The numbers are in: Canada’s COVID-fighting efforts are among world’s worst
Scott Gilmore: Every day 130 Canadians die. Our economy staggers. We are failing to properly respond to COVID and it may only get worse.
COVID-19
Ryan Reynolds is the quasi-hero we can all tolerate right now
Jen Gerson: Shattering the illusion of celebrity has pushed the self-effacing Canadian’s star even higher during the pandemic
Doug Ford’s Jan. 13 Ontario COVID-19 briefing: Replay
The premier addresses Ontarians on the coronavirus situation in the province, a day after announcing a state of emergency and stay-at-home order
When are more COVID vaccine doses coming to Canada?
Vaxx Populi: Justin Trudeau just promised that 20 million Canadians will be vaccinated by Canada Day. How does that fit with the distribution timetable?
Doug Ford’s Jan. 12 Ontario COVID-19 briefing: Replay
The premier of Ontario discusses measures being taken against the coronavirus pandemic
Our elected leaders have failed us in their COVID-19 response
Scott Gilmore: The death toll is unacceptable, the response by elected leaders too slow and Canadians should be much angrier. It didn’t need to be like this.
Shaming politicians on vacation: Canada’s newest spectator sport
Paul Wells: The dunking on politicians who spent the holidays outside of Canada left a mark, but hardly addressed the ways the COVID fight has really gone badly
Why aren’t governments reserving second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine anymore?
Vaxx Populi: Modelling suggests nearly 30 per cent of infections could be avoided by front-loading the distribution of first doses
The entitlement of Canadian politicians
Pam Palmater: Privileged politicians who took pandemic vacations need to lose more than their official roles as ministers or critics. It is time to take a stand.
2021 is going to look very, very similar to 2020
Scott Gilmore: The pandemic isn’t suddenly going away, Trump will still be around and the decline of American democracy will continue. Happy New Year!