Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Canadian MP's effort to summon WHO adviser comes under fire in China
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ottawa earmarks $77 million to protect meat plant workers, but union says it misses mark
Doug Ford lashes out at Ontario's medical officers over lagging COVID-19 testing
Canada lagging behind other countries in releasing real-time mortality data
US coronavirus infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Exemplary leaders in this pandemic have much in common with Churchill
$252M emergency aid package coming for farmers, food processors - but critics warn it's not enough
Canada's COVID-19 death toll passes 4,000 as provinces ease restrictions
Most Canadians support COVID-19 measures, but the pandemic is wearing us down, poll finds
46 staff, 19 patients test positive in Toronto Western Hospital outbreaks
Mysterious inflammatory syndrome in children potentially linked to COVID-19 reported in Montreal
In mystery investigation of tow Canadian scientists, a request for Ebola, henipavirus from the Wuhan lab
How fear of COVID-19 has changed our lives and affected Canada's political picture
Government red tape leaves health workers waiting for COVID-19 gear, frustrated firms say
Trudeau pledges $252M to help Canada's agriculture and food industries
Only 8 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, as outbreak at Lynn Valley Care Centre declared over
500,000 surgical masks donated to Canada from Taiwan
Coronavirus declared over at Kelowna retirement residence
Whistleblower alleges US failed to prepare for coronavirus, 'blindly' sought quick fix
No new cases in NFLD for 4th straight day; PEI clear for 2nd day in a row
Dr. Bonnie Henry asks British Columbians to think of 'few faces and big spaces' this summer
Get Outside! Urge BC health officials. So why are parks closed?
BC Lifts the Veil on Easing Restrictions
BC nurses, doctors cite protective equipment shortage, safety concerns
New COVID infections in BC fall to only eight in past day
Globe and Mail
Manitoba court first to confirm date for holding trials again
The Big Park
'I just don't want them to be forgotten': Nova Scotia communities memorialize the 22 shooting victims
What if the Conservatives and Liberals are both right about guns?
Canada's 'gun ban' is not what the government says
Garden centres race to open to help customers and salvage their busy season
Canada's trade gap swells as COVID-19 shutdowns, sinking energy prices take a toll
A Canadian-American military man, a failed Venezuela coup and a Twitter video
US-China schism brings Cold War II closer than ever
BC may shuffle political priorities as it begins to reopen economy
Suncor Energy deepens spending cuts, slashes quarterly dividend
Trudeau, Duclos must send transparency message during COVID-19 pandemic, info czar says
CBC
Demands grow for national, universal long-term care in response to pandemic
Canada shifts its UN Security Council campaign pitch in response to pandemic
Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll
Fundraising figures show the Conservative leadership race is far from over
Scientists concerned focus on COVID-19 disrupting regular health research funds
Toronto Star
The Federal deficit is hundreds of billions of dollars and about to get bigger - and that's OK
Grocery shopping isn't 'fun' any more: Why the way Canadians shop has changed for good
Conservative campaigns weave tangled webs of allegations as race intensifies
Virtual sittings has MPs doing things not allowed in House of Commons
Doug Ford doesn't blame cottage owners for being upset with him
Canada will eventually wind down its COVID-19 aid. However that happens, it will be 'messy'
Liberal government's assault-weapon ban faces uphill battle for support in Parliament
Blame and shame are back on Ottawa's agenda as the COVID-19 crisis reaches its third quarter
Toronto Sun
Will Canada - like the US - face a meat shortage?
COVID-19 not a magic bullet for convicted gunmen seeking bail
Get ready, cottage country: Ford
Cottage country pulls the welcome mat from GTA residents
Allow businesses to reopen, responsibly
Trudeau's gun ban being challenged by friend and foe alike
Liberals failing to meet needs of farmers
So much of Canada's new gun ban doesn't make sense
National Post
A few surprising things Canadians are spending on during the lockdown - and we may avoid restaurants for a long time
'We do not want to start a civil war': Fight grows over seasonal access to cottages during COVID-19
Carnival Cruise to resume sailing by August 1 becoming first major cruise operator to do so
Tory leadership fundraising data shows O'Toole's strength is in the west, MacKay's in the east
Maclean's
How food supply disruptions from COVID-19 are leading to higher prices for consumers
Global
Makeshift homeless shelter to open at Victoria hockey area
Canadian gym owners eye reopening plan amid increased financial pressure
BC Fruit Growers Association calls federal aid 'profoundly' underwhelming
BC's film and TV industry looks to safely return to work amid COVID-19
Government's recovery plans should take 'green route', study says
How politicians can succeed by 'playing against type'
Miscellaneous
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commemorates 75th anniversary of Canadian soldiers liberating the Netherlands
Disaster Capitalism, Alberta Style: How the Oil Industry and Politicians exploited COVID-19
Trudeau's Zombie Policies' Threaten Indigenous Rights
Why Jason Kenney Exploring a Green New Deal Isn't Crazy
Surrey's police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic
Assisted death leftover drugs now returnable for re-use
'Democratic safety valve' removed by new BC order
BC's road to recovery: Canada looks for access inroads in China's reopening
Rapid test kit recall underscores importance of Canada's lab technologists
Majority agree with provincial plans to ease lockdown restrictions
BC's road to recovery: No easy road back for Canadian exporters
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