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COVID-19 might have lasting impacts on the way Canada handles immigration: Minister

OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says some changes to Canada's immigration system could be here to stay. Last month the government welcomed a record number of permanent residents, putting the...

Dec 23, 2021

Latest COVID-19 numbers from Ontario and Quebec point to rapid infection surges

New COVID-19 figures from Canada's two largest provinces are pointing to another upswing in infections. Health officials in Ontario are reporting 5,790 new cases today, a tally that is well above the ...

Dec 23, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Travel restricted, salons close in Iqaluit over COVID community spread

IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is tightening COVID-19 public health restrictions in Iqaluit, including restricting travel in and out of the capital city to essential purposes only. The territory says star...

Dec 23, 2021

Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenceman Morgan Rielly and a staff member have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The Maple Leafs now have a total of 12 players - includi...

Dec 23, 2021

Quebec's COVID Count Rises and a Liberal MP gets Censured: In The News for Dec. 23

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Dec 23, 2021

1,346 COVID cases confirmed in Alberta Wednesday, 522 were Omicron

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Wednesday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.1,346 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to...

Dec 22, 2021

Trudeau, Freeland push back at Biden on COVID-19 holiday gatherings

OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is pushing back at U.S. President Joe Biden's televised message to vaccinated Americans that they can gather safely for the holidays despite the spread of the Omicron v...

Dec 22, 2021

Ottawa loosens eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers

Canada's federal government offered a lifeline to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding eligibility for two benefit programs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several member...

Dec 22, 2021

Government expands aid to workers, businesses hit by Omicron restrictions

OTTAWA, ON - The federal government is temporarily expanding eligibility for two COVID-19 benefit programs to aid those affected by capacity limits imposed in response to the spread of the Omicron var...

Dec 22, 2021

NHL players officially not going to Beijing Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns

The NHL won't be going to the Beijing Olympics. The official announcement, confirmed to The Canadian Press on Tuesday by a person with direct knowledge of the decision, comes amid COVID-19 concerns th...

Dec 22, 2021