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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, April 20, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. There are 1,131,773 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,131,773 confirmed cases (88,327 active, 1,019,779 resolved, 23,667 deaths).

Apr 20, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, April 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday April 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 269,775 new vaccinations administered for a total of 10,243,418 doses given. Nationwide, 932,807 people or 2.

Apr 19, 2021 9:10 PM Read more >

First Nations on Vancouver Island celebrate B.C. Court of Appeal fisheries ruling

VANCOUVER — Canada must remedy problems in commercial fishery regulations arising from a legal battle that was first launched in 2003 by a group of Vancouver Island First Nations, the British Columbia Court of Appeal has ruled.

Apr 19, 2021 8:32 PM Read more >

NDP wins seat by drawing lots in Yukon, Liberals plan to form minority government

WHITEHORSE — The NDP won a legislature seat in Yukon by drawing lots on Monday after a judicial recount, but despite the outcome Liberal Leader Sandy Silver says he is ready to form the territory's next government.

Apr 19, 2021 7:10 PM Read more >

Federal Budget 2021: Highlights from Chrystia Freeland's speech and reaction

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2021 federal budget in the House of Commons on Monday. Here are some highlights from her speech, as well as quotes from opposition leaders.

Apr 19, 2021 7:02 PM Read more >

Federal Budget 2021: Liberals top up long-term plan for affordable housing

OTTAWA — The federal government topped up its housing and infrastructure plans in Monday's budget, but held back on an overhaul as homes and cities grow increasingly unaffordable.

Apr 19, 2021 6:50 PM Read more >

Federal Budget 2021: Liberals pledge $30B for child care with eye to reducing fees

OTTAWA — The federal government is diving into the deep end of child care, promising billions in new spending for provinces to create spaces and drive down fees.

Apr 19, 2021 6:48 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, April 19, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday April 19, 2021. There are 1,131,773 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,131,773 confirmed cases (88,327 active, 1,019,779 resolved, 23,667 deaths).

Apr 19, 2021 6:42 PM Read more >

B.C. to impose travel restrictions until May long weekend over COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia will impose travel restrictions to prevent movement outside of health regions as police set up roadside checks similar to those seen during the Christmas season, Premier John Horgan said Monday as he pleaded with residents

Apr 19, 2021 6:39 PM Read more >

Two COVID-19 cases pop up in Kinngait, Nunavut, unrelated to Iqaluit outbreak

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is reporting two COVID-19 cases in Kinngait, Nunavut, but the territory's chief public health officer says they're not related to the ongoing outbreak in Iqaluit.

Apr 19, 2021 6:10 PM Read more >