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CANADA: Mexico hits pause on sending temporary foreign workers after COVID-19 deaths

CANADA: Mexico hits pause on sending temporary foreign workers after COVID-19 deaths

That means as many as 5,000 temporary foreign workers expected to arrive in Canada in the coming months are being held back, for now
COVID-19: Ontario considers scrapping civil jury trials to deal with courts backlog

COVID-19: Ontario considers scrapping civil jury trials to deal with courts backlog

In a letter issued earlier this month and obtained by The Canadian Press, the province's attorney general asked stakeholders to weigh in on a proposed legislative amendment that would eliminate some or all civil jury trials
COVID-19: Here's why kids will need recess more than ever when returning to school

COVID-19: Here's why kids will need recess more than ever when returning to school

The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity for us to rethink and redesign how schools support children’s social connections and opportunities for informal play and recreation
Mini smoked sausages recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Mini smoked sausages recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

No reported illnesses associated with this product, says Canada Food Inspection Agency
ONTARIO: Province proposes all health units collect race-based data on COVID-19

ONTARIO: Province proposes all health units collect race-based data on COVID-19

The province said earlier this month it was considering the move, but on Monday announced a proposed regulatory change that would mandate collection of racial and other data in a consistent way while also protecting patient privacy
ONTARIO: No singing or dancing allowed on restaurant patios as the industry reopens

ONTARIO: No singing or dancing allowed on restaurant patios as the industry reopens

Health experts say singing may involve a greater risk of spreading COVID-19 than normal speech
ONTARIO: With spotlight on policing failures, how can the system better respond to mental-health crises?

ONTARIO: With spotlight on policing failures, how can the system better respond to mental-health crises?

The defund movement doesn't mean abolishing police — although there are calls for that, too — but rather is an acknowledgment that law enforcement has ballooned to encompass far-ranging responsibilities it's incapable of addressing, says Toronto city councillor Kristyn Wong-Ta
COVID-19: Longer lines, higher fares and no booze. Flying is about to get more aggravating

COVID-19: Longer lines, higher fares and no booze. Flying is about to get more aggravating

Carriers now face the dilemma of generating enough revenue to stay afloat while keeping their passengers and employees safe
WATCH: Health minister responds to criticism on decision to allow long-term care home visits during pandemic

WATCH: Health minister responds to criticism on decision to allow long-term care home visits during pandemic

'Residents want to see family, family wants to see residents,' the health minister said
WATCH: Borders still 'very much closed' in response to COVID-19: Trudeau

WATCH: Borders still 'very much closed' in response to COVID-19: Trudeau

Trudeau said more information will come on immigration in the coming weeks