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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is offering $14 billion to the provincial and territorial governments for measures to keep COVID-19 at bay.

Trudeau says Canadians have sacrificed too much to allow a mishandled resumption of economic activity to eliminate the progress against the disease.

He says everyone in Canada needs the same tools but local situations vary and the provincial and territorial governments “have a very clear idea” of what is needed.

Trudeau also said recent reports of police violence against Indigenous people are “disturbing” and the cases need to be “investigated properly.” read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government has released new modelling data on the coronavirus pandemic. The data shows that Canada is making progress in combating the spread of the virus, Trudeau said.

Health Canada’s latest short-term modelling shows that COVID-19 could cause 7,700 to 9,400 deaths by June 15. The number of cases could rise to between 97,990 and 107,454.

More than 93,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Thursday. More than 7,500 Canadians have succumbed to the illness. read more

The federal government continues to add to the supply of personal protective equipment and related medical equipment needed to fight COVID-19.

The prime minister says the race to accumulate what Canada needs requires a balance between shopping all over the world and continuing to bolster manufacturing capabilities at home.

Justin Trudeau pointed out that over half the face shields acquired so far have been made by a Canadian company that expanded its workforce to contribute to the effort.

He says Canada has what’s required to meet the provinces’ demands at the moment but as the slow reopening of the country begins, more will be needed. read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will update Canadians on the latest measures the federal government is taking to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides an update in Ottawa on the federal government’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada needs to continue scaling up testing capacity, and is working with provinces to increase contact tracing. Trudeau says the government wants testing and contact tracing data to be shared across provinces.

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Two of Canada’s most populous provinces are reopening part of their economies as each continues to fall short of COVID-19 testing goals.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, designed to reduce rent by 75 per cent for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal and provincial governments will cover 50 per cent, while landlords absorb 25 per cent.

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Speaking outside his Ottawa residence, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that businesses facing a rent crunch will need to hold on through the COVID-19 pandemic and help with an eventual economic recovery, instead of closing up and slowing the rebound.

He said the government “really hopes” commercial landlords will apply for a federal program launching next week that would give companies a break on the rent, warning that they may find themselves out of cash in the future if they evict tenants now. read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to keep working with airlines hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledged the significant impact the crisis has had on the industry, as Canada’s largest airline prepares to slash its workforce by at least half.

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With a little more than a week to go before the deadline to reopen the Canada/U.S. border, prime minister Justin Trudeau faced many questions about an update on when the border will reopen.

Global News’ Mike Le Couteur recaps Trudeau’s comments and addresses some of the pressure the PM may be facing from U.S. counterparts who want the border reopened.

Le Couteur also looks at how the financial aid for businesses may be used to help those companies that rely on tourism.

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The federal government is offering bridge financing for big Canadian businesses across all sectors to help them keep employees on the payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are conditions attached — including a requirement that companies receiving the loans disclose their environmental plans.

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The federal government has suspended shipments of N95 masks from a Montreal-based supplier after about eight million masks made in China failed to meet specifications.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as the country’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, and Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller, explained the government’s decision to suspend the shipment of N95 masks.

Trudeau said bluntly that Canada will not be paying for N95 masks which do not meet the required specifications from Public Health Canada. read more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to hold his daily COVID-19 briefing in Ottawa on Tuesday and will discuss the ongoing government response to the pandemic, including support for agricultural sectors.

The government had been scheduled at the end of March to release its first budget since winning re-election as a minority. But that release was scrapped when the House of Commons suspended on March 13 as part of a nationwide shutdown to try to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Federal ministers and chief medical officer of health Dr. Theresa Tam will speak following Trudeau. read more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to hold his daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday and will discuss the ongoing government response to the pandemic.

On Sunday, the prime minister said the federal government would invest over $240 million to bring health care online, expanding tools and creating new virtual platforms for mental health and primary care during the coronavirus pandemic.

Trudeau also briefed journalists on an additional $175 million to support Canadian company AbCellera for what he called “very promising COVID-19 research” and introduced a new COVID-19 supply council. read more

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will provide a briefing on Sunday from Ottawa. Federal ministers and officials will speak shortly after the prime minister.

With clear evidence of the pandemic curve flattening in Canada, some provinces have already begun relaxing certain lockdown restrictions, with others, including hardest hit Ontario and Quebec, set to do so on Monday.

All are taking a cautious approach, maintaining physical distancing rules as the steps for reopening for business are phased in over weeks or months to try to guard against a second wave of infections. read more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold a daily briefing Wednesday on the federal government’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Federal ministers and health officials will hold their daily briefing after Trudeau.

The House of Commons will be asked on Wednesday to give rapid approval to legislation authorizing $9 billion in promised financial assistance for students facing bleak summer job prospects in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But whether the Trudeau government will get the unanimous consent needed to expedite the bill’s approval in a matter of hours today remained to be seen late Tuesday. read more

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $62.5 million to support seafood and fish processors who may be struggling during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking from Rideau Cottage on Saturday, he told reporters the money will go towards helping fish and seafood companies modify their plants to meet COVID-19 health regulations, support social distancing measures as well as buy personal protective equipment for processors.

“As we fight COVID-19, people who work in fish and seafood processing plants across the country are playing a crucial role when it comes to getting food to our tables,” he said. read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced a new rent subsidy program to help businesses forced to shut down due to the global pandemic, as some provinces begin to lay out plans to reopen their economies.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $1.1-billion strategy for medical research to fight COVID-19, as Saskatchewan releases its five-part plan for reopening the province.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new mandatory COVID-19 measures that include getting a self-isolation plan approved by authorities for anybody arriving in Canada.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will provide an update to Canadians on Tuesday morning around 11:15am ET. Trudeau will provide the latest details on the measures the government in taking to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal ministers and health officials will speak shortly after Trudeau at approx. 12pm ET to provide additional information around the gorvernment’s response.

Canada’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has now surpassed 25,000, including 780 deaths, according to provincial figures released across the country Monday. read more