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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:01 p.m. ET on April 11, 2020: There are 23,318 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
Concerns raised about COVID-19 quarantine rules for migrant workers

Concerns raised about COVID-19 quarantine rules for migrant workers

OTTAWA — Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet is raising concern about temporary foreign workers arriving in Canada to work on farms, saying he believes the quarantine rules for these workers are inadequate.
Changes coming to allow seasonal workers to apply for CERB: Qualtrough

Changes coming to allow seasonal workers to apply for CERB: Qualtrough

OTTAWA — Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says the federal government is working on ways to ensure seasonal workers who do not currently qualify for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit will be able to apply.
House of Commons debates $73B wage subsidy program

House of Commons debates $73B wage subsidy program

All federal parties have agreed to support the bill.
Key events in Canada since WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic

Key events in Canada since WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic

Saturday marks one month since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.
Federal leaders address nation ahead of historic debate on wage subsidy bill

Federal leaders address nation ahead of historic debate on wage subsidy bill

The House of Commons reconvened Saturday for an extraordinary session to debate and vote on a wage subsidy bill that will cover up to 75% of employee wages for eligible businesses, non-profits and charities.
'This is a war': Military fight against COVID-19 will be anything but easy

'This is a war': Military fight against COVID-19 will be anything but easy

OTTAWA — When 40 Canadian Rangers swung into action in northern Quebec this week to set up heated tents for COVID-19 screening and conduct other tasks in their local communities due to the pandemic, they formed the most visible military response to t
No winning ticket for Friday night's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $70 million dollar jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory.
Cases low but tougher days could come on reserves: Indigenous Services minister

Cases low but tougher days could come on reserves: Indigenous Services minister

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous Services says even though the number of COVID-19 cases on reserves remains low, no one should be complacent.
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