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We are on track to receive 8 million vaccines by the end of this month

Last week, we joined together to honour the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to thank all those who continue to make incredible sacrifices in the fight against this virus. The past year has not been easy on Canadians, but we now finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. From March [...]

2021-03-19T11:02:06-04:000 Comments

Helping the provinces and territories vaccinate Canadians as quickly as possible

Last week, the Prime Minister announced that Canada will be receiving at least 1 million doses a week from Pfizer between March 22 and May 10. This new delivery schedule has been shared with provinces and territories so that they can gather the resources needed to vaccinate people as quickly as possible when it’s [...]

2021-03-18T10:02:23-04:000 Comments

Mental Health Supports during COVID-19

The last year has been heartbreaking for all Canadians, and many people continue to struggle with their mental health amid the ever-changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we look to the future, we must also continue taking care of ourselves and others by accessing virtual health resources and mental health tools. CAMH Canada [...]

2021-03-12T11:55:56-04:000 Comments

Marking the first National Day of Observance for COVID-19

Today, on the first National Day of Observance for COVID-19, we honour those who lost their life to this disease, and declare our unwavering support to the parents, neighbours, friends and colleagues they left behind. Together, as Team Canada, we also honour the healthcare and essential workers working on the frontlines to keep Canadians [...]

2021-03-11T11:14:20-04:000 Comments

Investing in transit across Canada

Investing in clean transportation options is an important part of our plan to create one million jobs, fight climate change, and rebuild a more sustainable and resilient economy. Yesterday, we announced funding to support electric transit systems across Canada and deliver on our commitment of purchasing 5,000 zero-emission buses over the next five years. [...]

2021-03-05T12:25:55-04:000 Comments

Canada’s commitment of net-zero emissions by 2050

Climate change is the greatest long-term threat of our generation, but it is also the greatest economic opportunity. That’s why we’re committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. By doing this, we will create jobs, grow middle class, and strengthen our economy, while also protect our environment and ensuring a healthy future for our [...]

2021-02-25T14:19:42-04:000 Comments

A vaccine for all Canadians by September

Now that life-saving vaccines are here, we’re working with the provinces and territories every day to vaccinate Canadians. We’ve already distributed more than 1.8 million vaccine doses to the provinces and territories, and this week, we’ll be receiving about 640,000 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for distribution. With Pfizer and Moderna doses alone, we’re on [...]

2021-02-25T11:44:53-04:000 Comments

February 16, 2021 update

Dear Friends, Here is some useful content that may answer many of your questions. Here are the topics covered: The vaccination rollout Health Canada label change authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Testing for foreign variants New rules for travellers Self-employed individual who applied for the CERB Interest relief on 2020 income tax debt due [...]

2021-02-16T17:31:58-04:000 Comments

Prime Minister announces the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Today, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance outlined the first phase of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, representing up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadians and businesses to help stabilize the economy during this challenging and uncertain period. Release - Prime Minister announces more support for workers and businesses through Canada’s [...]

2021-02-16T16:56:22-04:000 Comments
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