Spending to date is putting the federal deficit on track to reach $381.6 billion this year, but the government’s math says it could close in on $400 billion if widespread lockdowns return in the coming weeks.
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COVID-19 cases in Canada remain on troubling course, Tam says, amid rising numbers
If we continue on the current pace, our longer range models continue to forecast significant increases in daily case counts and estimate that there could be up to 10,000 cases reported daily by mid-December,” Tam said in a written statement.
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Spread of COVID-19 in Brampton linked to systemic factors, experts say
“We’re tired. We’re numb. We’re overworked. We’re frustrated, because it’s not our rules,” she said. “We’re just trying to keep everybody else safe.”
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Ottawa extends rules and restrictions for travellers amid rising COVID-19 case counts
A slew of travel restrictions and rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 will be extended into January, the federal government said Sunday, as case counts continued to rise steadily across the country. In a statement, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the measures would be in effect until...
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Over 500 People Receive Free Flu Shots and Care Packages thru INC Aid to Humanity in Norfolk, Virginia
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church Of Christ, an international religious organization established in 158 countries and territories, held an Aid to Humanity event in in Norfolk, Virginia on October 31, as part of its worldwide activity to help communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. INC members from the Hampton Roads Region and North Carolina...
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Address extreme poverty, Phil President Duterte to Asean, Australia
"We must redouble our collective efforts to address extreme poverty. We must accelerate our nation’s and the region’s socio-economic recovery,"
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PM warns premiers that feds don’t have ‘infinite’ resources to assist COVID-19 fight
Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer, said Canada is projected to hit 10,000 COVID-19 cases per day by early next month if the wildfire spread of the virus continues.
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Change of power in the U.S. an opportunity for Canada’s immigration goals: minister
“I see Canada seizing that opportunity with our immigration levels plan that seeks to not only attract some of those who are looking to come from abroad to Canada, but equally to leverage the domestic temporary immigration that is already within our borders,”
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Orchard Villa families detail conditions at facility before long-term care commission
The families of Orchard Villa residents have launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the company, and their allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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Help for Canadians in Hong Kong announced as committee says Uighurs face ‘genocide’
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Canada is creating a new measure targeting students and young people in Hong Kong: a work permit designed to help them get permanent Canadian residency faster.