(Christinne Muschi/Reuters)Canada secures deals for up to 114M doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines from U.S. drug companiesCanada's federal government signed agreements with two U.S. drug companies to secure up to 114 million doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines under development. With the start of classes approaching quickly, the Ford government has faced increasing pressure over its COVID-19 pandemic back-to-school plan. "The teachers unions just want to fight; they want to fight with everyone," Ford said, adding he distinguishes between the unions and teachers themselves. CBC News readers, viewers and listeners have sent in thousands of questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, including this one. If you have symptoms of the illness caused by the coronavirus, here's what to do in your part of the country .

Source: CBC News August 31, 2020 20:37 UTC