A House of Commons committee is unanimously urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to promise he won’t call a federal election while the COVID-19 pandemic rages across Canada.
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U.S. pandemic diplomacy continues with Blinken’s Zoom meeting with Trudeau, Garneau
The pandemic diplomacy at work between the United States and Canada is continuing, this time with the secretary of state.
More policy, less pomp as Biden and Trudeau meet virtually
President Joe Biden’s first bilateral meeting with Canada’s Justin Trudeau since taking office was high on policy, low on pomp and featured a very large swipe at Biden’s predecessor as the coronavirus forced the two leaders to convene virtually Tuesday rather than gathering with customary Oval Office fanfare.
A rural-urban divide: Data gives most detailed look yet at where CERB went
OTTAWA — Kelly Ernst recalls standing on sidewalks, waving to needy families in Calgary’s northeast as they opened their doors to pick up food hampers. Ernst, vice-president for vulnerable populations at Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers, said the memory speaks to how COVID-19 hurt the community, socially and economically.
Senators demand race-based data for medical assistance in dying
Senators want the federal government to collect race-based data on who requests and receives medical assistance in dying in Canada.
Canada on verge of deal to make COVID-19 vaccines at home
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce Tuesday the makings of an agreement to produce COVID-19 vaccines within Canada.
Holiday season vacations coincide with rise in COVID-19 travel-related cases
As the federal government prepares to slap new restrictions on international travel, Health Canada data suggest a worrying uptick of infections directly connected to foreign arrivals.
Cancel travel plans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges Canadians
Ongoing tensions between the provinces and the federal government over the management of the COVID-19 pandemic pivoted back Tuesday to the question of whether and how border controls can be tightened to slow the spread of the virus.
Tory, Trudeau urge Pfizer to improve COVID-19 vaccine production
Toronto Mayor John Tory has joined a chorus of Canadian politicians in urging Pfizer-Biotech to produce more COVID-19 vaccine.
Trudeau ‘disappointed,’ Alberta calls for sanctions after Biden cancels Keystone XL permit
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for the federal government to impose economic sanctions against the United States in response to newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden’s “gut punch” decision to tear up the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline expansion.