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Government of Canada announces funding to advance Covid-19 vaccine research
The federal government has invested in Canada's response to Covid-19 as well as future preparedness. In this case they've invested in Quebec City-based Medicago, the project is valued at $428 million ...
Oct 23, 2020
BC Assembly of First Nations releases statement following throne speech
The BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) has released a statement following the federal government's throne speech yesterday. The BCAFN once again heard a number of urgent priority actions meant to ad...
Sep 24, 2020
Federal government announces $19 billion in funding for provinces
The federal government has announced a $19 billion investment to help provinces prepare for reopening and prepare for a potential second wave of Covid-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a n...
Jul 16, 2020
Rent relief announced today for small businesses
In a press conference today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced relief for small businesses. The aim is to reduce rent by 75 percent. The program will provide forgivable loans that will cover 50 ...
Apr 24, 2020
Additional relief for businesses and workers announced this morning
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that 75% of workers wages will be covered to help qualifying businesses. For small store front businesses, Canada is launching the Canada Emergency Business...
Mar 27, 2020
Quarantine act requires people to self isolate following international travel among other announcements today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that the portal for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will launch as soon as possible and people will start receiving money within 14 days. The federal gov...
Mar 26, 2020
$82 billion aid package passes in the House of Commons
This morning the House of Commons passed the bill to free up $82 billion in Covid-19 relief, the bill is now in front of the senate. The Federal Government is also delaying the time to pay student loa...
Mar 25, 2020
$192 million announced to directly support vaccine development
In an address today, Justin Trudeau has announced that $192 million is going to directly support vaccine development. Along with $5 billion being made available for farmers and producer. Farmers and p...
Mar 23, 2020
More announcements today regarding the ongoing fight with Covid-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave an update today regarding the fight against Covid-19. The First Flight to pick up stranded Canadians will be this weekend to Morocco. The non-essential travel ban to...
Mar 20, 2020
Financial Aid and further travel restrictions announced this morning
All non-essential travel between Canada and U.S. will be temporarily restricted. In an announcement this morning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this would not affect the supply chain. Essential tr...
Mar 18, 2020