Cpac Today In Politics

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.