Freeland Asks Provinces for Coronavirus Readiness Plans

Freeland Asks Provinces for Coronavirus Readiness Plans
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Chrystia Freeland responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons, in Ottawa on March 9, 2020. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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The federal government is asking the provinces and territories for their plans to deal with COVID−19 ahead of a meeting on March 13 between the premiers and the prime minister.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland wrote the provinces and territories asking them to inform the federal government of their state of readiness and any shortages they’re facing ahead of the first ministers meeting in Ottawa.