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COVID-19: Canada Responds
B.C. Health Minister Speaks with Reporters – March 5, 2021
In Vancouver, British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix speaks with reporters about the province’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. (no interpretation)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
Alberta Health Minister Provides Plan to Reduce Surgical Wait Times
Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro holds a news conference in Calgary to provide an update on the provincial government’s efforts to reduce the backlog of elective surgeries that were postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 (...)
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Erin O’Toole Addresses Oakville Chamber of Commerce – March 5, 2021
In a virtual event hosted by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Erin O’Toole, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, delivers remarks. (no interpretation)
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Federal Health Officials Discuss Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Approval
At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, and Dr. Marc Berthiaume, the director of the Bureau of Medical Science at Health Canada, discuss Health Canada’s authorization of the (...)
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Manitoba Update on COVID-19 Vaccination for First Nations – March 5, 2021
In Winnipeg, Dr. Marcia Anderson, a member of the Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team, and Dr. Joss Reimer, the province’s medical lead for COVID-19 immunization, provide an update on vaccine distribution (...)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
Manitoba Update on COVID-19 and Vaccine Distribution – March 5, 2021
In Winnipeg, Dr. Jazz Atwal, Manitoba’s deputy chief public health officer, provides an update on the province’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. (no interpretation)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
PM Justin Trudeau Provides Update on Federal Response to COVID-19
On Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses the federal government’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. He is joined by federal ministers Patty Hajdu (health), Anita Anand (public services (...)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
All New Brunswick Regions to Move into Updated Yellow Level – March 5, 2021
In Fredericton, Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, and Dorothy Shephard, the provincial health minister, provide an update on the province’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) (...)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
In a news conference at Queen’s Park, Ontario Premier Doug Ford provides an update on the province’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. He is joined by provincial Health Minister Christine Elliott, Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones (...)
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Nova Scotia Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution – March 5, 2021
In Halifax, Iain Rankin, the premier of Nova Scotia, and Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s chief medical officer of health, provide an update on the provincial response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. (no (...)
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Quebec Ministers on $19.2M Funding to Improve Justice Services for First Nations
At a press conference in Montreal, Simon Jolin-Barrette, Quebec’s minister of justice, and Ian Lafrenière, Quebec’s Indigenous affairs minister, announce a $19.2-million funding to increase justice services for First Nations and (...)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
Newfoundland and Labrador Update on COVID-19 – March 5, 2021
In St. John’s, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical officer of health, Andrew Furey, premier of N.L., and John Haggie, minister of health, provide an update on the province’s response to the ongoing (...)
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Green Party Leader Hosts Climate-Change Roundtable – March 5, 2021
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul holds a virtual roundtable to discuss Canada’s stance on climate change. She calls for a green and just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and creating a more sustainable environment. Paul is joined by (...)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
Saskatchewan Update on COVID-19 – March 4, 2021
In Regina, Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s chief medical officer of health, and Saskatchewan Health Authority representative Scott Livingstone provide an update on the provincial response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Derek (...)
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Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Premiers Hold Virtual Joint News Conference
In Montreal, François Legault, the premier of Quebec, hosts a virtual joint news conference with Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers. Legault is hosting the event in his capacity as chair of the Council of the Federation. It is (...)
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New Brunswick Premier Comments Following Meeting with Canada’s Premiers
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks with reporters in Fredericton after taking part in a virtual joint news conference with Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers. Quebec Premier François Legault hosted the event in his (...)
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Green Party Outlines Expectations for Upcoming Federal Budget – March 4, 2021
Green Leader Annamie Paul holds a virtual news conference to discuss her party’s expectations for the federal budget. She also comments on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Canada. (no interpretation)
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Alberta Health Minister on NICU Expansion, COVID-19 Response – March 4, 2021
Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro holds a news conference at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary to announce a $143-million investment through his government’s latest budget that will fund five new, priority health capital (...)
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City of Winnipeg Update on COVID-19 – March 4, 2021
In Winnipeg, Mayor Brian Bowman and Jay Shaw, the assistant chief of emergency management for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, provide an update on the city’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. (no (...)
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Ontario Increasing Mental-Health Services for Indigenous Peoples
Christine Elliott, the deputy premier of Ontario and minister of health, holds a virtual news conference to make a funding announcement. She is joined by Michael Tibollo, the province’s associate minister of mental health and addictions. (...)
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Alberta Update on COVID-19 – March 4, 2021
In Edmonton, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, provides an update on the province’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. (no interpretation)
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British Columbia Update on COVID-19 – March 4, 2021
In Victoria, Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer, and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix provide an update on the province’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. (no interpretation)
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Federal Government Makes Transit Funding Announcement – March 4, 2021
In a virtual news conference, federal ministers Catherine McKenna (infrastructure and communities) and François-Philippe Champagne (innovation, science and industry) are expected to make an announcement concerning federal funding for the (...)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
Ontario Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Update – March 4, 2021
In Toronto, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, and Dr. Dirk Huyer, coordinator of the provincial outbreak response, provide an update on the province’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus (...)
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Federal Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, New NACI Guidance
Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer, conducts a virtual technical briefing concerning Canada’s distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. He also discusses the March 3, 2021, recommendation from the National Advisory (...)
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COVID-19: Canada Responds
COVID-19 in N.W.T.: Isolation Permitted in Fort Simpson, Norman Wells
In Yellowknife, Caroline Cochrane, the premier of the Northwest Territories, and Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, provide an update on the response to COVID-19 in their jurisdiction. They announce that residents of Fort (...)
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Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin Comments After Cabinet Meeting – March 4, 2021
Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin speaks with reporters in Halifax following the weekly meeting of the provincial cabinet. He responds to questions about the federal government’s proposal for Indigenous regulated moderate livelihood (...)
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N.B. Health Minister Announces Review of Mental Health Crisis Care
New Brunswick Health Minister Dorothy Shephard holds a news conference in Fredericton to announce she has ordered a review of mental health crisis care in the province, following the suicide of a teenager who did not receive any mental (...)
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PM Trudeau on Research Funding, Aid for Businesses, COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
On Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses the federal government’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. He is joined by federal ministers Chrystia Freeland (finance) and François-Philippe (...)
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Ontario MPP, MP Call for Easing of COVID-19 Measures – March 3, 2021
At a Toronto press conference, independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber (York Centre) is joined by Conservative MP David Sweet (Flamborough–Glanbrook, Ont.) to raise concerns about ongoing public-health measures implemented by the Ontario (...)