Economy, Law & Politics

Economic collapse and uncertainty is a breeding territory for fraudsters, says BCSC

What happened: Ottawa revises plans for direct financial support to Canadians, turning two benefits into one benefit Why it matters: The prime minister says this was done to streamline the government’s approach Canadians who find themselves out of a

B.C. and Canada’s construction sector may be facing an increasing instance of contractors filing “force majeure” on contracts that cannot be carried out as planned due to the COVID-19 outbreak, legal analysts from Gowling WLG said.

Crimestoppers is warning people not to fall for one of the many COVID-19 hoaxes doing the rounds at the moment. The organization has released a raft of advice and is offering rewards for tips that lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.

Armed forces on stand-by to provide emergency help to governments

There are no new deaths to report from COVID-19 pandemic since yesterday, but confirmed cases are way up.

Canadian forces ready to assist civil authorities

Singh also calling for $2,000 cheque to all Canadians

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says government is ready to deploy “much more stringent measures” if Canadians flout pandemic health recommendations but he stopped short of committing to using the federal Emergencies Act.

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