Thursday, May 14, 2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Provide Update on COVID-19 Response


Global News: During Thursday's COVID-19 briefing, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson are expected to announce a plan to begin a gradual reopening of federal parks and historic sites across the country.

The plan will involve some 38 parks and 171 historic sites, including lighthouses, forts, canals and monuments, that are administered by Parks Canada.

Federal ministers and chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam are later expected to provide an update on COVID-19 cases in the country.

During Wednesday's briefing, Trudeau announced the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) as part of a $9-billion aid package for struggling students on April 22.


From The G-Man: Prime Minister Trudeau's update begins at the 1:17:37 mark. 

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