A 14-day quarantine is now mandatory and the 'Quarantine Act' is now in place and those who violate the protocols will face fines and the possibility of jail of time.
The global co-ordination on the COVID-19 pandemic response is on the agenda today (March 26) when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a video conference call with other G20 leaders.
On the call with international leaders, Trudeau is set to discuss further global co-ordination in both the health and economic response to a rapidly spreading virus that, as several federal officials have stated: knows no borders.
Trudeau also indicates that all efforts are being made to shift production to key medical and essential supplies.
Trudeau also says it's vital to protect our supply chains to keep essential products like food flowing.
In addition, the federal government is asking banks and credit-card companies to lower interest rates on Canadians struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau says the government is also looking at extending lower-interest credit directly to consumers.
The Prime Minister also announced this morning that Kirsten Hillman has been appointed as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States.
“Today, we are announcing Kirsten Hillman as our country’s next Ambassador to the United States. When we worked together to negotiate the new NAFTA, I saw Ms. Hillman’s ability to stand up for Canadians and fight for their interests. She combines exceptional knowledge and skills, and is a gifted diplomat. Ms. Hillman will remain a trusted advisor, friend, and counsellor in Washington and is our point person with Congress and the U.S. administration. I know that Canadians will be well represented by her.”
- with files from Rob Gibson, Castanet
