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May 28, 2020 May 28 2020 — Wanzhou extradition proceedings move forward.
Reaction as a BC judge rules extradition proceedings for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou should proceed; Pressure on the government to respond to a scathing report on some of Canada’s long-term care homes; The latest polls show Peter MacKay still leads the Conservative leadership race.
17 min
May 27, 2020 May 27 2020 — Military report rips Ontario nursing home care.
Reaction to reports of shocking conditions in Ontario nursing homes;
The Chinese government warns of further “damage” to relations with Canada, as a BC judge prepares to release a decision on the extradition hearing for Meng Wanzhou; MPs vote to extend the suspension of Parliament until September.
15 min
May 26, 2020 May 26 2020 — Trudeau explains his party’s wage subsidy application.
Justin Trudeau is asked why the Liberal Party applied for the wage subsidy program; Jagmeet Singh continues to press the prime minister for paid sick leave for all Canadian workers; Andrew Scheer demands the government “unequivocally condemn” China’s recent attacks on the people of Hong Kong.
19 min
May 25, 2020 May 25 2020 — Ontario opens testing for all.
Ontario’s premier says anyone in the province who wants a coronavirus test can now get one; Rumours about Stephen Harper being drafted into the Conservative leadership race; What can we expect in the House of Commons during what was supposed to be the final month of the spring session of Parliament?
17 min
May 22, 2020 May 22 2020 — What if there’s another lockdown?
How will Canadians react if a second wave of infections leads to another lockdown?; As provincial economies reopen, is the federal government willing to consider a national policy on sick-leave?; The government says it understands the anger from airline customers who are unable to get their money back for cancelled flights.
15 min
May 21, 2020 May 21 2020 — All Canadians urged to wear non-medical face masks.
An official recommendation that all Canadians wear non-medical face masks; Opposition MPs suggest Canada should adopt a hybrid method of Parliament during the pandemic; As the provinces struggle with deficits, can they expect more funds from the federal government?
16 min
May 20, 2020 May 20 2020 — Border to stay closed another month.
The border between Canada and the U.S. will remain closed for at least another month; Andrew Scheer questions the government’s change in attitude toward China; Calls from the opposition for accountability from the World Health Organization.
16 min
May 19, 2020 May 19 2020 — Ontario takes another step in reopening the economy.
Ontario takes another step in reopening the economy; Andrew Scheer renews his calls for Parliament to sit more often; Accusations that outgoing leader Elizabeth May is consolidating her power within the Green party.
16 min
May 15, 2020 May 15 2020 — Government defends not chasing CERB fraudsters.
The Prime Minister defends the government’s decision to not immediately pursue anyone who fraudulently collects financial help during the pandemic; How much of a concern is a second wave of infections as some provinces continue to reopen services and reduce restrictions?; The government says the reopening of national parks and historic sites is not an invitation for Canadians to start travelling.
16 min
May 14, 2020 May 14 2020 — No federal budget any time soon.
The Prime Minister says there’s no plan to share any budget or fiscal update any time soon; The border with the U.S. may stay closed until June 21; A new poll finds a majority of Canadians don’t believe China has been transparent about its handling of the pandemic.
17 min

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