Tag: Ottawa
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau...
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the country's elder care...
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada’s COVID-19...
OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail...
National directive on wearing face masks coming today, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a national recommendation on when and where Canadians should be wearing face masks to reduce the spread...
Ottawa pledges $100 million for Canadian Red Cross response to COVID-19,...
OTTAWA — The Canadian Red Cross is poised to receive $100 million in federal funds to support public health measures and enhance the charity's capacity...
National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1, but no camping...
OTTAWA — A large number of Canada's national parks and historic sites will partly reopen for daytime visitors next month but Canadians should plan...
Budget officer says federal deficit could top $252 billion
OTTAWA — Parliament's budget watchdog says that it's likely the federal deficit for the year will hit $252.1 billion as a result of the...
First victim of military helicopter crash identified
OTTAWA — A Nova Scotia man says his daughter Abbigail Cowbrough is one of the victims of the Canadian military helicopter crash in the...
Canadians divided over making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory: Poll
OTTAWA — While researchers across the planet race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians are divided over whether getting...
Doctors say they see little progress on improving PPE supply: survey
OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association has called for greater government transparency about the available supply of protective equipment in light of a new survey that...
Wage subsidy program to help fund faith as congregations face COVID-19...
OTTAWA — When the Archdiocese of Toronto cancelled services at its 225 parishes due to COVID-19, it faced a big financial hit, along with difficult layoffs and pay...
