Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Monday, June 8, 2020
American protests, American unrest
Democrats kneel at US Capitol, unveil sweeping overhaul of police oversight and procedures
Biden, other Democrats push back on police defunding debate amid Trump's attacks
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China's foreign interference likely 'widespread' in Canada, says author of new report
Risks from Chinese takeovers mean Canada needs tougher investment rules: experts
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Scientists say lockdowns prevented millions of COVID-19 cases and warn against loosening measures
How did New Zealand succeed against COVID-19, as Ontario and other parts of Canada struggle?
COVID-19 infects more than 50 Ontario health-care workers a day
COVID-19 and your brain: Can the coronavirus cause long-lasting neurological damage?
Canada's dire need for better race-based data
BC reports 30 new COVID-19 cases in three days, no new deaths
Bolsonaro's concealment of Brazilian coronavirus data a survival move: experts
Concerns about case spikes in neighbouring US states, racial data, and protests
As US approaches two million cases, WHO warns pandemic is worsening worldwide
Dr. Amir Attaran says Canada lags on COVID-19
No COVID-19 deaths in BC since Friday
Globe and Mail
Mark Saunders stepping down as Toronto Police Chief as service faces calls for transformation
Trudeau says body cameras could be 'significant step' for police forces
Despite push to equip officers with body cameras, evidence shows they can be an ineffective tool
RCMP officers in BC, Alberta face charges over use of force
Want better police? Follow the nine commandments of good policing
We should be enraged by what happened to Chief Allan Adam
Ottawa planning fines, imprisonment for fraudulent CERB claims
Family members of Canadian citizens separated by Canada-US border allowed to enter, Trudeau says
Migrant farm workers detail dangerous pandemic conditions
Ontario to ban commercial evictions for some small businesses
Francois Legault sticks to position that systemic racism doesn't exist in Quebec
Amid protests and pandemic, Alberta threatens the Charter right to free assembly
After taking a knee, the next step is being spelled out for Justin Trudeau
Liberals directing regional-development funding in downtown Montreal and Toronto
BC Ferries says passengers travelling more than 30 minutes will be asked to bring a mask
CBC
RCMP agrees to outfit some Mounties with body cameras
Scheer says people are 'upset and confused' by Trudeau's decision to attend a protest during the pandemic
2 Alberta RCMP officers charged with criminal negligence in fatal 2018 shooting
Cyclone chopper crash investigation focuses on 'aircraft system and human factors'
New moms told go work to get EI parental benefits after jobs lost to COVID-19
Ottawa loosens COVID-19 border restrictions to allow some families to reunite
Exploitation, abuse, health hazards rise for migrant workers during COVID-19, group says
Liberal MP takes stock of government's action on anti-black racism and says there's more to do
Trudeau 'deeply alarmed' by brutality claims during arrest of Alberta Indigenous chief
RCMP watchdog's misconduct reports caught in limbo, stalling their release
Toronto Star
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders - the force's first Black leader - steps down, stunning his own staff
Seven candidates to replace Mark Saunders as Toronto's next chief of police
Police defunding motion headed to Toronto city council
Don't use the bathroom. Don't share condiments. Patio season is finally coming - but it'll be different
Go to an anti-racism protest or follow the pandemic lockdown rules? Justin Trudeau took a calculated risk
Justin Trudeau defends decision to attend anti-racism protest along with thousands of demonstrators
Canada will allow border crossings for relatives of citizens, Justin Trudeau says
Many Canadians 'don't feel protected by the police,' Justin Trudeau says
The fight against discrimination begins in the streets, not the House of Commons
Doug Ford says restaurants in many regions outside the GTA can reopen on Friday
Migrant farm workers 'in crisis' amid pandemic, report says
Toronto Sun
Toronto's top cop calls it a career
Tory on Saunders' replacement: "Sensitive, understanding'
From the ashes, anti-black racism gets heard across America
A slow return to normal in Canada
'Defund the police' is a slogan, not a strategy
MTO disregarding service hours, speed limiters, inspections during COVID-19
Tory asks province to help bail out 1.5B city deficit, mulla over tolls
Trudeau and Ford struggle to answer questions on the lockdown
National Post
Anti-racism marches remind us that some things are more important than lockdowns
Trudeau defends decision to attend protest despite advice to avoid large crowds during COVID-19
Ontario MP allegedly watched home for three months before arrest there for assault, break and enter, harassment
Federal government seeking exit strategy from CERB through new legislation
Ontario and Quebec move to reopen restaurants, but Toronto and Montreal will have to wait
Canada needs to clarify foreign takeover rules amid heightened risk of state-led acquisitions, committee told
Anti racism march in Alberta town postponed after angry backlash on social media
World bank predicts worst recession in 80 years amid coronavirus
Toronto councillors want to defund city police by 10 percent, use money for community resources
Maclean's
Stockwell's day is done
Global
BC considers 'transition measures' for landlords, renters as rental supplement is set to expire
Charges approved against 3 BC RCMP officers following 2016 violent arrest
Lawyer warns BC court backlog due to COVID-19 could put justice in jeopardy
Ice in carburetor led to BC plane crash that killed three: safety board
BC Ferries to require passengers to have face masks on longer sailings
Black performers call out Vancouver TheatreSports for racism, misogyny
Family of Chantel Moore greeted by dignitaries as they arrive in New Brunswick
RCMP helicopter and drone collided during Wet'suwet'en protests in Northern BC: TSB Report
Judge Trudeau for taking action, not a knee say Ottawa anti-racism march organizers
Miscellaneous
Virtual open house set for Vancouver Downtown Eastside social housing development amid pandemic
Vancouver Park Board reopens pitch and putt golf courses
CMHC boss says his federal agency won't compete with Genworth Canada by encouraging over-borrowing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses support for police body cameras
Defund Police? Dismantle Them? What Then?
The Racism behind Japanese Canadian Internment Can't Be Forgotten
We Can't Forget Reconciliation in Vancouver School Board's Land Use Plan
BC's Remote areas are COVID-Free local leaders hope to keep it that way
For Overseas Filipinos Like Loida Ubay, Essential work feels increasingly sacrificial
Vancouver councillors consistent in call for cut to police budget
Economic impact of the pandemic and steps toward recovery
Family members separated by pandemic given 'limited exceptions' to reunite
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