to be 'cottage industry' inquiry hears
Changes needed to keep fake news, foreign interference out of BC election process: report
Liberals face heat over political parties using emergency coronavirus wage subsidy
Ontario delays allowing bubble families, larger gatherings as coronavirus cases rise
Miscellaneous
Privacy rights and the pandemic - what are reasonable incursions?
Special prosecutor approves charges against Extinction Rebellion activists who protested at Premier Horgan's home
Data linking race and health predicts new COVID-19 Hotspots
In Vancouver, Vital Legal Help for Indigenous people
Feds, provinces pursuing talks 'without delay' for 10 paid sick days
Cash no longer kind as a COVID-19 rewrites purchasing behaviour, poll finds
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