Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering a request from the Quebec government to send members of the Canadian Armed Forces with medical training to help in the province's long-term care homes. A formal request for help was made last night to Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, Trudeau said Thursday. "Right now, we're looking at this and trying to see how we can help Quebec during these difficult times," he said. WATCH | Trudeau discusses Quebec's request for assistance:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters on Thursday. Later Thursday, Premier François Legault said the assistance from the army would likely amount to between 60 and 100 people with specialized training.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2020 17:11 UTC