COVID-19

Not only do we not understand what the virus does to kids, we’re also in the dark about what this crisis might mean for them psychologically and emotionally. Some researchers are trying to look ahead.

The federal health minister talks to Paul Wells about the fears and frustrations of fighting coronavirus, closing borders, and what it will take to return to ‘normal’

We must be constantly aware of which hard-won liberties we’ve surrendered to government. That way we’ll remember to take them back.

Timothy Sly: The regions that experienced SARS in 2003—Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Ontario—mostly demonstrated a stronger and more effective response to COVID-19. The one exception was Ontario, which still seems to be confused and indecisive.

Philippe J. Fournier: A new Mainstreet/338Canada poll shows the Ontario premier enjoying a surprising mid-mandate surge in support

While local and provincial governments loosen lockdowns, vulnerable Indigenous communities across the country say they’re fighting an uphill battle to safeguard their residents

Denise Balkissoon: It’s clear that COVID-19 and racism are a dangerous combination. We need better information about how Indigenous, Black and other racialized people interact with Canadian health-care systems.

The Ontario premier announced a long list of re-openings starting June 12 across much of the province, including places of worships, bar and restaurant patios and hair salons. He also announced a ban on commercial evictions.

Trevor Tombe: It’s time to start thinking outside the box with temporary measures that isolate federal and provincial debt related to the pandemic

The premier has said that while the government will elaborate on next steps in reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, they will not be put into place immediately