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Liberals reach deal with NDP on COVID-19 aid bill, likely averting election

Liberals reach deal with NDP on COVID-19 aid bill, likely averting election

Singh touts deal as 'first step towards creating a permanent program that should be a part of our Canadian social safety net'
COVID-19: Can you save money working from home?

COVID-19: Can you save money working from home?

For many, the switch to working from home means saving money on parking spots, gas and eating out during the day, but it also comes with other costs
CANADA: COVID-19 pandemic forces Liberals to postpone national convention

CANADA: COVID-19 pandemic forces Liberals to postpone national convention

Will likely be a primarily virtual convention, says party spokesperson
COVID-19: Why responsible health data management is critical during the pandemic

COVID-19: Why responsible health data management is critical during the pandemic

Managing large datasets of sensitive health information requires accountability
COVID-19: Ontario extends delivery program for seniors, people with disabilities

COVID-19: Ontario extends delivery program for seniors, people with disabilities

The Ontario government is extending the Ontario Community Support Program until March 2021
CANADA: Liberals promise action on biases in justice system, policing

CANADA: Liberals promise action on biases in justice system, policing

The throne speech pledges action on issues ranging from sentencing and rehabilitation to improved civilian oversight of the RCMP and standards on police use of force
CANADA: Trudeau reinstates COVID-19 updates as pandemic's second wave worsens

CANADA: Trudeau reinstates COVID-19 updates as pandemic's second wave worsens

Trudeau is also expected to start joining chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam and her deputy, Howard Njoo, more regularly at their daily briefings -- a sign of how serious the second wave of COVID-19 has already become
Retired teachers called on to return to classrooms as pandemic worsens shortage

Retired teachers called on to return to classrooms as pandemic worsens shortage

The Ontario College of Teachers sent a letter this week to retired teachers and those whose licences have been suspended due to non-payment, urging them to get reinstated
COVID-19: Coronavirus numbers are surging in Canada. But who’s getting sick and why?

COVID-19: Coronavirus numbers are surging in Canada. But who’s getting sick and why?

With restaurants, bars, smaller workplaces, universities and other schools reopened, there is more opportunity for youth to get sick
ONTARIO: Experts say new testing strategy highlights complexities of second wave

ONTARIO: Experts say new testing strategy highlights complexities of second wave

Doctors shaping Ontario's pandemic response say the shift is necessary to preserve the province's testing capacity