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Canada's Dick Pound, the International Olympic Committee's longest serving member, says it isn't ignoring the need to contemplate contingencies, but it isn't prepared to get "swept up in the immediacy of events going on as we speak.

Several provinces have declared a state of emergency or state of public health emergency in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, the Trudeau government is examining the Emergencies Act. CBC News explains states of emergency, who can invoke them and the powers they give to governments.

Ordinarily, Geoff Dillon spends his days making vodka, gin, absinthe and other spirits at his small batch distillery in Beamsville, Ont. But these days, he's making something else — hand sanitizer. 

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. has confirmed 83 new cases of COVID-19. Three more people have died of the novel coronavirus.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Tuesday that some Canadians will be stranded abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic as airlines cancel flights en masse and countries close borders to foreign nationals.

Canadian airports are poised to lose $1.3 billion amid an ongoing global travel collapse triggered by COVID-19, says the group representing the country's airports.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has declared a public health emergency to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education Minister Rob Fleming says all students will receive final marks and all Grade 12 students will graduate.

Education Minister Rob Fleming says all students will receive final marks and all Grade 12 students will graduate.

COVID-19 travel restrictions announced yesterday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would prevent seasonal workers from entering Canada, something Ontario farmers say will devastate their industry and could even lead to food shortages.

As people look to combat the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, Hamilton's Arkells has been running "Flatten the Curve" music classes online so fans can practise social distancing and jam out at the same time. 

As people look to combat the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, Hamilton's Arkells has been running "Flatten the Curve" music classes online so fans can practise social distancing and jam out at the same time. 

A new poll suggests the number of Canadians saying their provincial and federal governments are doing a good job is up, along with concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

China has given the go-ahead for researchers to begin human safety tests of an experimental coronavirus vaccine in the race to develop a shot against the COVID-19 epidemic that has killed more than 7,000 people worldwide.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a suite of special financial supports are on the way to help millions of Canadians and businesses get through the COVID-19 crisis, and he isn't ruling out an extension to the tax filing deadline.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a package of special financial supports is on the way to help millions of Canadians and businesses get through the COVID-19 crisis, and he isn't ruling out an extension to the tax filing deadline.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a package of financial supports is on the way to help millions of Canadians and businesses get through the COVID-19 crisis, and he's urging people to stay home to limit spread of the virus.

The federal government is set to announce a massive aid package worth more than $25 billion to help Canadians and business get through the COVID-19 crisis, CBC News-Radio Canada has learned. The billions in spending will help Canadians make ends meet at a time when they could face lost wages due to widespread closures, and will help businesses bridge through the emergency period.

A day after one of their worst days in history, North American stock markets bounced back up on Tuesday as bargain hunters did a little cautious buying on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

A day after one of their worst days in history, North American stock markets were up slightly on Tuesday as bargain hunters did a little cautious buying on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

A day after one of their worst days in history, North American stock markets were largely flat on Tuesday as bargain hunters did a little cautious buying on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

A day after one of their worst days in history, North American stock markets bounced back up on Tuesday as bargain hunters did a little cautious buying on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

A day after one of their worst days in history, North American stock markets bounced back a little on Tuesday as bargain hunters did a little cautious buying on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

Soccer's European Championship is being postponed one year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was scheduled to begin in June, with games being played in 12 cities across 12 countries.

The Supreme Court of Canada has postponed until at least June hearing a constitutional challenge of the federal government's carbon tax.

Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce is changing the hours at its bank branches and temporarily closing some that do not offer over-the-counter cash and banking services in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

As many parts of the world continue to ramp up their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated that his government will provide financial help for Canadians abroad who are trying to return home.

As many parts of the world continue to ramp up their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated that his government will provide financial help for Canadians abroad who are trying to return home.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in the province as it looks to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in the province as it looks to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in the province as it looks to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Toronto Mayor John Tory is about to provide an update on COVID-19, after Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the novel coronavirus from overwhelming the province's health-care system. 

"Stay home, stay informed, stay healthy and stay calm." That was the message from Ontario's medical officers of health, as the province declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the novel coronavirus from overwhelming the health-care system.

Ontario's medical officers of health are providing an update after Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the novel coronavirus from overwhelming the province's health-care system. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to declare a state of emergency in the province as it looks to combat the spread of COVID-19, sources tell CBC Toronto.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in the province as it looks to combat the spread of COVID-19, sources tell CBC Toronto.

"Stay home, stay informed, stay healthy and stay calm." That was the message from Ontario's medical officers of health, as the province declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the novel coronavirus from overwhelming the health-care system. 

Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the outbreak from overwhelming Ontario's health-care system, hours before the province recorded its first death related to the novel coronavirus.

If you have symptoms of the illness caused by the coronavirus — including cough, fever and difficulty breathing in adults, or a runny nose, sore throat and diarrhea in children — here's what to do.

The federal government wants all Canadians to come home and stay put. CBC News has compiled the most current information to help you return to Canada or resolve your vacation plans during these difficult times. 

Tightening public health restrictions will not immediately slow COVID-19 cases. But experts say don't despair if it looks like social distancing is not working. It takes time. 

In any other circumstance, two days of confusion in official messaging might not matter that much. But a pandemic demands more of the people we elect to lead us.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a message for Canadians travelling outside of the country: If you're abroad, it's time for you to come home. But as the coronavirus outbreak has prompted border restrictions and flight cancellations around the world, many travellers are struggling to return.

One under-discussed story of the 2020 U.S. election involves health care and the generational divide. Older voters already have universal public health care, and they've crushed the candidacy of Bernie Sanders, who is running on extending that program to everyone.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a message for Canadians travelling outside of the country: If you're abroad, it's time for you to come home. But as the coronavirus outbreak has prompted border restrictions and flight cancellations around the world, many travellers are struggling to return.

The rate-cut "bazooka" was supposed to blast the economy back into health, but consumers, business and traders can't yet see the way forward.

Canadian snowbirds are being advised to return home as the COVID-19 pandemic advances in the U.S. — and access to out-of-country medical insurance comes to an end for some travellers.

The rate-cut "bazooka" was supposed to blast the economy back into health, but consumers, business and traders can't yet see the way forward.

Joe Biden has swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, increasingly pulling away with the Democratic presidential primary race and building pressure on Bernie Sanders to abandon his campaign

Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden was the projected winner in Florida as three states went ahead with Democratic presidential primaries on Tuesday, despite the country's struggles to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.