CCLA asked the feds for more timely transparency by releasing their interim Cabinet orders for the public to see ASAP exactly what legally authorizes the PM’s daily COVID-19 updates. At least one has been disclosed, and it is to be found here: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/interim-order-prevent-certain-persons-boarding-flights-canada-covid-19.html
We will have our initial analysis soon.
CCLA is still commenting on the effects of COVID-19: CCLA on CBC
UPDATE: All the territories have declared public health emergencies: Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. Newfoundland has also declared a public health emergency.
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