#BREAKING The Prime Minister says the govt is reaching out to other party leaders to recall Parliament to pass biggest economic program in Canada's history. #cdnpoli #CoronaVirus #COVID19
To be clear that program is the wage subsidy
First time PM confirms on the record that the American administration is no longer pursuing their proposal to put troops near the border #cdnpoli #coronavirus #COVID19
PM is pushed on the public health case for allowing Canadians to come home when many of the cases of COVID19 have come from people who were abroad. PM says if people listen to public health advice an isolate the risk is reduced #cdnpoli #coronavirus #COVID19
On how long restrictions will last: the PM says many weeks, potentially months depending on Cdns behaviour.
Global news has spoken to Ottawa City and federal sources that say modelling and planning meetings at both levels show 8-10 weeks minimum. #cdnpoli #coronavirus #COVID19
Global news has spoken to Ottawa City and federal sources that say modelling and planning meetings at both levels show 8-10 weeks minimum. #cdnpoli #coronavirus #COVID19
.@globalnews's @silverjes asks the Prime Minister about the ongoing discussion on having the public wear masks to prevent the virus shed from infected but asymptomatic people. PM says they are deferring to Dr. Tam. #cdnpoli #coronavirus #COVID19
PM also acknowledges there is an active discussion in the scientific community but says govt is deferring to Dr. Tam on this. Global also asked if the current posture is due to worries about masks being taken from frontline medical staff and first responders (in original q)
