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Fiscal snapshot supports calls for a gendered approach to economic relief

Among the many findings of the federal government’s fiscal snapshot released Wednesday, is the glaring conclusion that women have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
After WE Charity fallout, students, non-profits await fate of $900M grant program

The uncertain fate of the Canada Student Services Grant, a $900-million student volunteering program tangled in controversy, has left students and non-profit groups who use or hope to use the program hanging and frustrated.
Racist slurs during Conservative leadership debate not surprising: Lewis

Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis says racial slurs directed at her during an online debate last night are not surprising.
Canada not ready for second wave of COVID-19, Senate committee says

A new report from a committee of senators says the country is ill-prepared to handle a second wave of COVID-19.
Changes being made to make it easier for parents to pass on Canadian citizenship

The Liberal government is updating the interpretation of "parent" to make it easier for some parents to pass Canadian citizenship on to their children.
'The challenge of our lifetime': Federal deficit to hit $343 billion this year

The federal deficit is projected to hit $343.2 billion this fiscal year, due in large part to massive economic aid and stimulus plans—that are on-par with Second World War level spending— that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has rolled out in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New modelling shows COVID-19 transmission under control, but risk of outbreaks remains high

One of Canada’s top doctors says modelling shows the transmission of the coronavirus is under control across the country, yet relaxation of public health protocols could lead to severe outbreaks.
PM announces summer 'work plan' to tackle systemic racism

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his government's summer "work plan" to address systemic racism in Canada — including in policing and the justice system.

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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