Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday June 13 & 14, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China sentences Australian to death in fresh blow to relations
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Record spikes in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations sweep parts of US
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo threatens to reverse coronavirus reopening plans
Trump rally scheduled for 19,000 seat arena called 'dangerous move' in age of coronavirus
Canada needs all hands on deck for future waves of the COVID-19 pandemic
One country, two pandemics: what COVID-19 reveals about inequality in Canada
The most effective weapon in the war on COVID-19 is as plain as the mask on your face, US researchers find
Boris Johnson wants to rethink two-metre rule so Britons can 'shop with confidence'
COVID-19 resurges in Beijing after outbreak at one of Asia's largest food markets
Jane Philpott says 'much better' coronavirus health data on race, backgrounds needed
'Kind, calm and safe': Catch phrases one key to BC's success managing COVID-19
Globe and Mail
RCMP killings of Indigenous people intensify call for police reform
Quebec watchdog to investigate police shootings of Rodney Levi and Chantel Moore
Let's just admit it: Canada has a racism problem
Canadians have farmed out tragedy to the migrant workers who provide our food
Mathmobiles, teachers' pets and virtual bands: How educators are getting creative in the pandemic
BC Supreme Court strikes down Civil Forfeiture Act provision in Hells Angels case
As COVID-19 pandemic roils Canada, companies tap bond market by most in a decade
Breaking the law: How the state weaponizes an unjust criminal justice system
The pandemic has exposed the precarious economic situation of many Canadian families
Not even the pandemic slowed Vancouver real estate
Liberals look at buying distressed buildings to save stock of affordable housing
Auditors target Defence Department for poor oversight of military-spending plan
CBC
Most Canadians believe systemic racism exists - but could it affect how they vote
90 Canadian troops to leave for Ukraine as military looks to resume mission
Erin O'Toole used US call centre to contact Conservative voters
Rise in Opioid deaths serve as reminder COVID-19 ins't Canada's only health crisis
Is the defence department's crackdown on leaks about security - or avoiding embarrassment?
Public Safety minister broached systemic racism with RCMP head before course reversal
Sunday Scrum: Systemic racism in Canada
Supreme Court chief justice suggests Criminal Code changes to cut into court backlogs
Kevin Page isn't buying the government's excuse for withholding a fiscal update
Some students still confused about emergency benefits, groups say
Farmers contest minister's claim that grain-farmers' carbon costs are tiny
Government walking a constitutional tightrope as restrictions on peaceful assembly stretch on
Toronto Star
Family of man held in Egypt's Tora prison fear he has COVID-19 and plead with Trudeau for his return
Confederate flag flying in Collingwood sparks petition to ban it
Anatomy of an arrest: Here's what experts see in the altercation between an Alberta chief and the RCMP
Doug Ford's Conservatives are starving the human-rights system, says Del Duca
Justin Trudeau has two sets of pandemic rules: one for Parliament, and one for himself
Toronto Sun
COVID-19 has changed the workplace forever
A cheer for the four day work week, although it may already be passe
Erin O'Toole used American call centre to contact Conservative voters
Conservative leadership candidates face pandemic challenge
Our troops shouldn't face 'consequences' for telling the truth about long-term care
Rights won by black Ontarios eroded by Ford government
How COVID-19 created the 'she-cession'
The unjustifiably aggressive takedown of Chief Alan Adam
Kudos to those cops who are striking a balance
Cops' two year contraband tobacco probe scores big-time
National Post
Liberals' half-trillion dollar military revamp plan poorly managed by Defence Department: Audit
Maclean's
338 Canada federal projection: Liberal gains at the Conservatives' expense
Global
Estimated 150K litres of crude spills from Trans Mountain pipeline in Abbotsford
Vancouver's viaducts remain shuttered by Black Lives Matter supporters
Family of man who died after being Tasered, pepper sprayed by Whistler RCMP sues
Surrey business group cries foul over cost of COVID-19 patio fees
Deadline to vacate comes and goes for CRAB Park homeless camp
North Vancouver businesses not pleased with proposed COVID-19 pedestrian-only zone
Quebec set to ease restrictions Monday
RCMP defence of Chief Allan's arrest shows 'pattern of behaviour': Qualtrough
Governments must offer up 'real resources' in fight against systemic racism: Advocates
Jane Philpott says 'much better' coronavirus health data on race, backgrounds needed
Miscellaneous
Very close proximity to SkyTrain line chops $1.3 million off Minoas Greek Taverna property assessment
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council calls for protection of health, safety of its members before tourists descend on Western Vancouver Island
Vancouver viaducts will be blocked to highlight injustices meted out to Canadians of African ancestry
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