Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, June 12, 2020
American protests, American unrest
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Canadians held in China / China tensions
CSIS report made before Meng Wanzhou's arrest called the move 'highly political'
China's Australia pressure tactics echo its treatment of Canada after Meng's arrest
Scheer wants Champagne, Trudeau to explain minister's two Chinese mortgages
Huawei exec's lawyers call CSIS knowledge of multi-hour delay in arrest 'troubling'
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chinese woman detained in hospital, labelled 'schizophrenic' after protesting Beijing's COVID-19 response, daughter says
Margaret Chan reshaped WHO and brought it closer to China
Canadian expert says he is confident COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away
Fears of a second wave grow as officials express concerns about new post-lockdown infections
What's safe? Here's how to avoid getting COVID-19 as the world reopens
'Very high likelihood' COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away: Canadian expert
BC records first COVID-19 death in a week and 16 new cases
BC records first COVID-19 death in a week
Health officials announce 16 new cases, one new death in BC
Globe and Mail
RCMP Commissioner, top officers reverse course, acknowledge that systemic racism exists in the force
Winnipeg Police defend kicking suspect during arrest, release video
Premier Horgan says defunding police 'simplistic' but BC will review Police Act
There have always been two Canadas. In this reckoning on racism, both must stand together for Indigenous people now
Racism makes life a constant struggle for Black Canadians
The question is how the RCMP told Canadians there was nothing to see here
How class and race are playing into COVID-19 restrictions and access to leisure
Employers want to rehire and workers want to return, but the road back is full of obstacles
RCMP and securities regulators investigating cross-country stock promotion scheme touting tiny BC mining company
Ontario releases 'social circles' plan for 10 people to gather without physical distancing
Our long economic nightmare is just beginning
Erin O'Toole's platform gives heft to the Conservative leadership race
Ethics watchdog probes whether former Canadian envoy to US has broken conflict of interest rules
Trudeau says video of RCMP tackling Chief Allan Adam is 'shocking', calls for independent investigation
CBC
Systemic racism exists in the RCMP, Commissioner Brenda Lucki says
Trudeau has 'serious questions' after watching video of Chief Adam's arrest
Trudeau's call with premiers gets testy as leaders butt heads over funding to reopen economy
Emergency programs to support pandemic-struck businesses less popular than expected
Airline temperature checks to become mandatory for travellers in Canada
Supreme Court rules BC violated French-language education Charter rights
Canada rebuts UN Security Council critics as Champagne heads to NYC for final push
Woman charged after attempting to open bank accounts for false CERB applications, police say
Five years on, Trudeau's vow to build a diverse public service is still unfulfilled
Toronto Star
Doug Ford hints that COVID-19 restrictions might soon be relaxed in the GTA
'It's been a week of learning ... for me': RCMP deputy commissioner now says systemic racism does exist in Canadian policing
CEO of Sienna Senior Living, a private long-term care company hit hard by COVID-19, resigns
Michael Ford hospitalized with COVID-19; he is the first member of council to get it
Fewer courses? An extra year of high school? Teachers' unions propose ways for schools to reopen amid COVID-19
$15M for protection from COVID-19 for migrant workers called a 'Band-Aid solution'
Who's talking about tax cuts and balanced budgets at a time like this? I'll give you two guesses
Conservative leadership hopefuls have a lot to gain in Quebec too bad about their French
Erin O'Toole drops pledge to end fossil-fuel subsidies
Top Mountie now admits there is 'systemic racism' in the RCMP
Canada to make temperature screening mandatory at airports
Toronto Sun
Tory announces city-run day care, farmers market re-openings in T.O.
Anti-Semitism continues to spread like a virus
Social 'bubbles' can expand: Ontario public health officials
CBSA recovers 65 handguns in storage container
Pandemic is ideal time to reflect on Canada's immigration approach
Body cameras will not increase police transparency
National Post
As Daycares reopen, parents are facing impossible decisions to keep kids safe from COVID-19
Hugging days are here again as Ontario announces plan for expanded social groups
RCMP tracking year of gunman's phone calls to check for 'any co-conspirators'
Erin O'Toole removes promise to end fossil fuel subsidies from his policy platform
Maclean's
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Global
BC businessman David Sidoo loses Order of BC over college admissions scandal
LGBTQ2 Mountie 'disheartened' but 'listening' as Vancouver Pride bans police
UBC student wants apology after he says he was barred from building due to his race
BC Premier John Horgan promises changes to Police Act, says calls for defunding 'simplistic'
'How do you walk away from your life savings?: Flooded Stump Lake residents plead for help
Vancouver says COVID-19 patio permits will apply to private property by months end
New Brunswick to hold coroner's inquest into death of Chantel Moore as calls for systemic review continue
Trudeau promises 'change' to blood donation rules as government fights gay activist in court
Chief Allan Adam arrest: Cameras not enough to solve RCMP systemic racism, experts say
BC Premier John Horgan promises changes to Police Act, says calls for defunding 'simplistic'
Military deployment to Quebec, Ontario long-term care homes extended to June 26
Miscellaneous
In Hells Angels case, BC judge rules that province can't seize property based on likelihood of future illegal activity
BC Hydro report reveals how British Columbians' home behaviour changed during pandemic
As BC reports record number of overdose deaths, Dr. Bonnie Henry makes emotional plea for help
Vancouver's fire chief and COVID-19 task force chief to leave for Alberta
False Creek South could end up as a slum due to lease uncertainty, resident tells Vancouver mayor, council
The argument over where to put 'Agri-Tech' Zones
Will BC's Culture Sector Survive the Pandemic?
Kennedy Stewart's Big Cop-out
Overdose Deaths Surge as BC Celebrates Virus Success
Turning Food into a Weapon in the Battle against Colonialism
Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units
BC enables restaurants to serve at more than 50% capacity
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