Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is invoking the Emergencies Act “to supplement provincial and territorial capacity to address the blockages and occupations” connected to protests over Covid-19 health measures.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Monday the federal government is invoking the Emergencies Act"to supplement provincial and territorial capacity to address the blockages and occupations" connected to protests over Covid-19 health measures.
And nearly 90% of the country's truckers are fully vaccinated and eligible to cross the border, according to the Canadian government.Among the relaxed restrictions on tap in Ontario are the removal of some event capacity limits as soon as Thursday. Ontario also has a goal to"lift proof of vaccination requirements for all settings" on March 1.But Ontario residents must still wear masks"for just a little bit longer," Ford said.
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