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Here are today’s new developments: The Canadian government announced an aid package to help farmers and food processors navigate the pandemic – the amount falls far short of the $2.6-billion emerg... More

Here are today’s new developments: Canada has pledged money to bolster international efforts to find a vaccine and treatment for COVID-19.  Canada’s Health Minister is stressing to Canadians th... More

Here are today’s new developments: The C.D. Howe Institute says Canada has hit recession status. Though rent is due today, many residential tenants, and their advocates, say Canada’s Emergency ... More

Here are today’s new developments Canada’s deficit is expected to top $252 billion this year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Canadian restaurant owners are among the many businesses stru... More

Here are today’s new developments: Trudeau believes Canadians will be open to providing certain personal information voluntarily, via mobile or digital tracking, to allow the government to do what... More

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