Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, June 15, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China says it has found insects in Canadian logs, raising fears that Beijing is targeting another key export
Telus installed Huawei gear in National Capital Region 4G network in apparent contravention of understanding with Ottawa
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Steroid hailed as 'major breakthrough' as trial shows it saves lives among COVID-19 patients
The nursing home that lost nearly 50 seniors to COVID-19
Canada could be last country to cling to two metre physical distancing rule
BC records 11 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Coronavirus outbreak at BC fast food restaurant a 'wake-up call': Henry
Dr. Bonnie Henry on fast-food outbreak and risk of virus spread from signing and choirs
New COVID-19 outbreak strikes a long-term care centre
Globe and Mail
Not enough done to protect migrant farm workers: PM
Essential but expendable: How Canada failed migrant farm workers
Some Ontario regions are entering Phase 2 and others aren't, presenting an ethical dilemma
Quebec outlines plan for full return of classes in the fall
Ottawa extends CERB payments by an additional eight weeks
High school graduates weigh the benefits of taking a gap year as September looms
Americans accused of crossing border to vacation in Rockies
Canada-US border to remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21
Trudeau government's quest for UN Security Council seat set to end with election this week
No end in sight to swelling BC condo insurance premiums, study finds
BC Supreme Court judge rules host parents not liable for fatal crash after party
Clawing back pandemic pay for grocery workers is a grotesque, predictable outcome
Take it easy on Trudeau. At least he's being honest about his disdain for Parliament
Hal Johnson says popular Body Break series was created to battle racism
Black MPs, senators call for immediate justice reforms to address systemic racism
A UN race that underlined Canada's foreign policy complacency
CBC
Petition calls for removal of Gandhi statue from Carleton campus
Hal Johnson on how racist treatment inspired him to create Body Break
Former GG Micahëlle Jean says it's 'irresponsible' to deny systemic racism exists in Canada
Air force returning Cyclone choppers to service soon as investigation focuses on flight software
Loved ones of Flight 752 victims demand plan, timeline for holding Iran to account
UK wants to join Pacific trade pact as trade deal with Canada approaches its end
CERB payments to be extended for 2 more months
Canada-US border to remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21
Couple's attempt to return from Peru in limbo despite family exemption announced by PM
Why Canada might need a climate law - and how it might work
Parliament Hill protected by 'robust' fire-prevention measures after Notre Dame blaze, committee told
Toronto Star
Toronto is one of the last places in North American still largely closed due to COVID-19
Chair of city's real estate agency steps away to deal with crisis at seniors home chain
COVID-19 pandemic should mean $150 in annual insurance savings for motorists, government document says
Working from home due to the pandemic? You're eligible for a big tax break - here's how to get it
Argue against the CERB all you want - this is why you're wrong
Erin O'Toole courts social conservatives as leadership debates draw near
Justin Trudeau pledges action on racism after more than half his cabinet signs Black MP's call for reform
Trudeau makes his final pitch for a seat on the UN's Security Council
Black parliamentarians, allies call for national strategy to tackle systemic racism
Toronto Sun
Will Ford shut down Oakville operation?
COVID-19 test complete, and more than ready to meet
Conservative leadership hopefuls poised to square off
Trudeau badly wants that Security Council seat - but why?
Beware those using pandemic to lower working conditions
Don't forget the lessons of COVID-19
National Post
Short on cash? One federal department is looking for the owners of $133 million in uncashed cheques
Transport Minister Marc Garneau defends decision not to force airlines to offer COVID-19 refunds
If our leaders won't stand up against violence, the are unfit to lead
Trudeau's four year campaign to get Canada a UN ends as vote begins Wednesday
Kingston teen accused in terror plot to plead guilty; agreed statement of fact should solve mystery of RCMP raids
Montreal teens in blackface post racist video that's riddled with the N-word
Iranian officials looted cellphones, rings, passports of victims of plane crash victims
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Global
Hal Johnson says BodyBreak was created to combat racism
Nanaimo nightclubs plan to reopen, saying they can operate under Phase 2 guidelines
Thief uses BC man's identity to open fake bank account, apply for CERB
Why some Canadiana have already run out of CERB: 'I was in tears'
Vandals target Vancouver's Gassy Jack statue, considered a symbol of Indigenous oppression
Hogan's Alley Society says Vancouver's viaducts 'a symbol of oppression of the Black Community'
Shortage of Mexican workers leads to request for Okanagan residents to work on farms
Second CN worker dies in BC in one month
Prime Minister cracks open door to potential NHL hub city in Canada
Roads washed out after heavy rain hits northeastern BC
BC restaurants can soon buy discounted beer, wine and spirits
Defunding the police? In Canada, it's a fantasy argument
Miscellaneous
Vancouver police force homeless campers to relocate from CRAB Park
With cheap gas and proximity anxiety, transit ridership forecast to remain below pre-COVID-19 levels after pandemic
The Pandemic has not slowed Bowinn Ma Down
Law and Virus Expert Amir Attaran on Canada's Pandemic Fail
Surrey shutters community centres, libraries and parks through summer to save money
BC Strata insurance market 'unhealthy': study
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