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Bloc Quebecois Leader Blanchet denies anonymous allegation against him

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, forecasts GDP decline

The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 0.25 per cent in response to what it calls the 'extremely uncertain' economic outlook from the COVID-19 pandemic, and plans to keep it there until the picture improves.
Police notified of 21,422 cases where travellers to Canada may have broken quarantine rules

Police have been notified for follow-up in more than 21,000 cases where travellers arriving in Canada either couldn't be reached or showed 'indication of non-compliance' with the mandatory 14-day quarantine rules.
Canada, U.S. agree to keep borders closed another 30 days: sources

Canadian and U.S. officials have agreed to keep the border between the two countries closed to non-essential travel until August 21, CTV News has confirmed.
Opposition demand answers and action for students following Liberal WE apologies

Federal opposition parties are continuing to demand answers from the federal government, and are calling for a quick solution to revive or rework the now-halted $900 million student summer grant program which was initially awarded to WE Charity.
Nearly 270,000 Conservatives eligible to vote in leadership contest

The national Conservative party says it has 269,469 members eligible to vote in the current leadership race.
Trudeau, Morneau apologize for not recusing themselves from WE decision

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau have issued apologies for not removing themselves from conversations about granting WE Charity a sole-sourced contract to run the now-halted $900 million COVID-19 student volunteer program, given their personal connections to the organization.
Deputy Conservative leader steps down from post, endorses MacKay

The Conservative Party’s outgoing deputy leader has put her support behind leadership candidate Peter MacKay, just hours after announcing her resignation from the position.
Potential COVID-19 vaccine approved for human trial in Canada is stuck in China

A human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate has yet to start because, according to Health Canada, the Chinese government has not signed off on sending the potential vaccine here.

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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.
Air Date: June 28, 2020
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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