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Even if there's a vaccine, pandemic may persist for years to come: Tam

Feds keep lid on company names, dollar amounts in some COVID-19 contracts

The federal Liberals have given companies more than $5.8 billion in COVID-19-related contracts for personal protective gear and medical supplies.
Alberta, Ottawa sign deal that reduces oilsands environmental monitoring

Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands.
Charities worry about loss of trust, donations in wake of WE deal controversy

The head of a group promoting charities says the sector is worried about long-term negative impacts of the ongoing WE controversy on Parliament Hill.
Military to fly old rescue planes longer as COVID-19 delays new aircraft

The Royal Canadian Air Force is being forced to fly its ancient search-and-rescue planes even longer as COVID-19 further delays the delivery of replacement aircraft.
'CERB has served its purpose': Recipients to be moved onto EI soon

The millions of people who are still claiming the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be transitioned onto the federal Employment Insurance program in September, the federal government announced on Friday.
Most Canadians don't want an election during COVID-19: Nanos survey

Despite looming threats of a snap election this fall following the We Charity affair, most Canadians aren’t interested in heading to the polls during the pandemic, according to a new Nanos Research survey.
COVID-19 exposure notification app now available

The federal government-backed exposure notification smartphone app has launched, marking the beginning of a new frontier in the coronavirus fight: alerting participating Canadians when they come in proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Canada extends peacekeeping mission despite Security Council loss

Canada will provide a military transport plane to support United Nations peacekeeping missions for another year despite losing its bid for a temporary seat on the UN Security Council.

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CTV QP: 'This is a matter of life and death'

Was RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's response on systemic racism enough? The Scrum, joined by Pam Palmater, discuss.
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CTV QP: Jay Hill on why he joined Wexit party

Interim Wexit Canada Leader Jay Hill explains why he believes Western Canada should separate, specifically Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Air Date: June 28, 2020
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CTV QP: Should Brenda Lucki be removed?

Liberal MP Greg Fergus shares his thoughts on Brenda Lucki's response to what systemic racism is, calling it a 'tough issue.'
Air Date: June 28, 2020
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CTV QP: Analyzing Trudeau's decision on China

Former CSIS director Richard Faddan and former Canadian diplomat Robert Fowler weigh in on Trudeau resisting calls to free Meng Wanzhou.
Air Date: June 28, 2020
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CTV QP: Kovrig's wife 'disappointed' in Trudeau

Vina Nadjibulla, the wife of Michael Kovrig, weighs in on Trudeau's position to 'protect Canadians' amid calls to release Meng Wanzhou.
Air Date: June 28, 2020