Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China is alienating foreign countries, damaging its global 'soft power,' Canadian ambassador to Beijing Says
China ramping up bullying and intimidation of activists in Canada, report says
Trudeau's silence on China becoming deeply disturbing
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
A team of coronavirus medics from Canada leave Italy as saviours and honorary citizens
Interferon emerges as potential treatment for COVID-19
National Research Council strikes deal with China to develop COVID-19 vaccine in Canada
Health Canada approves serological test to detect COVID-19 antibodies
Trudeau promises 'stronger measures' for screening at Canada-US border
Over a million children, mothers in low-income countries could die over next six months from pandemic
Canadians to help develop, test potential COVID-19 vaccine from Chinese company
Trudeau says government will be 'very, very careful' about easing of any border restrictions
Canada commits $600M to global vaccination efforts
Toronto family says 91 year old father was put in a COVID-19 ward - despite testing negative. He died three days later
As cities around the world take their foot off the lockdown pedal, scientists warn this is all happening too fast
Key dates in the failure to stop COVID-19
After Donald Trump praised anti-malaria drug as possible COVID-19 treatment, it's sales in Canada soared
COVID-19's impact indicated as Quebec deaths in April jump by 35% over average for recent years
Researchers find another potential link between bats and COVID-19
What Canada's 'new normal' will look like after the first wave of COVID-19 according to Dr. Theresa Tam
Lessons from Kronavirus: Is Sweden's anti-lockdown approach more strategic than it seems?
Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in BC since gatherings of 250 people banned
BC's top doctor gives dating advice, how 'keep our germs to ourselves' amid COVID-19
Questions about the Canada-US border, store policies for masks, wet markets and dating and sex
Globe and Mail
Rights advocates file legal challenge to 'depopulate' federal prisons and prevent COVID-19 spread
Ottawa announces one-time payment for seniors to offset COVID-19 expenses
Having forced firms into dependency, the government dictates terms for their rescue
Seniors deserve help with expenses in the pandemic, but investment losses are another matter
At least nine women and girls killed in domestic homicides in Canada during pandemic
Advocates concerned about heightened vulnerability for Indigenous women during COVID-19
Students wondering how to pay for essentials as summer work disappears
Neighbour reported Nova Scotia mass shooter's domestic violence, weapons to police years ago
Cargill employee dies of COVID-19 after month-long hospitalization
As the US grapples with COVID-19 it's clear that the pandemic is political
Who put Canadian democracy in quarantine, and when will they let it out?
Renovating Harrington Lake is reasonable. Covering up plans is not
In the Dirty 30s, FDR helped revive Canada. Now it may be up to Biden
Bryan Adams faces fierce blowback for social media COVID-19 commentary
Organizations that help sexually exploited women, girls, say Ottawa pulled their funding
Alberta strengthens methane gas regulations, clearing way for deal with Ottawa
Feds unveil new COVID-19 stream for provincial infrastructure program
As economies begin to reopen, setbacks abound
CBC
Federal deficit likely to be higher than $252 billion, parliamentary budget officer says
Ottawa will distribute pandemic money now, 'clean up' fraudulent claims later, PM says
Conservatives accuse Liberals of misleading Canadians on Harrington Lake renovations
Federal government fast-tracking temporary foreign workers approvals to fill labour gaps
Ottawa examining new, existing tools to get web giants to pay up: Guilbeault
Seniors to receive up to $500 in a one-time payment to offset added costs due to COVID-19
From soliciting bribes to abuse of authority, CBSA officers hit with hundreds of misconduct complaints
Trudeau backs Bennet after Wet'suwet'en elected chiefs call for her resignation
Toronto Star
Toronto scientists dug into the connection between race, income, housing and COVID-19. What they found was 'alarming'
With anti-Asian sentiments rising, Asian people are imagining what life will look like post pandemic
Here are the COVID-19 questions to ask before you let your kids visit their grandparents
CNE cancelled over COVID-19 fears
Premier Doug Ford promises 'good news' later this week as COVID-19 lockdown is extended
Kept apart by coronavirus and a border, these Canadians and their foreign national spouses are urging Ottawa to reunite families
More than half of Canadians find it stressful being out in public in pandemic era, survey suggests
Justin Trudeau says companies will need to show they're 'thinking about' climate change to get government loans. Here's what that means
How green is your company? You'll need to tell Bill Morneau if you want a COVID-19 loan
Toronto Sun
Ontario to take more steps back to normal
CNE cancelled for only second time in 142 years due to COVID-19
Feds pledge one-time benefit top-up to seniors in COVID-19 aid
Grieving family launches proposed class-action lawsuit against Chartwell nursing homes
Orchard Villa being sued for neglect during the COVID crisis
Trudeau scoffs at questions about hundreds of millions in fraudulent payments
If you make the rules, follow them
Bryan Adams did not need to apologize
New facts prove the utter uselessness of Trudeau's gun ban
Tackle the deficit by cutting public sector employment
National Post
$2.5B COVID-19 aid package for seniors gives too much to people who don't need it, experts say
Wet'suwet'en release draft deal reached with federal, BC governments amid Indigenous blockades
Trudeau's gun ban appeared to prohibit some coffee, a website and a toy. Here's why
There are no COVID conspiracies, just people who believe stupid ideas
How a social conservative showdown could transform the Tory leadership race - and the party's future
Hey Bryan Adams, eating bats isn't so weird
When mis-information is literally a matter of life and death
Maclean's
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Global
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs release details of gov't pact, but members still concerned
Despite cancellation of PNE, the 2020 prize home is still up for grabs
Small business products starting to hit the shelves in London Drugs
Ridesharing firms urge BC to temporarily scrap licence requirements under COVID-19
UBC to offer online instruction for larger classes in fall term
'Thank you to BC's nurses for moving heaven and earth to help people with COVID-19: Premier
Hair salons and barbershops are reopening - but your visit won't be the same
Miscellaneous
Anti racism campaigns launch to counter anti-asian assaults and vandalism
Male suspect assaults woman defending to Asian Bus riders from racist remarks in Vancouver
I know how precious it is to say goodbye to a parent dying in care
Not enough evidence for Charges after political contribution investigation
Our meat processing system is sick. Here's how you can force change
Tough ethical questions in rethinking long-term care
Cruise ships told not to Stop in BC in July
Pandemic exposed justice system's vulnerabilities and frailties'
BC's road to recovery: K-12 schools to plan for full operations in September
Libraries set for phased return to lending
Illegal lobbyist donations not significant enough to warrant prosecution: report
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