Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, July 17, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Why is it even a question whether to let Huawei into our 5G networks?
Liberals reviewing deal with Chinese state-owned firm to provide security equipment to Canadian embassies
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The risk of catching COVID-19 from contaminated surfaces, objects is 'negligible', scientist says
Five new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, all linked to Hutterite colony
Why nobody told you about that COVID-19 case on your flight, and why that spells trouble
A culture of rugged individualism is great, except when you're fighting a pandemic
Empty beds, but still no treatment as sick Albertans bear brunt of COVID-19 policies
Ontario reports 111 more COVID-19 cases and nine deaths as more of the economy reopens
China and Iran must be made to pay for COVID-19 cover-up: Canadian report
Baby contracts coronavirus in outbreak at Vancouver neonatal ICU
BC reports 28 new cases of COVID-19, outbreaks at Vancouver NICU
COVID-19 case confirmed at Site C work camp in Fort St. John BC
Long term care home in Fraser Health declared COVID-free
Okanagan winery employee tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses flare-ups in Vancouver, Kelowna, Oliver and Fort St. John
Ten COVID-19 facts that should scare you into wearing a mask
BC Hydro confirms Site C worker from Alberta tested positive for COVI-19
BC's COVID battle kept infections under one per cent
Fresh outbreaks prompt new COVID-19 infections in BC to rise
WE have a problem Boss
Liberals resist third committee study of WE Charity controversy, Tories ask Lobby czar to investigate
Liberal MPs filibuster ethics committee meeting, delaying decision on WE Charity probe
Chrystia Freeland personally apologizes for WE scandal, but stands by Trudeau
How WE Charity's youth pitch worked its way through Trudeau's government
Trudeau and the Liberals still don't get why they were wrong
More questions about WE need to be answered
WE organization under scrutiny for not registering as lobbyist before pitching proposals to Trudeau Liberals
Ethics scandals like WE might require resignations elsewhere, but this is Canada
Champagne says he wasn't aware of 'particular circumstances' with Trudeau's ties to WE
Committee probing WE Charity deal delays decision on Trudeau family's speaking contracts
Globe and Mail
Bill Morneau overhauls wage subsidy, size of employer benefits to vary based on revenue hit
Tensions rise in Ontario beach communities as out-of-towners flock to popular local spots
Vancouver police form team to deal with surge in pandemic-related hate incidents
CBC
Finance minister proposes expanding eligibility of federal wage subsidy
StatsCan plans 'contactless' census for 2021 in response to COVID-19
CSIS warrant examination of 'critical importance' to Canadians, says watchdog chair
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses appeal over deported Sri Lankan accused of wife's slaying
Corey Hurren, accused in Rideau Hall attack, makes brief court appearance
Pandemic-rattled Canadians still cautious about everything from schools to 2nd lockdowns, polls say
Doctors' heated dispute with Kenney government a creature of politics and history
Toronto Star
'We still have a lot of work to do as a region': 905 COVID cases persist as Stage 3 looms
Planning a camping trip as Stage 3 begins? Indigenous leaders urge Canadians to rethink travel plans, call for increased federal COVID-19 funding
Ford says independent commission into long-term care COVID-19 disaster will be named within days
Minority-run businesses quickly adjusted to COVIV-19. Here's how to keep their recovery going
Man accused of breaking into Rideau Hall due for court hearing in Ottawa
Toronto Sun
Feds spent $3.7M on 16 staff to review pandemic ad campaign
Liberals revise COVID-19 wage subsidy, ease eligibility in bid to boost takeup
Education system should consider needs of parents
Canada should quash Iranian request for $5 billion aid
CERB is a lifeline, not a buffet
National Post
More than 80 of cross border travellers are exempt from COVID19 quarantine rules, government says
Canadians claiming new high-tech wind turbines as world's 'most energy-efficient power' source charged with fraud in US
Graffiti on Memorial to Nazi SS Division now being investigated as vandalism instead of hate crime
CMHC pays UBC to research federal home equity tax meant to 'level playing field between renters and owners'
The fall of CHAZistan will echo through history
Liberals announce changes to $80B wage subsidy program in effort to improve accessibility
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Global
The future of high school? BC district to move to 'quadrant' schedule under COVID-19
There have been 155 hate-related crimes in Vancouver so far in 2020
Long waits on BC Ferries as priority given to Sunshine Coast residents
BC premier says he regrets calling illicit drug use a 'choice'
Pilot project to supply 'safe supply' of opioids to Cowichan Valley drug users
BC government picks construction group to build Vancouver's Broadway subway
Finance minister reveals changes to COVID-19 wage subsidy program
Miscellaneous
Record BC overdose deaths mean it's time to listen
Vancouver Pride to bar BC Liberals from parade if action not taken against MLA Laurie Throness for anti-LGBT Views
BC government announces who will design, build and partially finance Broadway Subway Project
Tenant groups express outrage after BC government says apartment dwellers must fork over all unpaid rent
Here's Who lost jobs in the Pandemic, and Who Needs Support
Where there's Vape, there's Rona Ambrose
Conservative politicians are flirting with authoritarianism. Wee need to Stop them
Canada's privacy laws need reform for businesses to compete in Europe: commissioner
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