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April 29, 2020 Apr. 29 2020 — House of Commons goes virtual.
Most of the country’s MPs take part in Canada's first-ever virtual House of Commons session; The Opposition has questions about when the government knew the coronavirus had the potential to be serious; Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner has been working remotely from Oklahoma since traveling there to be with family.
17 min
April 28, 2020 Apr. 28 2020 — Some provinces lay out reopening plans.
Several provinces begin putting forward their plans for reopening their economies and loosening restrictions; Andrew Scheer says he doesn’t agree with a Conservative MP’s comments about Canada’s top public health official; Dr. Theresa Tam acknowledges more could have been done to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
16 min
April 27, 2020 Apr. 27 2020 — Tam: Herd immunity is not the answer right now.
Canada’s top public health official dismisses the idea that herd immunity could play a role in the reopening of the economy; The Conservatives criticize the government’s financial support programs; Will the Conservatives relaunch their leadership race after criticism of Andrew Scheer?
16 min
April 24, 2020 Apr. 24 2020 — Conservative MP draws ire for tirade against Dr. Theresa Tam.
Calls for a Conservative MP to be removed after allegations he made against Canada’s medical officer of health; Cities ask the federal government for at least $10 billion in emergency funding; Should Canadians worry as some US states move toward easing restrictions?
18 min
April 23, 2020 Apr. 23 2020 — Ontario seeks army assistance against COVID-19.
Ontario joins Quebec in calling on the army to help with coronavirus outbreaks in long-term care facilities; A surge in Justin Trudeau's approval ratings; Questions continue about how the RCMP handled the weekend attacks in Nova Scotia, and why an emergency alert wasn’t sent to the public.
17 min
April 22, 2020 Apr. 22 2020 — PM’s gun control timeline scrutinized.
The Prime Minister is pressed on his government’s timeline for stricter gun control; Canada’s top doctor says the path forward in this pandemic remains uncertain; What is the federal government doing to help the provinces in the fight against COVID-19?
14 min
April 21, 2020 Apr. 21 2020 — PM says gun control is still a priority.
In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia, the Prime Minister promises swift action on gun control; The Liberals and other parties vote down the Conservatives' bid to have Parliament sit in person several times a week; What does it mean for the federal picture as some provinces pass or approach a peak in COVID-19 cases?
14 min
April 20, 2020 Apr. 20 2020 — How often should MPs be in Parliament?
The debate continues over how often MPs should be in Parliament; Andrew Scheer calls for a rethink of Canada’s relationship with China; Will we see more discussions this week about a plan to get the economy going again?
16 min
April 17, 2020 Apr. 17 2020 — Canada not reopening the border in the near future.
The government contradicts statements from Donald Trump that the Canada-U.S. border could soon be reopened. Canadian politicians weigh in on whether China and the World Health Organization should be held accountable for the crisis. New Brunswick’s premier suggests his province could be the first to reopen its provincial borders.
16 min
April 16, 2020 Apr. 16 2020 — Cautious optimism in the COVID-19 fight.
Health officials say there is some cause for cautious optimism in the fight against the coronavirus; The current slowing rate of infection doesn’t mean business-as-usual any time soon; Andrew Scheer accuses the Liberals of shirking accountability by not agreeing to in-person sittings of Parliament.
16 min

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