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Coronavirus: Provinces put reopening plans into motion amid COVID-19

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WATCH: Speaking to reporters outside Rideau cottage on Tuesday morning, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the economic devastation from COVID-91 has disproportionately impacted women, indicating a continuing need for both the federal and provincial governments to provide quality, affordable childcare both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic – May 12, 2020

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Ottawa and Washington are working on plans to deal with an increase in cross-border traffic as states and provinces begin reopening.

There’s currently a Canada-U.S. ban on non-essential travel, which is set to expire next week.

British Columbia is allowing a partial reopening of its economy starting May 19, right after the Victoria Day long weekend.

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The mayor of the provincial capital says the city wants to lend some support by spicing up the downtown core.

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps said Monday the recipe for a successful restaurant recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic could involve adding outdoor patios, parking lots, sidewalks and even streets to allow for physical distancing.

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Vancouver’s council is also preparing to debate the issue today.

Ontario, one of the provinces hardest hit by COVID-19, is expected to extend its state of emergency to June 2, as retail stores were allowed to partly reopen.

The provincial legislature will sit today, while also holding question period again.

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