Canada

Image of the Week: Trump’s Europe travel ban exempted the U.K., but the experience of PM’s wife—who came home from London and tested positive for COVID-19—challenges the president’s logic.

Politics Insider for March 13: COVID-19 cancels a first ministers’ meeting, forces Alberta to prohibit large gatherings and prompts Ontario to extend March Break

Fear is the right reaction to the coronavirus, says a top public health expert, and governments are acting too slowly. It’s time to close schools and curtail travel.

Philippe J. Fournier: A new Angus Reid poll says almost half of Canadians approve of Ottawa’s response—with opinions largely split along party lines

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has been diagnosed with the viral illness after returning from the U.K. The PM isn’t exhibiting symptoms and isn’t being tested.

Politics Insider for March 12: Jason Kenney talks to Ottawa’s social elite, an ’unprecedented report’ on foreign intelligence is tabled and, oh yeah, the PM meets the premiers

A relatively slow rate of spreading, and a capacity for more testing suggest Canada may be on the right track to avoid a U.S.-like surge

Answers to questions about COVID-19, the virus claiming lives and disrupting human activity around the planet

Politics Insider for March 11: The feds hope to head off an economic downturn at the pass, the toilet paper shortage is all about anxiety and Mark Carney gets ready for Canada

The unsung heroes of the battle against COVID-19 work gruelling hours while placing themselves in danger. Then they’re forced to isolation and—in some cases—shunned.