Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, June 4, 2020
American protests, American unrest
Trump agrees to send home troops from Washington, easing tensions with the Pentagon
Al Sharpton comments on Trudeau's 'pause,' says he won't wait 21 seconds to condemn racism
George Floyd's death may have changed the world, but it hasn't changed Donald Trump
Reverend Al Sharpton takes shot at Trudeau's 'pregnant pause'
Trump plays out of tune violin as US burns
Letters to America from Black Canadians
The conservative case for demilitarizing the police and improving racial equality
'We are at a turning point here': Mourners gather in Minneapolis to remember George Floyd
'He tries to divide us': What Mattis, Bush and Obama said after Trump's crackdown
On the question of Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau's pause puzzles his critics
Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Trudeau condemns China's encroachment on Hong Kong and invites expats to return home
As Hong Kong passes anthem bill, thousands defy ban on Tiananmen Square vigil
Thousands break through barricades to hold Tiananmen Square vigil in Hong Kong
Two systems were promised, but so was one country when China took control of Hong Kong
The World needs more Hong Kong
China isn't letting a pandemic go to waste
Trudeau once again dodges questions over action on Hong Kong, China, Huawei
Does Vancouver need a memorial for the Tiananmen Square Massacre?
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
New data puts BC on track to reduce more COVID-19 restrictions
Ontario, Quebec account for more than 90% of national COVID-19 cases: federal data
Trudeau urges shared COVID-19 vaccine at global summit in a week amid UN run
Ontario's COVID-19 lockdown is now harming health more than it's helping, some experts say
New COVID-19 data shows we're getting on top of the virus. Canada's top doctor warns it's no time to let our guard down
Authors retract Lancet article that found hydroxychloriquine increases risk of death in COVID-19 patients
Spread of COVID-19 in Canada slowing, but it could come back aggressively this fall
COVID-19 vaccine hunters and the 'warp speed' race that could test public trust
COVID-19 modelling: BC health officials double down on warning of possible second wave
No new COVID-19 deaths in BC as number hospitalized hits 11 week low
BC's COVID-19 pandemic spread largely because of virus strains from Europe, Eastern Canada and Washington State
School's Going Well, Surgeries Return and More Positives for BC's Pandemic response
COVID-19 hits BC men harder than women
Globe and Mail
New Brunswick police ask for independent review after officer shoots, kills Indigenous woman during wellness check
Push for body cameras intensifies after RCMP strikes Inuit man with truck in Nunavut
BC family wants justice for Indigenous man who died in police custody
Trudeau avoids commenting on video of RCMP officer hitting Inuit man with truck
Are we ready to talk about defunding the police?
Oil patch pushes Ottawa for tax breaks on capital investments
It's uncomfortable and complex, but Canada's border with the United States must reopen as soon as possible
By remaining silent on Trump, Canada's leaders signal a national frailty
CBC
State Department says U.S. will reassess intelligence-sharing with Canada if it lets Huawei into 5G
Seniors to receive COVID-19 emergency aid of up to $500 in July
CBSA warned Bill Blair that organized crime groups may be corrupting border officers
Virtual citizenship ceremonies coming for new Canadians whose dreams were crushed by COVID-19
Trudeau government to spend more than $88M on COVID-19 ads
Public transit's rough ride during the pandemic will reshape communities
Toronto Star
'I find it hard to count on them.' Black youth say it's time for real action from Ontario government
'Why not us?' Salons question why massages are OK, but haircuts are still off limits
Peter MacKay's bizarre "World Milk Day' tweets show Conservatives befuddled as the world churns
Anti-Black racism is 'not words, it's reality' police chief says ahead of new Toronto protests
In the face of massive COVID-19 financial shortfall and anti-racism protests, is it time to defund Toronto police?
Would be passengers get around airline refund policies via credit card chargebacks
Ottawa promised $5,000 grants to student volunteers. Six weeks later, the program still hasn't launched
This landlord spent more than week trying to get Ottawa's rent subsidy for his tenants. It hasn't been easy
Will civil unrest stall a reopening of the Canada-US border?
It took COVID-19 for Canada to finally treat people experiencing homelessness with some dignity and compassion. Let's not stop
Toronto Sun
Saunders hopes for peaceful protests in TO
Bill targets foreign takeovers amid pandemic
Liberals call for censoring the Internet again
Newscasters can't make sarcastic remarks about fed regulations: ruling
National Post
Psychological autopsy of NS mass killer reveals an 'injustice collector' consumed by grudges
Jane Philpott to the rescue in Ontario? Only if she can find all the fax machines
Children of ex-Saudi intelligence official living in Canada disappear amid Saudi efforts to force him home
One small step towards power rate sanity in Ontario, but still far to go
Half of candidates in 2019 federal election 'dissatisfied' with electoral system: poll
Premier Ford backtracks on comment that there is no systemic racism in Canada
Maclean's
We need leaders, not leading men
Who are the Trump-loving Canadians?
Global
Indigenous woman from BC dead after police shooting in Edmundston NB
Advocates call plan to boost Black history BC School curriculum 'long overdue'
'Nothing is off the table': BC Premier on a 4 day work-week following coronavirus pandemic
Union not impressed by plan to gift chocolates to BC Liquor Store workers
Port of Vancouver, homeless advocates spar over injunction to clear CRAB Park Camp
Vancouver ramps up parking enforcement as coronavirus restrictions ease
Winnipeg police use of force under scrutiny amid widespread police brutality protests
Miscellaneous
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip needs a kidney transplant - and anyone with the A+ blood type could provide it
Let's learn from this week's school reopening
Can Free Fares Save Public Transit?
Rent Relief is 'Make or Break' for Small-Business Survival
RCMP, Pipeline Firm Spill Fuel on Wet'suwet'en Territory
Vancouver receives 46 applications for temporary patios
Four day work week not ' off the table': Horgan
Facing changes in the film sector
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