Trudeau announces vaccine pact as COVID-19 cases hit 150,000

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam issued a joint plea for Canadians to remain vigilant against COVID-19 spread Friday, as the country passed a grim milestone in recording 150,000 confirmed cases. With cases surging in Ontario and Quebec hotspots, Trudeau implored on the public to adhere to public health guidelines, stressing that "what we do now, will be critical for the weeks and months to come." At the same time, he offered assurances that Ottawa has tak