Category Archives: Health
Federal Liberals earmark $7.2 billion for health care, vaccination, municipalities
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have introduced legislation to provide $7.2 billion to cash-strapped provinces, territories and municipalities, with more than half going to immediate health-care needs. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says COVID-19 has...
Federal Liberals earmark $7.2 billion for health care, vaccination, municipalities
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have introduced legislation to provide $7.2 billion to cash-strapped provinces, territories and municipalities, with more than half slated for immediate health-care needs. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says COVID-19 h...
Vaccine distribution ramping up as 11 per cent of Canadians get first shots: Ottawa
The federal government says COVID-19 vaccine distribution will steadily increase in the coming weeks as Canada hits an important milestone.Deputy chief public health officer, Dr. Howard Njoo, says the country has surpassed the 10 per cent mark of resid...
Vaccine distribution ramping up as 11 per cent of Canadians get first shots: Ottawa
Canada has hit a milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination drive and the federal government says it expects to deliver at least 1.5 million more doses within the next week. Dr. Howard Njoo, deputy chief public health officer, said during a news
Quebec must learn lesson from virus variants before they take over province: expert
MONTREAL — As Quebec reported a spike in COVID-19 infections on Thursday, one public health expert said she hopes authorities are taking lessons from how variants have impacted other areas before they take over in the province. Quebec reported 945 new
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. The military commander handling logistics for Canada's vaccine distribution program ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 25, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of a a.m. ET on Thursday, March 25, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 171,761 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,393,876 doses given. Nationwide, 642,821 people or 1.7 per
Ontario’s long path to budget balance is a problem: experts
TORONTO, Kan. — Ontario would have to significantly cut spending or hike taxes if it wants to eliminate its deficit earlier than planned, but it's unlikely the current Progressive Conservative government will do either, experts examining the province's...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 171,761 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,393,876 doses given. Nationwide, 642,821 people or 1.7...
Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled Wednesday
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government tabled its second pandemic-era budget Wednesday. Here are the highlights: ___ BILLIONS IN SPENDING, LONG PATH TO BALANCE The budget contains $186.1 billion in spending, with $6.7 billion earmarked for pand...