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Here’s the latest on outbreaks, closures and case numbers as students across Canada return to class

The premier addresses the province on the latest measures to combat the coronavirus

Philippe J. Fournier: The NDP begins the campaign comfortably in majority territory with an average of 55 seats, while the Liberals face an uphill battle

Politics Insider for Sept. 24: Julie Payette read the Speech from the Throne, which clocked in at more than 6,000 words, during a ceremony that was normal and not normal. Plus, Trump won’t commit to a peaceful transfer of power.

Paul Wells: The speech was further from ’bold solutions’ and closer to ’old ways of thinking’. Then the PM took to the TV to deliver another message.

In his live address on Wednesday, the PM focused on renewed efforts to keep people safe as COVID numbers spike and plans to ’build back better’

"Post-pandemic, and with high unemployment, we need jobs for Canadians. We don’t need just fine words," says O’Toole. Read the rest of his speech here.

The federal NDP leader said, "I know that COVID-19, has exposed a lot of problems...Justin Trudeau has been in power before with a majority government and hasn’t made these things better."

Nick Taylor-Vaisey: There was elbow bumping, masks and only a handful of MPs. But the drama, commotion and high stakes were all front and centre.

Shortly after the Speech from the Throne, the prime minister will address Canadians directly on the latest measures being taken against the coronavirus as a second wave of infections loom