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WATCH: Global National – April 6
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‘Our province has run out of time’: Nfld premier makes plea to Trudeau amid coronavirus and budget crisis
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Premier Dwight Ball tells Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Newfoundland and Labrador would be unable to pay its bills without immediate federal assistance. Continue reading
24,000 Canadian military members ready to respond — if asked — to COVID-19 crisis
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The Canadian Armed Forces has called up its reservists, but its main mission right now is to maintain the health of CAF members as it waits to calls for help from the provinces. Continue reading
Trump looking to put troops near Canadian border amid coronavirus fears
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed talks are ongoing on U.S. border concerns amid the new coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus aid bill negotiations continue, agreement in principle reached: sources
Negotiations continued through the night and, at 11 p.m., opposition party sources said they expected it would be at least a few hours before legislation was expected to be put before the House. Continue reading
Stranded in South America as COVID-19 spreads, Canadian travellers anxiously await rescue
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Peru has closed its borders, forcing residents into quarantine to limit the spread of COVID-19 — and some Canadians have been caught in the middle. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Expect Ottawa to declare national COVID-19 emergency only when premiers want one
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Ottawa is taking the right approach to the federal Emergencies Act — so far, says David Akin. Continue reading
Liberal bill on coronavirus would give feds power to spend, tax without parliamentary approval
A small number of MPs from all parties are set to debate the coronavirus support bill on Tuesday. Continue reading
Parliament to reconvene Tuesday to deal with COVID-19 measures: source
Under House of Commons procedure rules, there must be a minimum of 20 MPs in the House for business to proceed. Continue reading