novel coronavirus

Stream the Canadian opera singer’s performance to a live audience of zero at the Great Hall in Toronto

Restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 pale in comparison to those imposed on Canadians during WWII

The PM is set to announce a major economic package to support families and businesses, as well as new border measures, as the COVID-19 crisis continues

Marcus Kolga: Canada will have to work with our allies to assess the Chinese government’s responsibility when it comes to the spread of coronavirus and to ensure that they are held to account where appropriate

Earlier this week, the PM announced that Canada is closing its borders to foreign travellers, with the exception of Americans, a measure to curb COVID-19 in the country

The PM spoke from his home in Ottawa during his 14-day self-isolation. Several cabinet ministers also spoke to reporters.

Trump declared a national emergency in the U.S. as COVID-19 cases grow, events are cancelled and schools are closed. Watch his full press conference here.

David Zarnett: Coronavirus poses a threat that comes from other humans, which makes it more psychologically legible than climate change

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.

Timothy Sly: We have to face the possibility that once coronavirus has spread within the community, the rate and scope of that spread is uncontrollable