19.7C Vancouver
ADS

Aug 21, 2020 3:31 PM -

Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at Brockville, Ont.

Share On
trudeau-ford-to-unveil-deal-to-produce-n95-masks-at-brockville-ont-3m-plant
File photo of 3M’s N95 Mask. The Canadian Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced a partnership deal designed to produce made in Canada personal protective equipment.

The two were in Brockville, Ontario this afternoon, where 3M is going to increase capacity at a local plant and produce up to 100 million medical grade N-95 masks a year.

In return for their contributions of 23.3 million dollars, the federal and Ontario governments will each get 25 million masks per year for five years for front-line health-care and other essential workers.


Trudeau repeats he knew nothing about the WE charity recommendation till May 8th

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is repeating that he knew nothing about the WE charity being recommended to manage a student jobs program until May 8th.

That's when Trudeau says public service officials revealed WE was their choice as the only organization capable of managing the almost billion-dollar fund.

The deal eventually fell through and Trudeau and then finance minister Bill Morneau are under investigation by the ethics commissioner.

Morneau resigned Monday, and today Trudeau says he wishes him all the best.

Latest news

man-charged-after-alleged-attempted-child-abduction-in-surrey
Punjabi

Man charged after alleged attempted child abduction in Surrey

A 22-year-old man has been charged following an alleged attempted child abduction in Surrey that police say was interrupted by witnesses. According to Surrey police, officers were called to the 8100 block of 136A Street at about 6:40 p.m. Saturday after reports that a stranger approached a child who was playing in a residential driveway. Witnesses told investigators the man allegedly picked up the child before bystanders intervened. Police said the suspect then released the child and left the area. A person matching the suspect's description was detained by members of the public nearby and lat
parm-jawanda-assumes-chair-of-surrey-police-board
Punjabi

Parm Jawanda assumes chair of Surrey Police Board

Parm Jawanda has assumed the role of chair of the Surrey Police Board, with the board announcing the launch of a comprehensive financial review of the Surrey Police Service (SPS). According to the board, an independent accounting firm will be retained to conduct the review. The process is intended to assess the service's financial position, resource requirements and long-term budget planning needs. In a statement, Jawanda said the review will help identify areas where Surrey Police Service may require additional resources and provide a clearer picture of its operational and financial needs. Sh
trump-says-talks-with-modi-at-g7-summit-were-productive-highlights-india-u-s-partnership
Punjabi

Trump says talks with Modi at G7 summit were productive, highlights India-U.S. partnership

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very good and productive” discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during meetings on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Trump described India as an important strategic partner of the United States and said cooperation between the two countries is expected to continue expanding across a range of areas. According to statements made by Trump, he expressed support for India and emphasized the importance of the bilateral relationship, particularly on issues related to security, trade and regio
canadas-population-declines-slightly-in-first-quarter-of-2026-as-non-permanent-resident-numbers-fall
Punjabi

Canada’s population declines slightly in first quarter of 2026 as non-permanent resident numbers fall

Canada’s population declined slightly during the first three months of 2026, according to new estimates released by Statistics Canada. The agency estimated the country’s population at 41,417,056 as of April 1, a decrease of 55,025 people, or 0.1 per cent, compared with Jan. 1. Statistics Canada attributed the decline largely to a reduction in the number of non-permanent residents. According to Statistics Canada, the preliminary number of non-permanent residents fell by 117,879 during the first quarter of 2026. That compares with a decline of 55,194 during the same period a year earlier. Th
car-crashes-into-chilliwack-home-fire-leaves-two-families-displaced
Punjabi

Car crashes into Chilliwack home, fire leaves two families displaced

Two families have been displaced after a vehicle crashed into the basement of a home and sparked a fire in Chilliwack early Tuesday morning. According to the Chilliwack Fire Department, the incident occurred at about 1:45 a.m. when a speeding vehicle left the roadway, struck a residence, and entered the home's basement. A fire broke out immediately after the collision and spread rapidly through the structure. More than 24 firefighters responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control. Fire officials said the fire had already spread from the basement to the second floor by the time eme
ADS

Related News

connect fm logo

Legals

Journalism code of ethics
© 2024 AKASH BROADCASTING INC.
Android app linkApple app link