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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 2, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 2, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:15 p.m. ET on Sunday May 2, 2021. There are 1,234,180 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,234,180 confirmed cases (83,744 active, 1,126,136 resolved, 24,300 deaths).
Sexual assault victims, advocates complain of 'rude' treatment by MPs at committees

Sexual assault victims, advocates complain of 'rude' treatment by MPs at committees

OTTAWA — Melissa Lukings was in the middle of sharing her expertise in cybersecurity and her lived experience as a former sex worker during a Commons committee hearing earlier this month when the meeting suddenly devolved into a confusing melee of pa
Alberta's Kenney suspends house as COVID cases soar: Opposition calls him a 'coward'

Alberta's Kenney suspends house as COVID cases soar: Opposition calls him a 'coward'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's government is suspending the spring sitting of the legislature due to soaring, record-breaking caseloads of COVID-19.
Alberta suspends legislature amid soaring COVID-19 cases, Quebec eases restrictions

Alberta suspends legislature amid soaring COVID-19 cases, Quebec eases restrictions

The legislative session in one of Canada's most active COVID-19 hot spots is being temporarily suspended, while at least two other provinces looked forward to ramping up vaccinations in the week ahead.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:25 p.m. Alberta is reporting 1,731 new COVID-19 cases today -- a marked decrease from counts in the previous three days, when tallies topped 2,000.
Tories take aim at PM's top aide over Vance allegations as Sajjan dodges questions

Tories take aim at PM's top aide over Vance allegations as Sajjan dodges questions

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are taking aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top aide as they press the government over its handling of a sexual-misconduct complaint against general Jonathan Vance.
Time is now for military to finally make real progress on sex misconduct, Arbour says

Time is now for military to finally make real progress on sex misconduct, Arbour says

OTTAWA — Louise Arbour believes that after years of failed efforts and misfires, the time is finally ripe for real progress in the Canadian military’s fight against sexual misconduct.
'Aliens are coming': Alberta RCMP 911 dispatchers fielding calls about UFO sightings

'Aliens are coming': Alberta RCMP 911 dispatchers fielding calls about UFO sightings

A blinding flash of light, something unidentified overhead or aliens at the door. Somewhere the truth is out there. Canadians appear to be seeing more "out there" while scanning the night skies in increasing numbers.
Action needed to end anti-Black racism in public service: advocates

Action needed to end anti-Black racism in public service: advocates

OTTAWA — The federal government must address anti-Black racism in the public service by implementing timely changes to staffing processes and effective training programs for public servants, not by long-term promises, advocates say.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 2, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 2, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday May 2, 2021. There are 1,227,035 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,227,035 confirmed cases (83,495 active, 1,119,279 resolved, 24,261 deaths).