Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Even before the pandemic, health spending had been rising steadily for decades. 

Data reveals that over 95 per cent of public servants are fully vaccinated.

Two thirds of the parents polled support the idea of mandatory vaccination for children in schools and daycares — including 85 per cent of the respondents who intend to have their children get the shot.

Currently, Canadians need to upload proof-of-vaccination into the ArriveCAN app.

Roughly 69 per cent of COVID-19 deaths were linked to Canada's long term care homes, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

Those vaccinated are more likely to have kids who are fully vaccinated, says research director Jason Disano.

Canada's ban on direct flights form India was announced on April 22.

Starting Monday, Canada will be moved to the U.K.'s "green" list, only requiring travellers to take a COVID-19 tests within three days before their visit.

Emerging research suggests rates of anxiety and depression among Canadian youth climbed during the pandemic, prompting some advocates to warn of a mounting mental health crisis.

The Ford government has staunchly opposed mandatory vaccines and/or a vaccine certification system