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In a March 16 press conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be shutting its borders to non-Canadian citizens, with the exception of permanent residents, the immediate family members of Canadian citizens, diplomats, air crews, and U.S. citizens.

Also, airlines have the ability to deny any one showing symptoms of COVID-19 from boarding any flights.

Additional flight restrictions will take effect on Wednesday March 18, that will see all international flights rerouted to Montreal, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver.

The Chiefs of Ontario and the Leadership Council are working to ensure that First Nations in Ontario are prepared for the potential impacts of COVID-19. On Thursday, March 12, 2020, as you are aware, the WHO characterized COVID-19, a new strain of influenza as a pandemic, which means that there is a spread of a new virus worldwide.

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The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement on August 19, 2019:

"The mistreatment of Indigenous children is a tragic and shameful part of Canada's history that has had devastating effects on generations of families. Canada is deeply committed to reconciliation and healing, and will continue the important work of making amends for past wrongs.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, congratulates recipients of the 2019 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our Nation.