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House of Commons passes COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

The legislation moves on to the Senate and requires royal assent before it becomes law

Apr 11, 2020 9:23 AM Read more >

House of Commons debates $73B wage subsidy program

All federal parties have agreed to support the bill

Apr 11, 2020 6:11 AM Read more >

Singh calls for universal access to CERB

Singh says he has heard from many Canadians who do not qualify for the emergency benefit program

Apr 11, 2020 2:50 AM Read more >

Canada reports more than 22,500 COVID-19 cases, 600 deaths

The country's top health officers continue to urge Canadians to "crush the curve" by staying home over the long weekend

Apr 11, 2020 2:24 AM Read more >

Canada lost 1.01 million jobs in March

Private sector hit hardest, largest losses in accommodation, food services

Apr 9, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Canada could see 500 to 700 deaths in next seven days

Infection, deaths rates determined by response strength: chief public health officer

Apr 9, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

We are all in this together, stupid

"Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely." I'm pretty sure that was the takeaway from George Orwell's Animal Farm .

Apr 9, 2020 12:40 AM Read more >

More COVID-19 aid, PPE needed for First Nations and Metis, leaders say

OTTAWA — First Nations and Metis leaders say they need more from Ottawa to combat COVID-19 in their communities, including money, assistance with security and help acquiring protective equipment.

Apr 8, 2020 11:44 AM Read more >

Phone users warned of COVID-19 cyber scams

Be wary of offers of medical supplies, cleaning products or food

Apr 8, 2020 10:10 AM Read more >

Ottawa adjusts wage subsidy program, offers help to job-seeking students

Ottawa is once more retooling economic relief efforts addressing the COVID-19 crisis in a bid to help students and businesses.

Apr 8, 2020 2:35 AM Read more >

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