Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says provinces and territories should not hesitate to ask for federal help to fight COVID-19. He says federal supports should make it easier to make decisions about what to shut down or open. Trudeau insists health measures should not be compromised because of economic fears. He says that's how we'd end up with a worse pandemic, more people sick and more businesses harmed.

"Government will give 61-million dollars to help Indigenous communities in Manitoba"

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba. Trudeau says the record numbers the province has seen over the last few days is cause for concern. He says his government will give 61-million dollars to helpIndigenous communities deal with the pandemic. Trudeau says Indigenous Services Canada is mobilizing contact tracers and equipment to further help affected communities.

COVID-19 was the focus of conversation with Joe Biden: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says we're seeing rising numbers of COVID-19 cases across the country and around the world. He says that was the focus of his telephone conversations yesterday with US President-elect Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Trudeau says there's added pressure on all orders of government to keep people safe and protect jobs.

Trudeau government moving ahead with plans to provide emergency assistance to veterans

The Trudeau government is moving ahead with plans to provide emergency assistance to veterans organizations battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Trudeau explained how the 20 million dollar Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund will be rolled out.