OTTAWA—Students and new graduates who were anxious about their employment prospects, summer jobs, and financial status that were hampered by the ongoing COVID pandemic will soon be able to claim a new Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced this benefit as part of a $9 billion package comprised of new...
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37,926: The latest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada; 1,749 deaths
Tam warned that despite the positive signs, which are a testament to the efforts being made by Canadians, “now is not the time to slow down” physical distancing efforts.
Trump offers PHilippines add’l assistance to fight Covid-19
The two leaders discussed how the Philippines and US can continue building upon its "strong and enduring economic, cultural, and security ties binding the two nations".
30,809 CONFIRMED AND PRESUMPTIVE COVID-19 CASES IN CANADA
April 17, 2020– More than 2.1 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported across 185 countries, according to official and unofficial statistics compiled by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has led to over 144,000 deaths globally and disrupted the lives of tens of millions. Just across Canada’s border, the US...
National economic shutdown to last weeks longer, Trudeau says
Statistics Canada showed economic activity collapsed in March, suggesting the drop could be a record nine percent.
Loosening controls too quickly could mean the country gives up the ground gained, he says.
Trudeau: Feds ready to send provinces cash to top-up worker salaries
Some six million people had filed claims by Sunday night for a $2,000-a-month emergency benefit for help during the first four-week eligibility period.
25,682 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada
More than 1.9 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported across 185 countries, according to official and unofficial statistics compiled by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has led to over 119,000 deaths globally and disrupted the lives of tens of millions. Just across Canada’s border, the US has surpassed Italy...
22,148 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada
There are 22,148 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada as of April 10, 2020: — Quebec: 11,677 confirmed (including 241 deaths, 1,341 resolved) — Ontario: 6,237 confirmed (including 222 deaths, 2,574 resolved) — Alberta: 1,500 confirmed (including 39 deaths, 713 resolved) — British Columbia: 1,410 confirmed (including 55 deaths, 879 resolved) — Nova Scotia: 407...
‘Dynamic’ physical distancing could help balance COVID-19 fight, economy: study
The mathematical modelling predicts the course of the disease in Ontario with 56 per cent of the province’s population would become infected with the novel coronavirus over the next two years.
Physical distancing is an effective tool to curb the spread of the disease.
19,195 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada
Despite what most people tell you to wear or not to wear a mask, PLEASE WEAR A MASK. The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 5:41 p.m. ET on April 8, 2020: There are 19,195 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 10,031 confirmed (including 175 deaths, 827 resolved)...