Canada’s debt set to cross $1 trillion mark as Liberals extend COVID-19 aid in budget

The Canadian Armed Forces is now investigating Maj. Stephen Chledowski, after the actively serving army officer released a new video denouncing COVID-19 measures.

Andrei Doroshin PHILADELPHIA - A graduate student in psychology whose COVID-19 vaccine operation got shut down by Philadelphia last year has settled with the state attorney general's office and agreed to destroy all personal health information his start-up gathered.The agreement was filed Friday in Commonwealth Court and requires a judge's approval to take effect.Central to the accusations against Andrei Doroshin, who had almost no public health experience when the city gave him the task, was that he had intended to profit from the vaccine operation run by his start-up, called Philly Fighting COVID.Mayor Jim Kenney says Philly Fighting COVID was a mistake after the Inspector General found no malice, no ill-intent, and no one seeking personal gain.Doroshin denied the allegations by the attorney general's office, including violating the state's nonprofit corporation law.Under the agreement, Doroshin and his associates are barred from managing charitable assets or soliciting charitable donations in Pennsylvania for 10 years.Doroshin also must destroy the personal health information gathered through the vaccine pre-registration service and is barred from receiving any financial benefit from the information or the vaccine.Doroshin must also dissolve Philly Fighting COVID.City officials said they gave him the job because he and his friends had organized one of the community groups that set up COVID-19 testing sites throughout the city in 2020.But they shut the vaccine operation down once they learned that Doroshin had switched his privacy notice to potentially sell patient data.

As protesters dig in their heels at border crossings and the nation’s capital, many truck drivers continue hauling shipments across the province. Shallima Maharaj heard from some of them at a stop north of Toronto.

Many members of Edmonton city council don’t agree with the removal of the provincial Restriction Exemption Program. Friday they decided on how the city will be moving forward measures. Sarah Komadina has the details

Inspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman, founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments, stands for a portrait in front of the recovered first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. The charitable sector should hope that billionaire Jared Isaacman keeps seeking new adventures.Isaacman, who turned a payments-processing firm he started as a teenager into a multibillion-dollar company, periodically indulges his passion for aviation with head-turning flights.

LOS ANGELES - It’s time to meet the domino-toppling trios competing in the first-ever season of "Domino Masters." Hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family"), the series will feature teams of domino enthusiasts facing off in an unbelievable chain reaction tournament. DOMINO MASTERS: The all-new competition series DOMINO MASTERS premieres Wednesday, March 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2022 FOX Media LLC. CR: Ray Mickshaw/FOX.

Wendy Williams is firing back at Wells Fargo over claims she's the victim of «financial exploitation,» saying «she is fine» and «she is of sound mind.»In a statement to ET, Williams' lawyer, LaShawn Thomas, said on Friday that «Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being.» Thomas also offered details as to why Williams is in a legal battle with Wells Fargo.«Wendy had to unfortunately bring this action because Wells Fargo has refused to honor her Power of Attorney, granting her son authority to make inquiries to the bank on Wendy's behalf,» the statement read.

COVID-19 vaccination clinics in districts where rates are well below the Quebec average.Officials are hoping to increase the inoculation levels against COVID-19 in areas like Saint-Léonard and Montréal-Nord, where the vaccination levels are below 75 per cent (according to the latest data) while on average, 82 per cent of the Quebec population is considered adequately vaccinated.The shuttle buses run free of charge and take people to clinics in Saint-Léonard, Montréal-Nord, Ville-Émard and LaSalle. Health-care officials are hoping people with limited mobility and those who may have other appointments will get their first, second or booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Tairāwhiti has reached two vaccination milestones today; their eligible population reached 90% fully vaccinated –the 18th DHB to do so – and it’s eligible Māori population reached 90% first doses.

Premier Doug Ford denounced the protests both in the nation’s capital and on the border in Windsor Friday. While putting measures in place in a bid to move them along, the premier also attracted unwanted attention after a snowmobile trip and a secret recording.

PHILADELPHIA - At The Saul High School traditional learning is only the beginning, students also have the opportunity to participate in real-life farming."This is a dairy science class at Saul High School, it’s an Animal Science Class. We’ve been doing this for 50 or 60 years where we produce our milk, and then it’s been shipped to Land O'Lakes," said Jane Arbasak, Farm Manager with Saul High School.Enejha Dozier is a Senior at Saul High School and said this unique program helped fuel her passion."Yes, it definitely did, for the better.

Police found a 36-year-old man shot inside a Jeep and drove him to the hospital in critical condition. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police officers responding to reports of a shooting found a man badly wounded inside a car and rushed the victim to an area hospital. According to investigators, the shooting happened on the 1800 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Kensington around 6:30 p.m.

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the daily COVID-19 update on Friday, February 11, and how B.C. officials could be setting the stage to remove restrictions on Tuesday.

Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ont.Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz says the injunction will take effect at 7 p.m.He has asked a lawyer representing the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, which applied for the injunction, to send him a draft of an order.

COVID-19 receiving care in hospital on Friday, with 127 of them in intensive care units.That’s compared to 1,586 in hospital on Thursday, with 126 people in the province’s ICUs. Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced his plan to relax COVID-19 measures.

PHILADELPHIA - The Transportation Security Administration at Philadelphia International Airport said it’s "highly concerned" about the number of firearms it took from passengers last year.Federal Security Director Gerardo Spero reports that the agency scanned around eight million passengers in 2021 and confiscated 39 weapons. That figure far outpaces the number of firearms the agency confiscated in the previous two years.Spero said he does not know what motivates people to carry guns to the airport, but he knows "guns and airports don’t mix."The TSA demonstrated for reporters Friday how a pistol can be safely transported by air.

Ontario’s premier has called a state of emergency following days of blockades at the country’s largest border crossing. This move is applauded by federal officials who are asking protesters to go home as police forces expect demonstrations across the country to ramp up over the weekend.

The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks about the upcoming protests planned in Montreal over COVID-19 health orders.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh of being “befuddled about divisions of powers” after Singh said, during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday, that a federal program providing paid sick leave during the COVID-19 pandemic was “not working” and “needs to be improved.”

COVID-19, sources not authorized to speak publicly tell Global News the Ontario government is set to unveil details.Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy and Labour Minister Monte McNaughton scheduled a news conference at Queen’s Park for 3:15 p.m.

Nova Scotia announced 75 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. So far, 489 active cases remain in the province. Of the new cases, 67 are in the central zone, six are in the eastern zone, one is in the northern zone and one is in the western zone.More specific details will be shared in the COVID-19 briefing scheduled to take place at 3 p.m.The event will be live streamed on the Global News website.On Tuesday, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin put the province in lockdown after health officials reported a record-breaking 96 new cases of COVID-19.As of 8 a.m, all schools and non-essential indoor services will be closed for the next two weeks.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced the military will deploy 60 service members to assist at the

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging $10 million in aid to India, as the country continues to battle a COVID-19 surge that’s crippling hospitals.

When asked Tuesday about Ontario’s request for the federal government to double sick leave benefits if people need to take time off due to COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said workplaces are the most efficient way to deliver further supports.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday a donation of $10 million to the Indian Red Cross, stating that it would provide support including for ambulance services and buying more personal protective equipment locally as the country deals with a surge in COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that Canada is set to donate $10 million to the Indian Red Cross as well as provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators.Trudeau talked about the “heartbreaking news from hospitals in India that are unable to keep up with the number of patients” and said Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau has spoken with the Indian government on how Canada can help.“We are also ready to provide $10 million – through the Canadian Red Cross – to the Indian Red Cross,” Trudeau said.

COVID-19 vaccination certificates, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says they are “naturally to be expected” as the pandemic rages on.Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, he reiterated that “the goal has always been to protect citizens” from the virus. China launches coronavirus vaccine certificates to allow cross-border travel “Scientists and other experts are currently closely watching the impact of full vaccination on the ability of the virus to spread,” he said.

Doug Ford promised “one of the best” paid sick day programs in North America, it appears the provincial government is considering a move that would double the amount of money people can receive if they need to take time off due to COVID-19.However, as of Tuesday, many questions and concerns remain unaddressed, including if there will be provisions to stop pay interruption and issues with timely access to funding — points advocates and opposition politicians have repeatedly said poses barriers to those in need.In a letter obtained by Global News on Tuesday, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy wrote Deputy Prime Minister and federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to say the provincial government would provide a $500 per week

Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.The Trudeaus both received a shot of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s vaccine at a Rexall pharmacy in Ottawa.“I’m very excited,” Trudeau said in response to the pharmacist after rolling up his sleeve. Canada set to receive 35M Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccines for 2022 When the national vaccine rollout began late last year, Trudeau said he would get the vaccine as soon as he was eligible.This week, Ontario opened its vaccine eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged 40 and up.

TORONTO, ONT – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday Canada has reached an agreement with Pfizer for 35 million booster shots next year and 30 million in 2023 in case the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines fades with time and need to be reinforced.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced that Canada has signed a deal with Pfizer for 35 million booster shots for next year and 30 million for the year after. The deal with Pfizer includes options to add 30 million shots for 2022 and 2023 and an option for 60 million shots in 2024.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said passengers arriving to Canada on a non-direct flight from either India or Pakistan will have to provide a negative COVID-19 test before their departure to Canada.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that the government has secured 35 million Pfizer booster shots for 2022.Another 30 million Pfizer vaccines have been secured for 2023, he told reporters at a press conference.“Pfizer has been a solid partner for Canada in this fight against COVID-19, and we’re happy to be one of the first countries to secure an agreement with them going forward,” Trudeau said.

Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will receive their first doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, according to the prime minister’s office.The prime minister’s itinerary for Friday says the couple will receive their shots at 12:45 p.m. in Ottawa.Trudeau, 49, told reporters Tuesday that his office was “busy trying to book appointments” for his shot after Ontario announced residents aged 40 and up could receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.

The situation is stable in Quebec, he added, but he urged caution as the third wave continues.

Global News reporter Richard Zussman asks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau why his government is not stopping international flights from India from arriving in Vancouver, as the country deals with concerning mutations of COVID-19. Zussman asks Trudeau why flights from the U.K.

In this full interview with Global News on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened up about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout.

Following a conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden this week about more COVID-19 vaccines coming to Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells reporter Richard Zussman about what Canadians can expect.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again came under fire about Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine supply during Wednesday’s question period in the House of Commons.

Joe Biden says he’s planning to give surplus COVID-19 vaccines to other countries, including Canada, in the future as his country’s vaccination rollout hits another milestone.Biden said he spoke to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday about providing additional vaccine assistance to Canada, but also suggested some of the extra vaccines could go to Central America. He noted that the U.S.

U.S. President Joe Biden said he spoke to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday about helping procure COVID-19 vaccines including offering some of their extra supply, but that they’ll have to make sure they’re safe before sending.

With those aged 40 and over now available to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his office has been “busy trying to book appointments” for his shot. He had previously said he would get the vaccine as soon as one was available.

As the pandemic eats jobs, calls are growing for affordable and accessible national childcare, which is crucial to helping women get back into the workforce.

The federal government’s 2021 budget is projecting a deficit of a staggering $354 billion.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland‘s first crack at a budget plan, released Monday in the House of Commons, is also widely viewed as a pre-election platform. There is more than $100 billion in new spending over the next three years targeting a wide variety of voters.

COVID-19 cases soar, putting strain on the province’s healthcare system.In a video posted to Twitter on Sunday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau detailed how his government would be providing additional support to Ontario.From mobilizing health care workers, to boosting rapid testing, to coordinating with provinces and territories, we’re putting everything on the table to keep you safe as we fight this third wave.

federal budget in more than two years, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole says the government needs a plan to get spending under control.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, O’Toole said the government should steer clear of any increases of personal costs to Canadians and that moves such as imposing changes to the capital gains tax are not the way to go.“Mr. Trudeau has spent half a trillion dollars and now wants to reimagine the entire economy, and he’s tripling the carbon tax and will raise it even further.

federal election this year growing stronger, a new polls finds a majority of Canadians think going to the polls during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only unsafe, but would create an unfair vote.The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News suggests that while 53 per cent of voters feel it’s necessary to hold an election this year — mainly to have a say on how the Liberal government has managed the pandemic — 54 per cent are concerned about the safety of holding a vote, while 57 per cent it would not be fair.That sentiment is highest among Liberals who responded to the poll, with nearly two-thirds on average expressing doubts about a pandemic election.“If the prime minister is of the feeling that there’s a wide view among Liberal