Reading Time: 5 minutes 2 July 2020, 11:45 a.m. (Disponible en français : La pandémie de COVID-19 et les droits des personnes handicapées) The COVID-19 pandemic presents multiple risks to the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. Approximately 6.2 million Canadians over the… Read More ›
COVID-19
The Shape of Things to Come
Reading Time: 3 minutes 2 July 2020, 8:30 a.m. (Disponible en français : La forme que prendront les choses à l’avenir) The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rapid global economic contraction. Many forecasters are predicting an economic downturn not seen since the Great Depression…. Read More ›
COVID-19 and the Federal Correctional System
Reading Time: 5 minutes Revised on 26 June 2020, 8:20 a.m. Any substantive changes in this HillNote that have been made since the preceding issue are indicated in bold print. (Disponible en français : La COVID 19 et le système correctionnel fédéral) Since the start… Read More ›
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Environment
Reading Time: 5 minutes 27 May 2020, 11:20 a.m. (Disponible en français : La pandémie de COVID-19 et l’environnement) Financial crises, pandemics, international conflicts and environmental incidents have all affected the Canadian economy in the past, sometimes resulting in major economic slowdowns. Shifts in… Read More ›
COVID-19 and Trade in Needed Medical Goods
Reading Time: 7 minutes Revised on 25 June 2020, 8:30 a.m. Any substantive changes in this HillNote that have been made since the preceding issue are indicated in bold print. (Disponible en français : COVID‑19 et commerce de fournitures médicales nécessaires) On 3 March 2020,… Read More ›
International Institutions, Cooperation and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reading Time: 4 minutes 1 May 2020, 10:20 a.m. (Disponible en français : Les organismes internationaux, la coopération et la pandémie de COVID‑19) The COVID-19 pandemic has mobilized international institutions established by sovereign states to facilitate cooperation in the face of a global crisis… Read More ›
Personal Information Protection and Data Security in a Pandemic
Reading Time: 4 minutes 30 April 2020, 9:40 a.m. (Disponible en français : Protection des renseignements personnels et sécurité des données en temps de pandémie) To quickly limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID‑19), the federal government could consider exceptional measures – some of… Read More ›
Challenges Regarding Freedom of Expression and Access to Information During a Pandemic: International and Domestic Perspectives
Reading Time: 5 minutes 27 April 2020, 9:15 a.m. (Disponible en français : Défis associés à la liberté d’expression et à l’accès à l’information en temps de pandémie : points de vue national et international) Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression;… Read More ›
The Canadian Economy in Turbulent Times
Reading Time: < 1 minute Revised on 28 July 2020, 8:35 a.m. (Disponible en français : L’économie canadienne dans la tourmente) Over its history, Canada’s economy has been affected by major international and domestic events such as financial crises, pandemics, international conflicts and environmental incidents…. Read More ›
Impacts of COVID-19 on Selected Sectors of Canada’s Economy
Reading Time: 5 minutes 8 April 2020, 9:30 a.m. (Disponible en français : Impacts de la COVID-19 sur certains secteurs de l’économie canadienne) The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on Canada’s economy as a whole. Some industries have been particularly affected or… Read More ›