Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to be vigilant in following public health guidelines as COVID-19 cases climb across the country. The cabinet retreat comes ahead of the Sept. 23 return of Parliament. Trudeau said the government's focus is on keeping Canadians safe through the COVID-19 crisis by keeping transmission under control and not overloading the health-care system. While the public health measures in place for COVID-19 might help reduce the number of flu cases, she urged people to get the flu vaccine. Cabinet crafting plan for economic recoveryThe Liberal cabinet retreat, which is bringing most ministers together in person, will be followed by a news conference Wednesday.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2020 12:15 UTC