Cpac Today In Politics

The Prime Minister calls on businesses interested in the federal wage subsidy to do the right thing; An acknowledgement that some Canadians are having trouble trying to access government benefits; What kind of help will the military be able to provide, if the provinces ask for it?

After weeks of following public health guidelines, this could be a critical week for Canadians; New measures are introduced to protect the most vulnerable; The government is considering the possibility of taking over large public spaces to use as makeshift hospitals.

The Conservative Party suspends its leadership race; After strong opposition from Canada, the U.S. backs down on a plan to put troops on the border; What will Canada do if Donald Trump follows through on a plan to get back to business as usual in just a few weeks?

The Quarantine Act has now been imposed on Canadians returning home from travel; The government continues to look at ways to help individuals and businesses weather the coronavirus crisis; Will Canada be at risk if Donald Trump follows through on his promise to begin ramping down social distancing by April 12th?

After hours of negotiations, the government and the opposition agree to pass emergency legislation; Nearly one-million Canadians have applied for Employment Insurance; Three more candidates join Erin O’Toole in calling for the Conservative leadership race to be delayed.

After opposition and public outrage, the Liberals back down on a bill that would have given them sweeping spending powers; Are we moving closer to the federal government invoking the Emergency Measures Act?; The Prime Minister says nothing is off the table when it comes to making sure people follow social distancing guidelines.

Will the coronavirus situation last for months, rather than weeks?; Will the federal government invoke the Emergencies Act?; For now, politics is set aside.

The government prepares to close the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential traffic; A promise from the government that it will spend whatever it takes to keep Canadians healthy and safe; How far could officials go in efforts to slow down the spread of the coronavirus?

What will be the impact of the federal government’s $82-billion aid package?; There’s hope for Canada’s economic recovery after the coronavirus; Canada and the U.S. enact tougher restrictions at the border.

Alberta, BC, and Ontario are now in a state of emergency; The Prime Minister says the House of Commons could be recalled; Health officials continue to stress the importance of social distancing, as the number of coronavirus cases climbs.

The government announces aggressive moves in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus; While the U.S. border remains open for now, officials say they are constantly monitoring the situation; The federal government’s response earns praise from at least one Premier.

The Prime Minister speaks with world leaders as the coronavirus continues to spread; The government advises against non-essential travel and says closing the border is a possibility; Calls continue from opposition parties for the government to do more.

The First Ministers' meeting is postponed, as the Prime Minister’s wife tests positive for the coronavirus; The Conservatives criticize the government’s response to the coronavirus; Several Conservative leadership candidates suspend their public campaign events.

A one-billion dollar response to address the impacts of the coronavirus; Premiers converge on Ottawa for the First Ministers’ meeting; What will the current economic challenges mean in the coming federal budget?

The Prime Minister says the government recognizes the significant impacts of the coronavirus; The First Ministers prepare for a meeting on Friday; The ethics watchdog dismisses conflict-of-interest allegations against the former clerk of the Privy Council.

A first death in Canada from COVID-19; The government considers provisions for people affected by the outbreak; Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is in uncharted economic territory.

The Finance Minister says the Canadian economy can withstand the coronavirus; The Conservatives push for more information on the government's fiscal framework; The government gets ready to introduce legislation banning conversion therapy.

Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole in the Conservative leadership race; MPs test part unity with private member’s bills; The Prime Minister cautions against knee-jerk reactions when it comes to the coronavirus.

The Prime Minister says the government will work with industry and communities to minimize the impact of the coronavirus; A Cabinet committee is put together with a focus on the response to the outbreak and the economic fallout; The latest poll puts Peter MacKay ahead in the Conservative leadership race.

Justin Trudeau isn’t talking about what’s in the deal with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs; How is the coronavirus affecting the world’s economy?; Jean Chretien says there is no national unity crisis.