Day: 19 April 2021

Status update of Covid-19 cases worldwide

Here we provide a daily update of the data available for select countries and jurisdictions as of April 19, 2021 at 6:00pm EST.

Covid-19 cases in Mexico surpass 2.3 million as the country’s health officials report more than 5,000 new infection over the last two days. With another 535 Covid-related deaths reported in the last 24-hours, the country’s fatality rate stands at 9.2%. (more…)

The Federal Government unveils $101.4B in new spending

TORONTO – Defeating Covid-19, getting out of the recession caused by the pandemic and reviving the country, with the aim of making it more prosperous and innovative. These are the three challenges to which the 2021 Budget must respond, according to what was indicated yesterday by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who presented her first manoeuvre in the House of Commons since taking over the reins of the dicastery after the resignation of Bill Morneau. (more…)