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PM 'optimistic' Canada's vaccination timeline could speed up

Former military ombudsman says he told defence minister about Vance allegations

Former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne says he specifically told Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan about allegations of misconduct against Gen. Jonathan Vance during a "hostile" closed-door meeting three years ago.
Feds extending COVID-19 wage and rent subsidy until June

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy until June of this year as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kielburger brothers decline request to testify before 'partisan' Commons committee

WE Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger are declining requests to testify before two House of Commons committees.
Trudeau disputes China envoy's claims, says 2 Michaels detained on 'trumped up' charges

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took aim at a claim made Wednesday by China's ambassador to Canada that there is 'no connection' between the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and the detention of Canadians in China Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
Over 100 new projects to get $518 million in federal research funding

Efforts to boost Canada's ability to produce vaccines are among over 100 research projects receiving new federal money.
Trudeau signals support for Hassan Diab as advocates demand intervention with France

Justin Trudeau signalled Wednesday that Canada will stand up for an Ottawa sociology professor facing trial in France as human-rights advocates renewed calls for the Liberal government to intervene.
Nearly 945K vaccine doses arriving this week, including first from AstraZeneca: Anand

As provinces and territories weigh how they'll handle administering the AstraZeneca doses after a national advisory committee cautioned against giving them to people aged 65 and up, Procurement Minister Anita Anand said the first 500,000 doses are set to land in Canada on Wednesday.
Unanimous committee report calls on Trudeau not to trigger election during pandemic

A House of Commons committee is unanimously urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to promise he won't call a federal election while the COVID-19 pandemic rages across Canada.

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CTV QP: Defence Minister promises culture change

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan promises culture change within the military following misconduct allegations against two top officials.
Air Date: February 28, 2021
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CTV QP: O'Toole on Canada's vaccine deliveries

Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says Canada is trailing behind other countries in delivering vaccinations to its citizens.
Air Date: February 28, 2021
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CTV QP: Feds finalizing AstraZeneca logistics

Procurement Minister Anita Anand says tens of millions more vaccines are set to come to Canada in the weeks and months ahead.
Air Date: February 28, 2021
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CTV QP: Feds assessing Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Health Canada's Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma says the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could join the country’s arsenal within weeks.
Air Date: February 28, 2021
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CTV QP: Targeting mandatory prison penalties

Justice Minister David Lametti discusses the gov't scrapping mandatory minimum penalties for drug and some weapons offences.
Air Date: February 21, 2021