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Canada posts COVID-19 guidelines on when to cancel major events
The Public Health Agency of Canada has posted guidelines aimed at helping event planners figure out whether to cancel mass gatherings of people as the federal government works to quell the potential spread of the novel coronavirus.
228 Canadians from cruise ship begin 2 week quarantine at CFB Trenton
Some 228 Canadians are beginning a two-week quarantine at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, in Ontario, after being repatriated from a cruise ship with a cluster of novel coronavirus cases.
Rift between Metis leaders ahead of meetings with premiers, PM
The vice-president of the Metis National Council is stepping up his rhetoric against three provincial Metis leaders, accusing them of striking a "backroom deal" that allows new members into the nation he believes are not Metis.
COVID-19-infected cruise ship carrying 237 Canadians set to dock today
A cruise ship that's been floating off the coast of California for days amid coronavirus concerns is set to dock in Oakland today, March 9, 2020, setting the stage for Ottawa to bring the 237 Canadians aboard the Grand Princess back home.
Canada funding development of COVID-19 'lab-in-a-box'
Canadian researchers are developing a "lab-in-a-box" that could make it cheaper and faster to diagnose cases of the novel coronavirus, particularly in remote areas of the world.
Freeland says possible financial help coming to ease COVID-19 burden
The government is mulling potential financial help to ease the burden of the novel coronavirus on businesses and individuals after its first cabinet committee meeting on the subject, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Opposition MPs slam government secrecy on pandemic preparedness
Opposition critics say they have been left in the dark about the federal government's preparations for a potential outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Canada.
PM creates new cabinet to deal with COVID-19 outbreak
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has created a new cabinet committee to deal with the novel coronavirus outbreak, which began in China but now has spread around the world.
Canada's tourism industry could be hit hard by coronavirus
Canada's tourism industry is bracing for the impact of the novel coronavirus on the number of foreign visitors this summer travel season.
PM promises resources for provinces fighting coronavirus
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says provincial health authorities won't be alone in their fight against the novel coronavirus because the federal government will ensure they have the resources to contain and treat cases.