Thread by @MercedesGlobal

Prime Minister's daily update: the govt will be giving $7.5 million for counselors and trained volunteers to the Kids Help Phone to help support children who need someone to talk to or family support.

For seniors who are isolated and struggling with groceries $9 million to the United Way for health checkins and grocery deliveries #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

The PM addresses victims of domestic violence: money for shelters so that victims of domestic violence are not stranded in their home with an abuser.
Side note: police sources have told me anecdotally they are seeing an increase in domestic calls.
#cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

The PM encourages those who are well and have the means to donate to their organization of choice or find out how they can volunteer in their community #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

On the Canadian Armed Forces being called out: the PM says not requests for the military to step up and help have been received, there are not immediate plans underway to use them (ME: they are contingency planning as always) #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

The PM is asked why he is still working from home now that his 14 day self isolation is up, can he be as efficient working at home? #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM Trudeau: remaining in self isolation because he was sharing a home with someone who had been diagnosed with COVID19 and there is a chance he was exposed to the virus past the diagnosis so he is staying home as her Public Health recommendations #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM says there will be an announcement in coming days on how the govt will support charities #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM asked if he is putting too much pressure on frontline airline and train staff by asking them to make sure no one with symptoms boards the planes. PM doesn't really answer - says they are asking ppl to stay home and staff not to let ppl with symptoms on board #cdnpoli #COVID19

The PM is now asked about using the Army to intercept people travelling in remote areas in Quebec or similar areas across Canada. PM: govt is looking at lots of options should the military be required but right now not needed #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

Question now on small business support: small businesses are having a hard time navigating supports announced, will fed govt do anything to make it more accessible and make sure funding gets to right people #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM: doing many things we've never done before, we need to figure out what things are ppl need and that ppl will be able to access them. Recommends people go to canada.ca to find out more info. Says banks and @CFIB also giving guidance #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM essentially says he recognizes some of this is not smooth sailing yet, they're doing this as they go and trying to adapt. #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM is asked about concerns on prisons being a breeding ground for COVID-19. PM says correctional institutions are more vulnerable than other places. @BillBlair will have more to say. Notes they have to keep *everyone* safe (PM's emphasis) #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM is asked if govt will do anything for seniors on fixed incomes. PM says focus is on those who have lost income due to COVID-19 first. Says govt recognizes seniors are struggling too and are looking into what to do #cdnpoli #COVID19 #coronavirus

PM is asked about the supplies China is sending, noting the Dutch just sent 6,000 masks back that China sent to them because they were defective.
PM: we will have public health check that things are of the required. #COVID19 #cdnpoli #Coronavirus

PM "Countries need to set aside their differences" on whether there has been a warming with China #COVID19 #cdnpoli #Coronavirus

PM is asked about domestic transportation restrictions - how is this being enforced and are you encouraging Cdns to report those who don't comply to authorities.
PM answer: (nutshell) we are encouraging people to stay home #COVID19 #cdnpoli #Coronavirus

PM asked abt reports truck drivers crossing the border are not allowed to use bathrooms, get food, or even get out of their truck in some cases.
PM: trying to ensure truck drivers are treated respectfully while ensuring everyone's safety #COVID19 #cdnpoli #Coronavirus