"We now see daily case counts for each variant on the rise, and shifts in how the virus is impacting Canadians, like more young people getting very sick as a result."
"I'm sorry, and I apologize to each and every one of you," added the premier.
"We must stop flights from COVID hotspot areas now," wrote Piccini.
Canada's previous targets were set for a 30 percent reduction of 2005 levels.
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault mocked Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole in a tweet on Thursday.
Canada announced on Tuesday the continued closure of land entry ports for non-essential travellers, along with the extension of the controversial quarantine hotel measures.
He also described Trudeau as "a fella who is working really hard to take care of his country and deal with this."
People staying in Wasaga Beach were informed by a Huronia West OPP officer that they could face a hefty amount of tickets if pulled over by police during the province's lockdowns.
Calgary Police are frustrated that a majority of summons being issued for violating public health rules are being tossed in court.
Despite his refusal to close down the border, the prime minister continued to say he believes in vaccines and science.
The reporter, unsatisfied with the answer, objected to Calandra's insistence that the pandemic was being handled well.
The scientists utilized genetic code to reveal the "family tree" of various virus "sublineages," allowing them to track the geographic spread of the virus over time.
The move comes as the American Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to deliberate on whether to allow cryptocurrency ETFs to launch on their own stock exchanges
A poll taken just two weeks earlier found the PCs continuing to maintain a commanding lead over their competitors in the province.
Asselin advised former Finance Minister Bill Morneau between 2015 and 2017.