Defence chief puts Canadian military on COVID-19 war footing
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is being put on a war footing as it prepares to be thrown into the COVID-19 crisis.
In an...
Five things about Ottawa’s support for Canadians, businesses during COVID-19
OTTAWA — The federal government capped an unprecedented week Friday by announcing a slew of measures to help small businesses cope with the COVID-19...
Financial aid requests won’t be hindered by Service Canada closures: Trudeau
OTTAWA — Service Canada employees can and should be working from home, despite the growing demand generated by financial-aid applications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
What Trudeau is offering small businesses struggling amid COVID-19
TORONTO — Small and medium business owners and entrepreneurs got a boost from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday as he handed more out relief...
Ontario reports three new COVID-19 deaths, 135 new cases
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 135 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the provincial total to 993.
There are three new deaths, meaning now 18 people...
Trudeau seeking U.S. decision on troops at border; calls possibility a mistake
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it would be a mistake for the United States to position troops near the Canadian border.
Trudeau says today he's told that to...
Special Report – Morning March 27
Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Chris Oldcorn on weekdays at 8AM and 1PM for continuing Special Reports amid the COVID-19 Crisis.
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate target to 0.25 per cent
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is cutting its key interest target by half a percentage point to 0.25 per cent in an unscheduled rate announcement.
In...
Federal deficit to top $112 billion in coming year due to COVID-19, PBO says
OTTAWA — Parliament's budget watchdog is projecting that the federal deficit for the coming fiscal year could be $112.7 billion, a jump of $89.5...
Leaders detail concerns about COVID-19 impacts on Indigenous populations
OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders from across Canada say they are worried supports promised by the federal government to help First Nations, Inuit and Metis...