Press Release October 30, 2020 On October 16, 2020, the OHRC wrote to the Minister of Health raising concerns about the proposed framework for a COVID-19 triage protocol to allocate limited critical care services in a potential major surge in COVID-19 cases. Read the letter. The Honourable Christine Elliott Minister of…

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LMG: Changes to NB Essential Travel

Press Release The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to advise residents of recent changes to the New Brunswick Mandatory Order that will come into effect on Friday, October 30th, 2020 at midnight. These changes include new conditions for travel as well as clarification on the definition of…

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Canadian Red Cross kickstarts recruitment campaign to build teams for its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Press Release The Canadian Red Cross has launched a nationwide recruitment campaign seeking Canadians who want to make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. The Red Cross anticipates the need for assistance to increase across sectors as the pandemic persists and communities across the country…

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New COVID-19 border measures / Zone 5 remains in Orange level / outbreak at adult residential facility / testing in Belledune / four new cases

Press Release FREDERICTON (GNB) – New COVID-19 border measures for New Brunswick workers travelling or returning to the province for work purposes come into effect at midnight tonight. “To further protect the health and safety of New Brunswickers, we are accepting the recommendation of Public Health and…

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GNWT Announces 2020 Anti-Poverty Fund Recipients

Press Release October 29, 2020 Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services announced the 2020 recipients for the $1 million Anti-Poverty Fund. The Fund helps support eligible organizations in their efforts to reduce poverty. The Anti-Poverty Advisory Committee, an external cross sector group, reviewed applications and…

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Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities

Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada October 30, 2020 — Ottawa, Traditional unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada The week of October 18-24 has seen 163 new cases of COVID-19 reported in First Nations communities as of October 24. An increasing number of case transmission…

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Prime Minister announces new supports for Indigenous peoples and communities

Press Release October 30, 2020 The health, safety, and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples is a priority during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada will continue to support Indigenous peoples and communities during this time to help contain the spread of the…

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Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2020

Press Release Message from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the health, social and economic well-being of people in Canada and around the globe. It has led to fundamental changes in our daily lives. Sadly, many Canadians…

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The Daily Friday, October 30, 2020

Press Release Gross domestic product by industry, August 2020 Gross domestic product grew 1.2% in August as 15 of 20 industrial sectors were up and two were essentially unchanged in the month. Continue reading Weekly update: Canadian Economic Dashboard and COVID-19 The “Canadian Economic Dashboard and COVID-19”…

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