Cpac Today In Politics

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

The Prime Minister answers criticism over a trip to his cottage and telling Canadians to stay home; The opposition raises concerns about the reliability of data coming from The World Health Organization; Andrew Scheer says any changes to the House calendar must include opportunities for MPs to ask questions of the Prime Minister.

Alberta premier Jason Kenney criticizes Canada’s chief public health officer and says he won’t wait for Health Canada’s approval of tests and vaccines; The federal government puts more focus on protecting the elderly; Farmers and food processors are given $50 million to make sure temporary foreign workers comply with mandatory quarantines.

With wage subsidy legislation now passed, will there be additional measures to help hard-hit industries like oil and gas, and the airlines?; Questions about whether something could have been done earlier to prevent the deaths in long-term care facilities; Is the role of the opposition evolving as the crisis continues?

The Prime Minister says it’s unclear when the pandemic will peak, or how long will it be before we can get back to day-to-day life; The Opposition says they’re ready to work with the Liberals on a new wage-subsidy bill; Where does the government see Canada’s economy going once we emerge from the pandemic?

The federal government says it will work with Canadian companies to make up to 30,000 ventilators; Will Canada run into problems getting medical equipment from the U.S.?; What is Canada’s plan if the coronavirus is brought under control here, but not in other parts of the world?

A deal is reached to bring much-needed medical masks from the United States to Canada; Help is coming for people who don’t currently qualify for emergency benefits; A date is yet to be set for an emergency meeting of Parliament to pass legislation on enhanced aid.

Federal and provincial politicians continue to speak out against U.S. restrictions on exports of medical masks; A call goes out for volunteers to support frontline healthcare workers; The opposition calls for more help for small businesses.

More calls for the government to release its coronavirus projections; Concerns about trusting information coming from China; Is Canada considering taking part in a global effort to cut oil production?

The prime minister responds to government documents that seem to suggest current measures around the coronavirus could continue until at least July; Parliament is set to be recalled once again to consider a multibillion-dollar expansion to the coronavirus financial aid package; The Health Minister admits Canada likely didn’t stockpile enough protective equipment for a health crisis.

As a report suggests restrictions could be in place until July, is there a Plan B if COVID-19 infections continue to rise?; The government invests $2-billion to boost the supply of medical equipment; Questions about testing equipment coming to Canada from China, after reports of faulty equipment being sent to some European countries.