Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Trudeau defends China envoy, says it's 'totally normal' to question Beijing's conduct
The words Trudeau should never have forgotten to say about China's 'soft power'
In supporting Taiwan, Canada does the right thing - well, almost
Canadians have had it with China's dictators
Canadians send Trudeau wake-up call on China
Jason Kenney calls for China's 'great reckoning' over way it handled COVID-19 outbreak
Trudeau says world has questions 'particularly' for China on COVID-19 origin
Chinese-Canadians mount case against Chinese Communist Party tactics, abuses
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 daily death rates in US and Canada begin to converge
Tanzanian hospitals overwhelmed by dramatic rise in secret COVID-19 cases, US says
As new clusters emerge, WHO warns novel coronavirus may be here to stay
Health Canada issues recall of some KN95 masks made in China
Toronto Western Hospital declares a new COVID-19 outbreak after 5 staff in ER test positive
Hindered by past government missteps, Canada's vaccine efforts may have to heavily rely on other countries for manufacturing
New death stats begin to pull back the curtain on scope of COVID-19 in Canada
Canadian paediatricians urged to look out for mysterious syndrome that may trail COVID-19
COVID-19 crisis prompts federal government to look at boosting vaccine production capacity
BC urges small, consistent social 'bubbles' when province reopens next week
First coronavirus antibody tests will roll out as quickly as possible, Tam says
Dr. Bonnie Henry describes how religious services and large retail stores can resume operating
Don't bet on a Vaccine
BC's Covid-19 recovery rate hits record high 78.2%
Globe and Mail
Canada-US border expected to stay closed to non-essential travel to June 21
Legault hopes Quebeckers 'make a habit' of wearing masks, but won't make it mandatory yet
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples file court application over federal funding levels during COVID-19
Vancouver increases space for walking and cycling through introduction of slow streets
Kenney delays part of economic relaunch in Calgary, Brooks as rest of province reopens
SNC-Lavalin eyes infrastructure spending in new push to governments
Why Canada's emergency benefits are the right tool for this economic downturn
'Stay off our lands': RCMP attendance at Indigenous ceremony in Saskatchewan raises ire of chief
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs to sign deal that entrenches their governance system in BC
Trudeau taps Karen Hogan to replace the late Michael Ferguson as auditor-general
Stephen Harper strikes back with a warning about big government
Like it or not, Canada's recovery is tied to the US economy. We are in serious trouble
Ottawa seeks information from suppliers on availability of fentanyl as demand increases
Finance Department preparing fiscal update as Trudeau declines to say when new deficit figures will be released
NDP calls for Universal Sick leave benefits as people return to work
Ombudsman calls for overhaul of how Ottawa compensates, supports disabled veterans
CBC
Liberal government not thinking about raising taxes 'right now', says Morneau
Patient advocacy group in Quebec says province violated seniors' rights with pandemic response
40 food inspectors in Canada, including 21 in Alberta, have COVID-19, union says
Students can apply for COVID-19 emergency aid beginning Friday
Trudeau taps Karen Horgan to replace the late Michael Ferguson as auditor general
Flight control software glitch haunted Cyclone helicopter during trials
MPs pass bill to increase dairy commission's borrowing limit
Pandemic or not, Canada still faces a climate crisis - and the clock is ticking
Where are the new ideas in this Conservative Party leadership race?
Toronto Star
As Doug Ford prepares to ease COVID-19 restrictions, does limited testing put Ontarios at risk?
COVID-19 could change long-term care forever - at the site of Canada's first outbreak, the shift is already underway
As people head back to work, Ottawa eyes changes to benefit programs CERB and CEWS
Protective gear is still in short supply. Reopening businesses will make matters worse
Toronto Sun
Ontario golf courses set to open this weekend
RCMP and Feds atone for sins by using legal gun owners as scapegoats
Safe 'fore' more Ontario businesses to reopen Victoria Day weekend?
Find long-term care solutions instead of fighting over private ownership
Seniors easy target for both virus and critics
Nursing home won't allow granny cam in elderly resident's room
National Post
Canada Pension Plan down $1B on ill-timed Royal Canadian Cruises investment, filings suggest
COVID 19 has transit services pleading for money from federal government as fare boxes run empty
Ottawa's COVID-19 debt binge runs very real risk of ruining the next generation
Over two weeks after launch, Ottawa's wage subsidy failing to attract businesses as expected
Canada and US in discussions to extend ban on non-essential travel across border: source
With stay in Canada cut short by COVID-19, pandas are being shipped home to China
Probe into anti-abortion volunteers proves how ridiculous Canada's Election Act has become
Now everyone's wearing masks! Pity the poor activists upstaged by COVID-19
Maclean's
What will university look like this fall as a result of the coronavirus?
Quebec where the kids must learn as they go
The Nova Scotia shooting and the mistakes the RCMP may have made
Global
Vancouver council votes to ease up on patio restrictions amid COVID-19
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, governments set to sign 'important' pact from afar
BC's bars, nightclubs face long road to reopening under COVID-19
BC could host all remaining NHL games, premier says
BC Premier extends COVID-19 state of emergency for fourth time
BC working on liquor discount for restaurants, fast tracking patio approvals
BC MLA links hate crimes to racist comments in wake of Bryan Adams 'bat eating' post
NS premier waiting on Ottawa before deciding on inquiry into mass shooting
Miscellaneous
Broadway plan - in response to Sky Train Millennium Line extension - will affect 485 blocks of Vancouver
Home Sales plunge 50 percent in April 2020 due to COVID-19: BC Real Estate Association
The Pandemic should change Education: Nine Ways to Start
How to reopen Canada properly
Home School Slackers
Fines added for dormant well decommissioning, restoration violations
Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial
COVID-19 will radically overhaul the aviation industry
Free smart phones wont be used to contact-trace the vulnerable
Province's vacation communities await return of tourists
Money laundering inquiry continues online May 25
Applications for student pandemic assistance to open Friday
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