Federal Politics

Trudeau expects public safety restrictions, guidelines to be in place for weeks

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continued on Tuesday to urge Canadians to do their part in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic."Stay home," Trudeau said directly to those who have recently com...

Mar 24, 2020

Parliament to debate emergency spending and government powers in COVID-19 fight

OTTAWA - The House of Commons sits today to deal with an emergency bill to spend billions of dollars to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and cushion some of its economic harms. The opposition parties have ...

Mar 24, 2020

Federal government spending $192-million to produce COVID-19 vaccines

OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is planning to invest $192 million to help create and produce vaccines for COVID-19.The money will be distributed to a number of ...

Mar 23, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (The Canadian Press)

Trudeau points to bailout for help for renters facing financial crunch

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pointing to tomorrow's legislative bailout package as a way to help renters affected by COVID-19. The Liberals are asking the opposition parties and Senate to...

Mar 23, 2020

Asylum seekers to be turned back at U.S. border, prime minister says

OTTAWA - Asylum seekers crossing into Canada on foot from the U.S. will be turned back as part of the border shutdown between the two countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement hou...

Mar 20, 2020

Federal government updates COVID-19 response

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says experts are telling his government to expect social-distancing measures to remain in place here for several weeks or months.He also says he spoke with leaders at Air...

Mar 19, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a March 19 news conference (Photo: CPAC)

Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is confirming that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic. Trump, who disclosed the news on Twitter, says trade will not...

Mar 18, 2020

Ottawa unveils COVID-19 aid package

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will spend up to $82 billion to help every Canadian get through the COVID-19 pandemic."Public health should never hinge on financial ...

Mar 18, 2020 Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Canadian Press)

Trudeau says economic measures coming, Parks Canada facilities closing

OTTAWA - The message from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday morning stressed the need for Canadians to stay safe by enacting social distancing practises and to help their neighbours by doing so."C...

Mar 17, 2020 (Photo taken from CPAC livestream, March 17)

House of Commons closes for five weeks over COVID-19 concerns

OTTAWA - The House of Commons decided to shut down Friday for five weeks to help ensure MPs do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19.All parties agreed to the measure, which means MPs will miss two...

Mar 13, 2020