Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, June 20 & 21, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Ottawa must reset foreign policy with all eyes on China after 'disastrous' week: experts
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WHO reports largest single day increase in coronavirus cases
How BC has avoided major COVID-19 outbreaks among migrant farm workers
They didn't want to go to rehab. But some COVID-19 survivors have a long road back to normal
People pack Woodbine beach despite Ontario's uptick in COVID-19 cases
'Optimism tinged with anxiety': What to expect from the next 100 days of COVID-19, according to experts
US states seeing surge in new cases, but experts don't see a preview for Canada
Short timelines for coronavirus vaccine are giving 'false hope,' virus expert warns
Bonnie Henry warns businesses against COVID testing
Globe and Mail
Police fatally shoot Mississauga man during mental-health call
Cop suspended for 'unprofessional' behaviour in online video, says Ontario mayor
When I was in cabinet I pushed for bold criminal justice reform. Nothing happened. Now Ottawa has another chance to do the right thing
Third migrant farm worker dies as Canada reaches deal with Mexico
Crowded housing, tenuous jobs and starting over in the midst of a pandemic raise risk of mental-health issues for immigrants and refugees
Canada's engineering firms struggle to hire amid COVID-19 pandemic
UBC Board of Governors chair resigns after 'liking' anti-protest tweets
So Confederation is sticking it to Alberta, right? Not so fast
Heritage Minister raises possibility of link tax for internet companies
CBC
Concerns grow that Iran will use downed Flight 752 to reopen ties with Canada
Mexico to resume sending farm workers to Canada after COVID 19 safety agreement
Minnesota inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women looks to Canada for guidance
Military mission ending in most Ontario long-term care homes
National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions
Military says remains of all 6 who died in Cyclone helicopter crash now identified
An accusation of racism in the House
Conservative caucus endorsements hint at generational divide in leadership race
Peter MacKay campaign dismisses O'Toole team's theft allegation
Tories want in-person Parliament but no electronic voting by MPs during pandemic
VIA Rail makes wearing a mask mandatory on all trains
Indigenous ownership could be the key to reconciling oil industry and protesters
'Failing to act is no longer an option' when it comes to righting wrongs against BIPOC: Point of View
COVID-19 exposes truth of globalization - wealth does not always equal health
Toronto Star
Family demands answers after police shoot Mississauga man, 62, in response to crisis call
Toronto experts rank 29 once mundane activities by their COVID-19 risk
Canadians working from home permanently should expect salary changes, experts say
Canada's UN Security Bid was embarrassing, But not in the way you think
Peter MacKay is moving ahead, but his Conservative Party is stuck in the past
Here's one simple - and relatively cheap - thing Ottawa needs to do to kick-start our economic recovery
Toronto Sun
Family demands inquiry into police shooting of mentally ill man
Halton cop suspended after shoving video surfaces
MPs need to get serious on sexual harassment
No easy roll out for police body cameras
Defunding police? Careful what you ask for
Government shouldn't be competing in the pot business
Whatever happened to 'we're all in this together'?
Increased mental health challenges during pandemic
Gun controls hardly accomplish what advocates think
Beer and win in corner stores ins't dead, says Ford
It can happen to anyone, so stay vigilant
Trudeau, Liberals mum on Tabarra case
National Post
Top UBC official quits after liking anti-Black Lives matter tweets
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Global
Fast and Furious Vancouver: City sees 44% spike in excessive speeding during pandemic
Burnaby City Councillor Nick Volkow dies after lengthy battle with brain cancer
Allegations of BC health staff guessing alcohol levels prompt calls to address systemic racism
Businesses say CERB may be a disincentive for people to return to work
National Indigenous Peoples Day moves online amid COVID-19 restrictions
UBC board of governors chair steps down after 'liking' anti-Black Lives Matter tweets
'I've fallen through the cracks': Penticton restaurateur says wage subsidy program inadequate
Taller wildlife fencing to be installed along Coquihalla highway
Province extends BC Hydro relief program for businesses
Jagmeet Singh playing 'cheap politics' by calling Bloc MP a racist: Duceppe
Too much secrecy and obfuscation in the case of MP Marwan Tabbarra
Miscellaneous
Union of BC Indian Chiefs calls on federal government to meaningfully implement MMIWG report's Calls for Justice
BC Human Rights Tribunal sends costly message to boss who distributed porn video to discredit complainant
Urban planner insists that zoning is racist
BC defers major industry electricity bill payments another three months
BC boosts Indigenous student funding by $6.15 million
BC fares well in pandemic civil liberties report card
Teacher who caused her school fire suspended
BC minister acknowledges province's 'very dark' history
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