Milestone in Canadian politics-Current Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's new role as Bill Morneau Resigns following WE Charity scandal.
Stiffer penalties coming for those who break COVID-19 rules, and the Canucks felt the blues in Game 4 of the NHL playoffs.
TORONTO - The suspension of Parliament as a precautionary measure on Friday and a recommendation against leaving the country were among extraordinary steps public and private-sector organizations announced to curb a pandemic that has sparked concerns Canada is headed into a recession.
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is developing contingency plans to keep COVID-19 from affecting its ability to defend the country and continue its missions overseas amid concerns potential adversaries could try to take advantage of the crisis.
OTTAWA - The House of Commons decided to shut down Friday for five weeks to help ensure MPs do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
Quebec is closing all schools, junior colleges, universities and daycare centres in the province for two weeks beginning Monday to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 13, 2020:
OTTAWA - Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese embassy in Canada says Michael Kovrig has been allowed to have a telephone conversation with his father, who is very ill.