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May 13, 2020 May 13 2020 — Reopening borders requires caution: PM
The Prime Minister says Canada will be very careful when it comes to reopening borders; Could we see a national inquiry into long-term care?; Should the federal government get involved with the provinces’ decisions on reopening?
16 min
May 12, 2020 May 12 2020 — Government offering bridge loans, not 'bailouts'.
The federal government says it’s offering bridge loans, not 'bailouts', to large companies that need help; The Prime Minister says governments will be held accountable if re-opening measures lead to more outbreaks; We’re just over a week away from the expiration of an agreement to keep the Canada-US border closed to all but essential crossings.
17 min
May 11, 2020 May 11 2020 — Reopening Quebec worries Trudeau.
The Prime Minister admits he’s worried as Quebec’s plans to reopen the economy move ahead; Could we see help for seniors announced this week?; Erin O'Toole calls for a “reckoning” with China.
16 min
May 08, 2020 May 08 2020 — Topping up wages of some essential workers.
What will be the cost as the federal government and the provinces top up the wages of some essential front-line workers?; Canada’s chief medical officer of health stresses the importance of testing for COVID-19 as provinces open up more businesses and services; Can the military meet the demand for more personnel if provinces request help?
15 min
May 07, 2020 May 07 2020 — Will benefit programs get extension?
Does the government have plans to extend benefit programs if the pandemic continues?; The country’s Chief Medical Officer of Health stresses the importance of contact tracing; Jagmeet Singh says the NDP would support a ban on assault-style weapons, but he wants clarity from the government.
16 min
May 06, 2020 May 06 2020 — Helicopter crash reporting delays questioned.
Questions arise about why it took more than 12 hours for the Canadian Armed Forces to confirm last week’s helicopter crash; $252 million in federal funding is set aside to help Canada’s farmers; Is the drop in the number of positive COVID-19 tests in Canada a sign that the pandemic is easing off?
15 min
May 05, 2020 May 05 2020 — Canada commits to Coronavirus Global Response.
Canada makes an $850 million commitment to the Coronavirus Global Response; Andrew Scheer calls for a more normal routine for Parliament; Canada’s top doctor responds to claims from the U.S. President that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese lab.
17 min
May 04, 2020 May 04 2020 — Softer coronavirus restrictions coming.
Relaxed restrictions will go into effect in some parts of the country over the coming days and weeks; The Prime Minister faces more questions about where the coronavirus originated; There will be more gun control measures ahead.
16 min
May 01, 2020 May 01 2020 — Assault-style weapon announcement expected today.
A formal announcement could come as early as today on a ban on assault-style weapons. Doug Ford tells businesses in Ontario to start getting ready to reopen. The Conservative Party leadership race resumes.
16 min
April 30, 2020 Apr. 30 2020 — $9 billion student aid package passed.
After last-minute negotiations, MPs pass the government’s $9 billion student aid package; The Prime Minister says he’s open to the idea of a voluntary coronavirus tracking app, as long as privacy is respected; Derek Sloan rejects a demand from the Conservative Party's Ontario caucus to apologize for comments he made about Canada’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
14 min

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