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Canada passes legislation for $82B COVID-19 help
The House of Commons has passed emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis.
Parliament to debate $82B COVID-19 emergency spending and government powers
The House of Commons sits today, March 24, 2020, to deal with an emergency bill to spend billions of dollars to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and cushion some of its economic harms.
'Enough is enough,' Trudeau tells Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tone hardened on Monday, March 23, 2020, as he warned Canadians ignoring COVID-19 mitigation measures that "enough is enough."
Feds will step in to enforce strong COVID-19 measures if provinces hesitate: Hajdu
Canada needs a more unified approach in the fight against COVID-19 and the feds "will not hesitate" to step in with stronger measures if provinces can't make it happen, the health minister said on Sunday, March 22, 2020.
COVID-19 cases in Canada surge to 1,472 death toll hits 21
The number of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada rose to 1,472 by the end of Sunday, an increase of 141 over the previous 24 hours.
Parliament set to reconvene on Tuesday to pass COVID-19 measures
The House of Commons will reconvene on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, to vote on measures aimed at easing the burden of COVID-19 on individuals and businesses.
Canada won't go to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics in 2020
Canada won't participate in the Tokyo Olympics or Paralympics — at least this summer.
Feds launch $30M ad campaign urging COVID-19 social distancing, hygiene
The federal government is launching a $30-million national ad campaign on Monday, March 23, 2020, to urge every Canadian to do their bit to help prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Prime Minister to provide another briefing to nation as COVID-19 threat grows
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be updating Canadians again today, March 22, 2020, on the latest measures being taken to try to protect the country against the steadily escalating COVID-19 threat.
Quebec announces $2.5-billion aid package to businesses hurt by COVID-19
The Quebec government has announced a $2.5-billion financial aid package for companies struggling with liquidity due the COVID-19 crisis.