To help detect and track new variants of concern in Canada, the Government of Canada developed a monitoring program with provinces and territories to identify new COVID-19 virus variants in Canada, such as the ones originating in the United Kingdom (B.1.1.7), South Africa (B.1.351) and Brazil (P.1). Today, the Government of Canada is increasing our capacity to find and track these variants in Canada by investing $53 million in an integrated Variants of Concern Strategy, which will rapidly scale up our surveillance, sequencing and research efforts.
Day: February 12, 2021
Tina Hermann has now won three consecutive world skeleton titles, rallying in the final heat Friday to beat fellow German slider Jacqueline Loelling for this year’s crown.
Canada’s Laurent Dubreuil won the men’s 500-metre race at the ISU speed skating worlds event on Friday. Both the Canadian women’s and men’s teams took silver in the team pursuit competitions.
The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Alberta. Investments in Alberta’s public infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, support local businesses and economies, and make communities more sustainable and resilient
The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Alberta. Investments in Alberta’s public infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, support local businesses and economies, and make communities more sustainable and resilient