Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, has reversed her decision and will run in the upcoming federal election after initially stating she would not seek re-election. She cites U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade threats as a reason to stay on and address internal trade barriers among provinces. Despite the recent boost in Liberal party polls following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement to step down, Anand emphasizes that her decision is not politically motivated as she prepares for a challenging election in Oakville, Ont.
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Ontario reports 89 new measles cases, bringing provincial count to 661
In Ontario, there have been 89 new measles cases reported in the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 661 since the outbreak began. The majority of cases involve unvaccinated children in the southwestern public health unit. Despite a stable rate of new cases, the chief medical officer of health believes the outbreak may continue into the summer. Full Article
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