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Canada authorises remdesivir to treat patients of severe Covid-19

Canada has announced its authorisation for using the drug remdesivir for treating patients suffering severe symptoms of Covid-19 who have pneumonia and require extra oxygen to help them breathe

Trump announces new orders to lower drug prices, slash healthcare costs

The orders signed by US President Donald Trump would allow states to develop plans to import cheaper drugs from Canada

Canada to review $6.8 mn worth security equipment purchased from China

Nuctech company suspected to be owned by the Chinese government and was founded by the son of a former general secretary of the Communist Party

Despite coronavirus, record international study permits by Canada

As the US puts in place stringent conditions for foreign students, Canada is issuing a record number of study permits for international students despite the corona restrictions

Canada suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong over new security law

China bypassed Hong Kong's Legislative Council to pass the sweeping legislation without public consultation

New N American free trade deal among US, Canada, Mexico comes into effect

A new trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico came into effect on Wednesday

Air India to operate 75 passenger flights to US, Canada between June 9 - 30

Domestic passenger flights resumed in India from May 25 after a gap of two months due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown

Huawei CFO case: China accuses US, Canada of abusing extradition treaty

The British Columbia Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled Meng's case meets the Canadian extradition standard of "double criminality"

Canada loses record 2 mn jobs in April, unemployment rate surges to 13%

As of May 5, more than 7.5 million Canadians had applied for some form of federal employment aid, according to government data.

Covid-19 treatment: AIIMS to conduct clinical trials of plasma therapy

The AIIMS director stresses on the need to have good and well-conducted research trials before the therapy is recommended for routine use

Rate of cases doubling slows to 7.5 days against 3.4 before lockdown: Govt

As per data on April 19, 18 states and UTs have shown an improvement than the national average doubling rate, Ministry of Health and Family Affairs Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said at a briefing.

Man disguised as cop kills 16 in deadliest shooting in Canada in 30 years

Authorities said the shooter wore a police uniform at one point and made his car look like a Royal Canadian Mounted Police cruiser

Trump's plan to reopen virus-ravaged US economy: Will others follow suit?

Globally, more than 145,516 people have died from Covid-19 so far and the number of confirmed infections has reached 2,182,058, according to Worldometer data

Trump says US may reopen economy before May 1; Canada not in hurry

Canada is still receiving repatriation flights for Canadians who have been stranded abroad. Trudeau said travel restrictions will remain for many weeks

Canada steps up medical production amid uncertainty over supply from US

Trudeau said that 22 local apparel manufacturers will produce medical gowns using Canadian raw materials for the country's healthcare workers

Canada pumps Can$200 bn liquidity, economy estimated to tank 5% in 2020

They followed an announcement that the Bank of Canada is lowering a key interest rate to 0.25 percent as part of a drive to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Gregoire tests positive for Coronavirus

Gregoire-Trudeau's symptoms, after returning from Britain, had included 'a low fever late last night'

Canada PM Trudeau self-isolates as wife develops mild flu-like symptoms

Trudeau also cancelled a meeting with Canada's provincial and territorial leaders in Ottawa

Canada keen to partner with Bhubaneswar on Smart Cities, IT and education

A first-of-its-kind day-long roadshow 'Brand Canada' by Indo-Canadian Business Chamber and Air Canada reached out to the business and trade community here, showcasing areas of partnership

Coronavirus: Canada to evacuate passengers from quarantined Japanese ship

After arriving in Canada, the passengers will undergo a 14-day period of quarantine, the statement added