Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, June 1, 2020
American protests, American unrest
This time. the mayhem and chaos in the U.S. feels different
No end in sight for U.S. protests
As Americans protest police behaviour, hardline anti-riot tactics draw fire
Presidents must know their history
How Minneapolis, one of America's most liberal cities, struggles with racism
Peaceful protests? Donald Trump loses. Violent riots? He wins
Protesters in Washington hit with tear gas so Donald Trump could pose at local church
Trump threatens military force against protesters nationwide
Donald Trump is showing how not to handle a crisis. Justin Trudeau is paying attention
Trump sends soldiers to quell DC protest, vows to do it everywhere
America's assault on its own institutions brought it here
China tells Trump 'don't hide behind Secret Service,' amid reports he retreated to bunker during protests
Donald Trump, a Bible, and blasphemy
The conflict Trump always seemed to want reaches his doorstep
Experts split on whether US military use during George Floyd protests is lawful
Religious leaders 'outraged' over Trump photo op at DC church amid George Floyd protests
The US 'upheaval' viewed by Washington correspondent Lawrence Martin
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Ottawa urged to open its doors to people fleeing Hong Kong
Hong Kong police reject application for Tiananmen vigil; rush on for UK passports
As China and the US spar, Hong Kong has been caught in the crossfire
Donald Trump is the last person who can lead a common front on China
How Canada can resist China's intimidation by teaming up with like-minded allies
China could keep dual citizenship Canadians from leaving Hong Kong amid protests: lawyer
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Spike in cases but Ontario generally 'looking better,' Ford says
24 new cases of coronavirus in BC, one new death over past 48 hours
China frustrated WHO by delaying coronavirus info, despite public praise: sources
'We're note out of the woods yet,' Dr. Bonnie Henry says, as BC confirms 24 new cases of COVID-19
Monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms if you attended Vancouver protest, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Globe and Mail
NDP calls for race-based data collection to combat racism, spur change
Municipal leaders dismiss federal plan to speed up delivery of gas tax transfers
BC restaurants start to reopen, offering a first taste of dining in the coronavirus era
Trudeau rejects Trump suggestion to expand Group of Seven to readmit Russia
Returning BC kids to class this year would be a colossal waste of time
BC bans commercial evictions for landlords who won't participate in Ottawa's rent-relief program when their tenant qualifies
CBC
Trudeau says anti-black racism is alive in Canada and 'we need to be better'
Conservative Party plans a physically distant set of debates for mid-June
Trans Mountain anticipates stable pipeline demand despite pandemic
Report on federal election leaders' debates suggest permanent commission
Snowbird investigation focusing on possible bird strike before fatal crash
Canada's new drug price rules pushed to next year
Federal government to fast-track $2.2B to help municipalities hit hard by pandemic
BC bans commercial landlords who forgo federal rent relief from evicting tenants
Canada, Britain not interested in Russia attending G7 despite another Trump trial balloon
Meet the forgotten Canadians' stranded in remote corners of the world demanding help to get home
BC teachers raise alarm about going back to class after COVID-19 cases in Quebec schools
Gym owner ready to meet challenge of reopening gym under pandemic protocols
BC loses 'selfless and persistent' political watchdog
Site C to 'move a river' to build mega dam in northern BC
Trans Mountain reaches 'key milestone' as pipeline construction begins in BC Interior
Hundreds of British Columbians are accessing provinces' 'safe supply' of drugs
Toronto Star
Does Canada have a secret weapon to repair our shattered economy? Maybe
Ontario will allow hydro customers to opt out of time-of-use pricing
Doug Ford to extend Ontario's state of emergency until June 30
Cities still waiting for a bailout as newest funding from Ottawa can't be used to offset COVID-19 losses
As economy reopens, some call for a 'reimagined' Canada, not a return to normal
Ottawa to pledge billions to aid cash-strapped cities
Toronto Sun
Anyone wondering what happened to the House of Commons?
Bird strike might have caused Snowbird crash, RCAF says
Primary care physicians first line of defence
Canadians' similarities matter more than their differences
National Post
Lockdown or no lockdown, study shows COVID-19's economic destruction followed a similar path either way
Trudeau announces $2.2B in COVID-19 relief for cities - money they would have received anyway
Trudeau cancelled scrutiny of his government and Singh was happy to help
Refugee who helped hide Edward Snowden in Hong Kong struggles to build a new life in Canada
Canada is not a racist country, despite what the Liberals say
Canada Revenue Agency opens up snitch line to information about federal COVID-19 aid program fraud
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Global
Military eyeing possibility that bird strike caused deadly Snowbirds crash
Evacuation alerts issued in Fraser Valley due to flooding
Hundreds ordered evacuated due to flooding in BC's southern Interior
Trans Mountain reaches 'key milestone' as pipeline construction begins in BC
BC reports 35% of students between kindergarten and Grade 5 return to schools
BC businesses won't be evicted when landlords don't apply for federal rent help
Surrey to pay TransLink $39M in land, cash for switching Langley expansion to SkyTrain
Trudeau says 'we all have a role' in confronting racism amid George Floyd solidarity protests
Miscellaneous
Dermod Travis, BC's Brilliant Politics watchdog, has died
Employers, Workers Agree: BC Labour Laws don't work right now
For Troubled Oilsands, Canada's Big Banks are vital Allies
Vancouver won't follow Toronto's lead in release of neighbourhood data on COVID-19 cases
Public protests are risky during pandemic: Henry
Jimmy Pattison: COVID will push remote work even further
BC government to protect some small businesses from evictions
Surrey taxpayers foot $39M bill for cancelled LRT line; SkyTrain extension questioned
Feds offer early $2.2B payment to cities amid 'cash crunch'
Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers
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