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Here are today’s new developments:   Canadian public health officials released new modelling numbers today, which show Canada is making progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19, though thousands... More

Here are today’s new developments:    Canada announced a new commercial rent subsidy program, to be funded jointly by the provinces – the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses said the pro... More

Here are today’s new developments:   Canada is boosting support for COVID-19 research, including clinical trials for a vaccine, and creating a task force to look into tests to identify antibodies ... More

Here are today’s new developments:  Canada is rolling out a package of supports to help students, who have been excluded from Canada’s emergency income program. The supports include a Canada Emege... More

Here are today’s new developments:  Trudeau announced a new fund for community organizations community organizations, and said businesses can start applying for the federal wage subsidy — companie... More

Here are today’s new developments:    Canada is bracing for potential shortages of critical drugs needed to treat COVID-patients, and has put a call out for new suppliers.  Ontario appears to have... More

Here are today’s new developments:  Trudeau announced aid for the energy sector, plus support for rural businesses and workers in the arts and culture sectors. Ontario will not follow the lead ... More

Here are today’s new developments: Canada is expanding measures to help businesses during the pandemic, including broadened loan eligibility --  groups like the Canadian Federation of Independent ... More

Here are today’s new developments: Criteria to qualify for the federal CERB will now include those earning less than $1,000 per month – changes aimed at helping contract, gig and seasonal workers,... More

Here are today’s new developments: The eventual reopening of Canadian businesses will take a phased-in approach, but any ease on restrictions is most likely weeks away.  Travellers arriving in ... More