coronavirus in Canada

’When time is out of joint, we scramble for a story that restores our sense of order. Let’s choose that story carefully.’

Inderveer Mahal: The goal with a pandemic isn’t to remain consistent; it’s to respond to new information. We Canadians need to allow our experts to be fluid with their recommendations.

Jon Shell: When the federal government first announced its intention to provide the CECRA rent relief program on Apr. 16, it provided much needed hope. But that hope has faded.

Trump endorsing hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19, offers a stark lesson in how science, social media, politics and global supply chains have collided during the coronavirus crisis

Laura Bulmer: Licensing PSWs would ensure they have standardized training and better pay. It would address the workforce shortages. Above all, it would help keep the public safe.

Sergio Marchi: The coronavirus represents the largest challenge the world has seen since the UN was founded, other than World War II, yet it has fostered little international cooperation

During coronavirus lockdown, food has become a central part of our lives. But for Marie Lamensch, who suffers from an eating disorder, being at home and stuck with food is like her version of hell.

Tom Mulcair: For over a month, the Quebec government had been aware that long-term care workers were working between different residences. There is no excuse for inaction.

Jennifer Keesmaat: For too long, we’ve accepted the burden of long commutes as a part of modern living. It’s time to rethink our cities and invest in neighbourhoods, where residents can get around on bike and foot.

Corey Mintz: There are plenty of deep fryer-equipped vehicles sitting dormant right now. Load them up with potatoes, sanitizer and start driving through town, distributing spuds. Why not swirl that up with some national pride?