COVID-19 News Updates
Governments and international organizations come together to address economic challenges and sustainability
High-level event on financing solutions related to COVID-19 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister of
Ontario Takes Further Action to Protect Seniors and Staff in Long-Term Care Homes during COVID-19 Outbreak
Mandate of Incident Management System Long-Term Care Table Extended TORONTO — To further protect seniors and staff in long-term care homes, the Ontario government announced
Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak
Public health and safety remain top priorities TORONTO — The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19
Government of Canada Contracts GM Canada to Provide 10 Million Face Masks – Production to Begin Immediately
OSHAWA, Ont. (May 26, 2020) — The Government of Canada today contracted General Motors of Canada to provide 10 million face masks over the next year
Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Investigate Worst Hit Long-Term Care Homes
Canadian Armed Forces support helping to stabilize five long-term care homes TORONTO ― Since the outset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Ontario government has
Prime Minister to join UN Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Jamaica to convene high-level meeting to address economic devastation caused by COVID‑19
The Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau and Andrew Holness of Canada and Jamaica, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a special high-level meeting on 28
Volunteers and Small Businesses Step Up to Help Those in Need
More than 6,500 Ontarians offer to deliver food, run errands and connect with seniors and people with disabilities during COVID-19 TORONTO — Ontario’s volunteers and
Hospitals Assume Management of Two Long-Term Care Homes
Temporary measures required to help contain COVID-19 outbreak TORONTO —The Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued Mandatory Management Orders appointing local hospitals to temporarily manage
Volunteers and Small Businesses Step Up to Help Those in Need
More than 6,500 Ontarians offer to deliver food, run errands and connect with seniors and people with disabilities during COVID-19 TORONTO — Ontario’s volunteers and
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications
Canadian families and small businesses across the country are feeling the impacts of COVID-19. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and
Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work
New Programs Focus on Hospitality Workers and Apprentices TORONTO — As the economy gradually reopens, the Ontario government is helping people affected by COVID-19 get
Prime Minister announces additional support for Indigenous peoples living in urban centres and off reserve
As COVID-19 continues to affect Canadians across the country, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are also facing health, social, and economic challenges. The Government of
Ontario Leading COVID-19 Research in Canada
Province Announces First Phase of Research Projects to Fight COVID-19 TORONTO — The Ontario government is quickly moving forward with innovative research to prevent, detect
Ontario Reduces Financial Barriers to Postsecondary Education
Student Assistance Applications Open for 2020-21 School Year TORONTO — The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending postsecondary education. Starting today,