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The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.

WATCH: Toronto calls about sick raccoons spike as 'zombie’ virus rages in parts of Canada

Quebec's Health Department reported 16 measles cases in Montreal and a total of 29 cases across the province, up from 17 on March 11.

Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.

The new cases are both in Montreal, adding to the seven that were previously reported in the public health jurisdiction that encompasses the city and its on-island suburbs.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to get their measles vaccine.

Measles, which is highly contagious, is spread through sneezing, coughing and breathing. Some cases may be fatal, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

As measles continues its slow spread across communities in the country, health officials are urging Canadians to stay vigilant and keep their vaccinations up-to-date.

Although fully vaccinated people can get measles, Dr. Sumontra Chakrabarti, an infectious diseases physician at Trillium Health Partners, stressed how infrequent it is.

The public health agency sent a notice warning that the person from Laval had visited two medical facilities in Montreal, including the Sainte-Justine children's hospital.

A proposed class-action lawsuit is seeking damages as it alleges the controversial ArriveCAN app was a violation of Canadians’ rights.

Scientists say the latest detections of Chronic Wasting Disease show it keeps spreading, raising the risk it can infect more species.

The Federal Court has ruled the Trudeau government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act during the so-called "Freedom Convoy" that descended on Ottawa violated the Charter.

Quebec officials say less than half of people over the age of 70 living outside of seniors' residences have received flu shots, and want more people to roll up their sleeves.

The health minister said that on any given day an average of 10,000 people visit emergency rooms in the province. In the past two weeks, there have been 1,000 extra visits daily.

As crucial hearings into foreign interference start Monday, the list of countries accused of medalling in Canada’s democracy rose.

Quebecers must be careful this holiday season as respiratory viruses are on the rise and emergency rooms grapple with overcrowding, health officials said Tuesday.

As cold and flu season unfolds in Canada, a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 cases is also happening across many provinces, most notably in Ontario and Quebec.

Gathering with loved ones during the holidays? A few simple arrangements can help lower the chances of respiratory illness crashing your Christmas party.

Holiday joy means potentially spreading the cold, flu, and COVID-19. And health experts caution Canadians to stay vigilant amid the festivities.