The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Thursday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Calls for the Ontario government to take leadership on vaccine credentials or so-called “vaccine passports” are increasing from both business and health advocates, who say the province needs to either create its own program or at least give clear direction on dealing with customers and employees as the province reopens.
Toronto is eyeing COVID-19 vaccination requirements for city employees but is urging Premier Doug Ford — who has taken a hands-off approach to the thorny issue — to help devise an “overall game plan” for Ontario.
On the opening day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the president of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) acknowledged reports of a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo connected to the games.
Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott makes an announcement during a virtual news conference. She is joined by Matthew Anderson, the president and CEO of Ontario Health.
The physical distancing and social isolation aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been the catalysts for numerous projects and activities people have picked up that they can do on their own or within their “bubble.”