COVID-19

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered remarks from Moisson Outaouais food bank Due to the pandemic, more people are relying on food banks and asking for help; like many organizations across the country, food banks need help with that new...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL · Prime Minister Trudeau did not address Canadian today · In-lieu of an in-person media address, Dr. Tam issued a statement on COVID-19 · The Government of Canada today announced proposed amendments to the Income Tax Regulations that apply...

KEY UPDATES HAPPY CANADA DAY 🇨🇦 FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau addressed Canadians from the Ottawa Food Bank Farm where he and his family are helping to harvest food for those in need Canada Day is not the same this year, things have changed and our...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL · Prime Minister Trudeau did not address Canadians today · In-lieu of an in-person media address, Dr. Tam issued a statement on COVID-19 · The Government of Canada issued a media release reminding travellers of travel restrictions at all...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as part of laying the ground work for the economy to come back after being closed in the past months, the Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (providing subsidies to help small businesses with rent)...

KEY UPDATES   KEY UPDATES: The federal and provincial governments did not hold in-person announcements today · Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam issued a statement in lieu of an in-person update to the media Federal Minister Dominic LeBlanc...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau spoke at the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future Summit Acknowledged COVID-19 has changed the lives of people everywhere and it has highlighted inequalities around the world but we have an opportunity to change that...

KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau began his address by spotlighting Big Rig Brewery as an example of a Canadian business that has adapted their operations to bottle hand sanitizer for local charitable organizations Big Rig Brewery was also used as an example...

KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau announced support for students serving their communities and opportunities to gain paid work experience Today marks the launch of the Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG), providing one-time payments between $1,000 and $5,000...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL · Prime Minister Trudeau did not address Canadians today · Federal Ministers did not hold a media brief today · Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam issued a statement in lieu of an in-person update to the media PROVINCIAL...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL · Prime Minister Trudeau did not address Canadians today · The Prime Minister released a statement in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism PROVINCIAL Premier Ford began his announcement by acknowledging...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau began his announcement thanking Canadians for their efforts in the fight against COVID-19 Beginning to feel as if we have turned the corner in the crisis Thanks to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy 2.6 million...

KEY UPDATES   Happy Father's Day.   There are no federal nor provincial media briefings today; however the following news releases were shared: Statement from Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller and Daniel Vandal on National Indigenous Peoples Day....

KEY UPDATES   · There are no Federal nor Provincial media briefings today however, the following news releases were shared: o Canadian Armed Forces members recovered from Stalker 22 crash identified o Statement by the Prime Minister on World Refugee Day ·...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau gave his announcement from a café in Chelsea Quebec Began announcement by highlighting the impact of the federal emergency wage subsidy program Provided example of the café owner who used the wage subsidy to retain...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau began his announcement by addressing Canada’s outcome on the United Nations Security Council Vote  Indicated throughout the four-year campaign Canada forged new partnerships, strengthened existing friendships and laid...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began his announcement saying Canada is running for a UN Security Council seat  Stated in response to the pandemic, the government has implemented the largest economic measures ever seen in Canada On July 8 in...

KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an extension to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for an additional 8 weeks. The CERB provides $2,000 per month to Canadians out of work because of COVID-19. · Canada-U.S. border to remain closed...

KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Justin Trudeau• Began announcement by highlighting programs put in place to help people and businesses• Asked business owners to take advantage of these programs• Applications open Friday for the expanded Canada Emergency Benefit...

KEY UPDATES   There were no federal or provincial media briefs today, however these statements were issued:   o The Prime Minister issued a statement on National Public Service Week o The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada issued a statement on COVID-19...

KEY UPDATES   · There were no federal or provincial media briefs today, however the following announcements were released: o Ontario eases restrictions on wedding and funeral ceremonies o Temperature screening to be required for travellers at Canadian airports o...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began his announcement saying the situation in long-term care facilities with Canadian Armed Forces support has improved; military support in Ontario and Quebec will continue until June 26, with additional help...

KEY UPDATES FEDERAL The Prime Minister began his remarks by expressing his unhappiness with the Conservativesfor blocking debate on a proposed Bill yesterday that would help persons with disabilities Highlighted efforts to help employers and employees and noted...

KEY UPDATES   FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address Canadians today PROVINCIAL The Minister began his address by expressing gratitude to the faculty of all educational institutions, and highlighted the effort they undertook to provide online courses...