Anti-racism protests didn’t result in a coronavirus spike, research shows
Thousands participated in the protests and did not adhere to public health guidelines.
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Public Health Agency booked $300,000 conference after telling Canadians to cancel events
The Public Health Agency of Canada spent $319,167 on space in the Ottawa Convention Centre on March 12th, a day after the WHO declared a global pandemic.
Housing prices may decline by $100,000 in Western cities in 2020: analysts
Housing prices in the West are harder to predict as the future of Canada’s energy sector remains uncertain.
Canada promises more support for foreign workers as Mexico resumes worker program
The Canadian government has said that officials will be taking extra measures to ensure businesses are doing enough to keep foreign workers safe.
Mexico pauses temporary foreign workers program
Despite the risk of bringing in seasonal workers, the Trudeau government has not stopped thousands from arriving.
Trudeau promises airlift support for the UN in last days of security council campaign
The announcement was made only two days before the vote for two revolving seats on the Security Council is set to take place.
90% of small businesses cannot qualify for government rent subsidy
Several programs that were touted to help many get through the coronavirus pandemic have not been nearly as helpful as anticipated.
Canada risks losing food security as government refuses to help farmers
Without Canadian farmers, consumers will be more dependent on the United States and China.
Trudeau refuses to say how big the deficit will become in 2020
Trudeau told reporters that estimating the deficit or revenues for 2020 would be “an exercise in invention.”
FUREY: Why isn’t parliament sitting?
True North’s Anthony Furey says Canadians deserve government accountability.