Singapore Tonight: News in brief May 27
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, May 27: – Canada court to rule on extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to US – Spain begins 10-day mourning … source
Trudeau promises to extend COVID-19 emergency relief benefit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the federal government will extend the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB), with details to follow … source
'Assault-style' firearm ban effective today, Trudeau announces
Starting today, licensed gun owners will no longer be allowed to sell, transport, import or use military-grade ‘assault-style’ weapons in Canada. Read more: … source
COVID-19 could close Canada-U.S. border for a year, expert says
Infection control epidemiologist Colin Furness predicts the Canada-U.S. border will only open if a COVID-19 vaccine is created or if enough people have been … source
Trudeau passes on U.S.-Mexico meeting in Washington
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won’t travel to Washington, D.C., to mark the start of the new NAFTA with the presidents of the United States and Mexico this week. source
Trudeau unveils details of student service grant
The Canada student service grant is supposed to give eligible students between $1000 and $5000 to support the costs of post-secondary education in the fall if … source
Flight 752: A Canadian Tragedy | Special Coverage
Dozens of Canadians were killed when a Ukraine International Airlines flight crashed near Iran’s capital. Carole MacNeil hosts CBC News Network’s special … source
COVID-19 update: Trudeau says more help coming for youth, businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced additional measures aimed to help support businesses and students taking a financial hit from COVID-19. To read … source
Thousands still flying into Canadian airports amid COVID-19 restrictions
More than 200000 international travellers have arrived in Canada since March 23rd when borders were tightened. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.5583241 … source
Trump wants N95 mask exports to Canada halted, manufacturer says
Medical device manufacturer 3M says it is under pressure from the White House to stop exporting N95 masks it currently produces in the United States to other … source