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Former PM John Turner Dies At 91

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The Prime Minister is sending his condolences to the family of one of his predecessors, John Turner.

Canada’s 17th Prime Minister passed away on Friday at age 91.

Justin Trudeau says Turner was deeply committed to the law and democratic process. Trudeau calls him a gifted politician whose contributions to Canada will not be forgotten.

Turner spent decades in federal politics and served as Prime Minister for 11 weeks in 1984.

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Stark Numbers For Canada’s COVID-19 Projections

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Public health officials in Canada are out with some stark numbers of how badly Canada is being hit by the COVID-19 virus.

Canada’s Medical Officer of Health, Theresa tam says over the course of the pandemic we could see 11,000 to 22,000 deaths and that is the best-case scenario.

“The resolve and the level of effort of all Canadians from our health care workers on the frontlines, to public health authorities, to all Canadians who are practicing physical-distancing will ultimately determine whether we can remain in this best-case scenario and determine whether our health care system can cope,” Tam said.

Short term projections are predicting 22,00 to 31,00 cases of COVID-19 in Canada by next week.

“These stark numbers tell us that we must do everything we can now to remain in that best-case scenario with strong epidemic control,” Tam noted.

The short term projection for deaths predicts 500-700 deaths by April 16th. You can read Tam’s full report HERE.

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Expert Team Appointed To Examine Indigenous Deaths

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As recommended by a provincial police watchdog, nine Indigenous deaths in Thunder Bay will be re-investigated.

The investigative team will include members of the Provincial Police, Thunder Bay Police and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

Retired OPP Detective Superintendent Ken Leppert is leading the probe.

Ontario Chief Coroner Dirk Huyer says “The purpose is to have the best answers, to the highest quality that we can get to fully understand these deaths. For the families, the communities as well as those in nations outside of Thunder Bay.”

Huyer adds they will be starting from scratch.

“That will include, primarily at the start, reaching out to the families to understand additional questions the families may have, other areas that they feel have not been explored and then that will set the stage for what investigation needs to occur.”

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says “I know some of these families personally and I know they’ve suffered for a long time and this may the last opportunity for them to get the answers that they’ve been looking for.”