Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, June 18, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China charges Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor with espionage
Canada has an unused card up its sleeve against China: our immigration system
Legal troubles threaten to derail Canadian launch of book about Beijing's influence operations
Canadian Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor formally charged by China for alleged espionage
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ottawa promotes contact tracing app for Canadians in fight against the spread of COVID-19
Quebec and Ontario have opened up, so why are COVID-19 cases going down?
100 days into the pandemic, we've moved from anxiety to complacency, without much reason to do so
Yes, it's time to make masks mandatory
The virus is spiking in many parts of the US - and that's a threat to Canada
Guaranteed ingredient in any coronavirus vaccine? Thousands of volunteers
Synthetic COVID-19 fuels the race for vaccine
Smartphone apps are fine, but we already have a cheaper and easier way to fight COVID-19
Eight new COVID-19 cases in BC, as province marks 6th day with no deaths
Peace Arch Provincial Park to close again due to spike in visitors
BC private school halts in-class instruction after COVID-19 case
One case at Independent school, Peace Arch Park closure, Canadian app, and phase three
Globe and Mail
Ottawa facing $256 billion deficit before latest CERB extension: PBO
Grocery chain executives to be called to testify on pay cuts for store employees
Bill to eliminate NB's non medical exemptions from school-based vaccination program is voted down
Conservative candidates face off in measured English debate
Miss the Conservative leadership debates? Don't worry, you didn't miss much
Trudeau says Canada couldn't catch up to Norway, Ireland in UN Security Council race
Trump considering reinstating tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel imports
It's Justin Trudeau's loss: The UN rejection shows how Canada's foreign policy doesn't smell like roses
Conservative Senator Victor Oh faces censure for free trip to China
Bloc MP's gesture was dismissive of racialized communities, Singh says
Trudeau said Indigenous people disproportionately targeted by police, vows reforms
CBC
Conservative leadership candidates tackle values, trade, racism and Trudeau in final official debate
Blanchet demands Singh apologize for calling one of his MPs a racist
Supreme Court's chief justice calls for more diversity in Canada's legal system
Commons board recommending $733M plan to build Parliament Hill visitors centre
Late start hurt Canada in Security Council campaign, says Trudeau
NATO nations agree to stockpile medical equipment to prepare for second pandemic wave
Voluntary nationwide contact tracing app coming soon, says Trudeau
Federal deficit could hit $256 billion, PBO says in new report
Canada and allies meeting to discuss US withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
The Conservative leadership candidates have a lot in common on policy - and some interesting differences
Chief Justice Wagner denies crossing a line by suggesting Criminal Code changes
The Cyclone chopper crash probe could lead the military to some uncomfortable conclusions
Toronto Star
BC shuts Peace Arch Park at Canada-US border due to 'significant' increase in visitors
BC Independent school suspends classes after staff member contracts COVID-19
Derek Sloan, Leslyn Lewis strive to regain footing in Conservative debate
From a civil start to a 'power grab': How Parliament's pandemic session fell apart
Are the RCMP's methods racist? Here's how the force describes its current practices
Province pledges funding for student mental health to help with COVID-19 stress
COVID 19 restrictions could continue after state of emergency ends, Doug Ford says
In sleepy debate, Conservative leadership candidates agree on need to maintain party unity and expand beyond their traditional base
Why Canada exploits temporary foreign workers
Toronto Sun
We don't need the UN's trinkets
Toronto's COVID-19 Deaths reach sad milestone
Pursue health reform for the sake of patients
Federal programs to help provinces poorly designed: Report
National Post
Trudeau blames failed UN Security Council bid on late entry to race, others blame 'superficial' foreign policy
Tory leadership candidates pitch their ability to win the next election in English debate
Peter MacKay has his mojo back performance during debates shows
Canadian economy headed for 'significant rebound' as provinces reopen, but roadblocks remain: economists
Four-day work week: This rural NS municipality could be the first in Canada to make it reality
Canadian Revenue Agency drafting a policy for saying sorry to dissatisfied taxpayers
Trudeau and the UN: What the heck was that all about?
Canada drops to 12th place in world corruption ranking following SNC-Lavalin scandal
Maclean's
Brenda Lucki must go
Global
'It's not fair': Family of Chantel Moore calls for justice on steps of BC legislature
BC government keeping 11 minor ferry routes afloat to cover COVID-19 losses
Anti-racism march to be held Friday in Vancouver to mark "Juneteenth'
TransLink ridership just one-third of normal, losses estimated at $500M to $1.4B
Federal government poised to grant permission for NHL hub city: source
BC legislature set to return Monday with a virtual twist
Vancouver police union president 'disappointed' by motion regarding police presence in schools
Miscellaneous
UBC board appoints Steven Point as its first Indigenous chancellor
In Surrey, defunding police means defunding the RCMP and the municipal force
Study shows private schools may be a waste of money
Vancouver's Black Community Continues to call for Civic redress
Manufacturing Consent, Alberta Style
Whose Streets? Black Streets
Vancouver Police Chief says VPD values its relationship with Indigenous people
Decision in car-bike battle for Stanley Park expected late Thursday
BC Health workers finally limited to one site months after order
More booze talk on tap at Vancouver Council next week
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