As the Liberal government continues to work on the Covid 19 economic recovery plan, it is expected to put a big focus on immigration in addressing a shortage of workers and skills as the economy recovers.
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Border restrictions and entry requirements to Canada will remain in effect until November 21, 2021
The current border restrictions and entry requirements to Canada will remain in effect until November 21, 2021. As of September 7, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers from any country can enter Canada for discretionary reasons, if they meet specific requirements. Fully vaccinated travellers must show proof that they received a full series of a Government of...
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B.C. health authority issues alarm over nurse shortage in Fort St. John
“Every day when they show up for work, they are putting the needs of the community of Fort St. John ahead of their own and those of their families at home. We implore people to be kind, patient, and respectful of these staff members and the situation they are facing,” Northern Health said in a statement.
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Pfizer Canada cites ‘urgency’ in plans to seek authorization for kids’ COVID vaccine
“Working with our public health and health system partners we will be ready to administer doses to children aged five to 11 as soon as they are approved by Health Canada,” said Alexandra Hilkene.
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The latest on results and developments in Canada’s 44th general election
OTTAWA — The latest on developments and results in the federal election. All times are eastern. 12:25 a.m. Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says she is disappointed she fell short in her bid to win a seat in the House of Commons. Paul lost her bid to unseat Liberal Marci Ien in the riding of...
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Canadians heading to the polls to choose next federal government
The majority of Canada’s more than 30 million eligible voters will mark their ballots today, September 20, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine certificate programs across Canada
Alberta on Wednesday became the latest province to announce plans to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine passport system. Here’s a look at what the provinces and territories have said about their proof-of-vaccination programs, or lack thereof. British Columbia Residents of B.C. need a vaccine card to get into restaurants, clubs, ticketed sporting events and organized affairs...
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Trudeau in Quebec, O’Toole in N.B., N.S., Singh in Ontario
Affordability was the hot topic yesterday after Statistics Canada reported prices increased by 4.1 percent in August compared with the same month one year earlier, fuelled by rising consumer demand and supply-chain constraints for many goods.
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Alberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse
Starting Sept. 20, people will need to show proof of vaccination to enter select non-essential businesses, including retail shops, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos, concerts and libraries.
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B.C. groups concerned over lack of compromise in COVID-19 vaccine card plan
The vaccine card system requires patrons to show proof of at least one vaccine dose by Monday and two doses by Oct. 24 to access certain indoor settings, including ticketed sports events, concerts, restaurants, gyms and movie theatres.