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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. There are 913,047 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 913,047 confirmed cases (31,630 active, 858,922 resolved, 22,495 deaths).
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 15 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 15 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday March 15, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 124,640 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,151,305 doses given. Nationwide, 600,918 people or 1.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 15, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 15, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday March 15, 2021. There are 913,047 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 913,047 confirmed cases (31,630 active, 858,922 resolved, 22,495 deaths).
Sen. Gold lauds historic collaboration between House, Senate to improve MAID bill

Sen. Gold lauds historic collaboration between House, Senate to improve MAID bill

OTTAWA — Senators were urged Monday to accept a revised version of a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying, even though their amendments were rejected or modified by the House of Commons. Sen.
Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

LEDUC, Alta. — A 17-year-old female student is dead and a fellow student is in police custody after a violent assault at a school just south of Edmonton. The attack happened Monday morning in a classroom at Christ the King School in Leduc.
Lawyer for Meng Wanzhou argues new evidence would challenge HSBC loan loss risk

Lawyer for Meng Wanzhou argues new evidence would challenge HSBC loan loss risk

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for Huawei's chief financial officer says there's no evidence that international bank HSBC suffered an increased risk of loan loss as a result of Meng Wanzhou's alleged actions. Frank Addario made the comment as he asked a B.C.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, March 15

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, March 15

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:35 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 1,506 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. Provincial health officer Dr.
Kielburger brothers, MPs battle over WE operations, deal to run federal program

Kielburger brothers, MPs battle over WE operations, deal to run federal program

OTTAWA — Craig and Marc Kielburger accused a parliamentary committee of engaging in a political trial Monday as its members grilled the brothers over WE Charity’s operations, including its since-cancelled deal to run a federal program for student vol
Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered reassurances on the safety of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as the list of European countries suspending its use due to safety concerns grew.
Quebec, federal governments invest $100 million in Lion Electric battery plant

Quebec, federal governments invest $100 million in Lion Electric battery plant

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area electric vehicle maker says the $100-million investment from Ottawa and Quebec announced Monday for a battery pack assembly plant will help make its fleet less expensive.