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OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2021 /CNW/ - The global COVID–19 pandemic is a threat that we can only beat by working together. With the rapid spread of COVID-19 variants, it s more important than ever for all countries to do their part to finish the fight against this virus, so we can build back better for everyone.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced additional funding for the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator. This $375 million contribution will help develop, produce, and distribute diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines to low-and-middle-income countries.
Today s announcement builds on the work that Canada has been doing to support vulnerable countries through this crisis, including by providing access to vaccines, tests, and treatments. Since the start of this crisis, we have committed more than $2.5 billion to support the global COVID-19 response.
Publishing date: May 07, 2021 • 1 day ago • 8 minute read WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the state of vaccinations at the South Court Auditorium of Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. As of today, President Biden said the United States has distributed 200 million shots of COVID-19 vaccine. Photo by Alex Wong /Getty Images
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Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has been pushing for a more equitable global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, urging the community of nations to adequately fund vaccination campaigns in the developing world.
Brown, who currently serves as the United Nations special envoy for global education, joined a World Health Organization news conference on May 3 to address the pressing need for mass vaccinations in low- and middle-income countries. “By our failure to extend vaccination more rapidly to every country, we are
Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 12 and older on Wednesday, prompting Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Manitoba to announce they would offer the shot to kids in . . .
Park: Anti-Asian racism is on the rise. Here s how Canada can tackle it This year marks the 50th anniversary of multiculturalism in Canada, and this month is Asian Heritage Month. It s time to directly confront prejudice and biased behaviour.
Author of the article: Tina J. Park
Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 8 hours ago • 6 minute read • Thousands packed Nathan Phillips Square at Toronto s city hall recently to stand in solidarity against anti-Asian racism following recent events such as the shootings in Atlanta and scapegoating people of Chinese descent for the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
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Fifty years ago, Canada became the first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy. Multiculturalism seeks to preserve the distinctiveness of individuals and cultures while recognizing that diverse ethnic groups can co-exist and contribute to the Canadian society. Over the last five decades, the