(April 22, 2020) The Ontario government is formally requesting help from the Canadian Armed Forces to staff five long-term care homes struck hard by COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday — as Quebec Premier François Legault requested 1,000 more soldiers to assist in their own facilities. … [Read more...] about Ontario government requests military aid for COVID-struck long-term care homes
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Federal government designates $350 million to three national charities in order to get funds ‘quickly to local organizations that serve vulnerable populations’
(April 22, 2020) On April 21, 2020, the Prime Minister announced $350 million in funding "to support vulnerable Canadians through charities and non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to those in need. "The investment will flow through national organizations that have the ability to get funds quickly to local organizations that serve vulnerable populations," … [Read more...] about Federal government designates $350 million to three national charities in order to get funds ‘quickly to local organizations that serve vulnerable populations’
Native Women’s Association of Canada offers a team of in-house elders for support
(April 15, 2020) President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada Lorraine Whitman writes an open letter. NWAC has a team of in-house Elders to support you during this time of crisis, offering support and building resiliency. They are available Monday-Friday, from 9-11 am EST and 1-3 pm EST. Toll free: 1-888-996-2818 … [Read more...] about Native Women’s Association of Canada offers a team of in-house elders for support
MSF responds to COVID-19 in Canada
TORONTO, April 13, 2020 – Inner City Health Associates (ICHA), Canada’s largest healthcare organization specializing in the care of people experiencing homelessness, welcomes Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada to support their COVID-19 pandemic response at Toronto’s first COVID-19 recovery site for people experiencing homelessness. … [Read more...] about MSF responds to COVID-19 in Canada
Andrew Gawthorpe: ‘Trump’s decision to cut WHO funding is an act of international vandalism’
(April 15, 2020) A lack of international cooperation in the fight against Covid-19 risks repeating the mistakes of the Great Depression … [Read more...] about Andrew Gawthorpe: ‘Trump’s decision to cut WHO funding is an act of international vandalism’