At a follow up briefing today, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu filled in more details. (Matt Vis, tbnewswatch.com) (Matt Vis, tbnewswatch.com) © 2021 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Health Minister Patty Hajdu used a federal jet to fly eleven times, newly-disclosed documents reveal, according to Blacklock's Reporter. The Davos Agenda concludes Friday. pic.twitter.com/yfLvjmSHc2. Conservative MP John Brassard said he had assumed the ministers were staying in Ottawa and following their own advice. We’re asking readers, like you, to make a contribution in support of True North’s fact-based, independent journalism. A panel on opening up international travel closed its doors to media and the public. Health Minister Patty Hajdu arrives at a COVID-19 press conference in Ottawa, Canada, on Dec. 11, 2020. This is why independent media in Canada is more important than ever. It has been reported that the total cost of the stay could reach as high as $2,000. Hajdu’s press secretary declined to tell True North what Hajdu spoke about. Canadian officials extended non-US coronavirus-related travel restrictions again on Wednesday, and made it mandatory for arrivals to submit quarantine documents via a new app. Hajdu’s … Health Minister Patty Hajdu was a panelist at the Davos Agenda on “restoring cross-border mobility,” except a large part of her panel discussion actually took place behind closed doors, inaccessible to the media and the public. Liberal ministers Hajdu, Duclos travelled often during pandemic even while warning public to stay home. We encountered an issue signing you up. She acknowledged the earlier remarks about the CommonPass and said the world needs to better work together. While travel exposures account for less than two per cent of ... A spokesman for Health Minister Patty Hajdu said “Canada has some of the strongest border measures in the world” and all … A spokesman for Health Minister Patty Hajdu said ``Canada has some of the strongest border measures in the world'' and all future measures will be guided by both science and evidence. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. True North seeks to provide Canadians with fair, accurate, truthful and fact-based news reports, analysis, investigative reports, podcasts, interviews and documentaries. Hajdu repeatedly flew on government jets from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, violating her own advice to the rest of us. Minister of Health Patty Hadju uses hand sanitizer before entering the room for a press conference on COVID-19 in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, March 19, 2020. 1,256 talking about this. Andrew Scheer, Patty Hajdu and Sam Oosterhoff have all been observed doing things in clear contravention of pandemic public safety guidelines. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press; Adrian Wyld/CP, Government's COVID-19 rules don't seem to apply to Andrew Scheer and Justin Trudeau, Andrew Scheer defends full plane amid COVID-19: My wife carried wipes and we didn't 'speak moistly'. 1811 4 Street SW, Suite 485, Calgary, Alberta     T2S 1W2, FUREY: A closer look at Facebook’s new COVID-19 misinformation rules, “Very real risk” of third lockdown in Ontario: Health officials, Mike Lindell says MyPillow pulled from Canada’s home shopping channel. Travel … Patty Hajdu’s Davos discussion on travel and borders took place behind closed doors Patty Hajdu’s Davos discussion on travel and borders took place behind closed doors. “The fact that they were asking Canadians to effectively stay at home, avoid visiting friends, family, and their loved ones, shows hypocrisy on their part,” he said. During a virtual news conference with cabinet ministers and public health officials, Hajdu said there is evidence the message is getting … They will discuss ways that Canada can support Mexico’s efforts to implement the new NAFTA’s labour protections and standards. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. “She travelled alone on these flights, and neither staff nor family accompanied her. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. People who travel to Canada will be required to present documentation of a negative laboratory test to the airline before they board their plane . Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, said that: “No one should be travelling right now. He said with a lack of commercial flights due to the pandemic, the government aircraft was the only way to get back and forth to her riding. Minister of Health Patty Hajdu speaks as Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam and President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos listen, during a press conference on COVID-19 in Ottawa, on March 20, 2020. “Minister Duclos also had to attend to his duties in his riding of Québec and as a father of three, the minister also had to attend to his parental duties. Again. Patti Hajdu now says the federal government is considering a ban on interprovincial travel: “Minister Hajdu says shutting down travel between provinces is a very live issue right now at a number … — Rosemary Barton (@RosieBarton) March 21, 2020. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Aujourd’hui, pendant la Journée Bell Cause pour la cause, entraidons-nous c’est l’occasion de faire attention aux autres, et à soi-même aussi et … “From March to May, she spent 79 days working in Ottawa and 13 days working in Thunder Bay. “The programme and format for this event was (sic) determined by the World Economic Forum,” said Cole Davidson, Hajdu’s press secretary and social media advisor. Health Minister Patty Hajdu condemned international travel by Canadian politicians. Hajdu repeatedly flew on government jets from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, violating her own advice to the rest of us. Health Minister Patty Hajdu travelled back and forth from her home in Thunder Bay, Ont., to Ottawa three times in April using a government plane, reported website Blacklock’s Reporter. Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay Superior North and Federal Minister of Health Health Minister Patty Hajdu arrives at a COVID-19 press conference in Ottawa, Canada, on Dec. 11, 2020. I would also say we need to collaborate more as a globe to actually combat the epidemic,” she said. While it was already known that Hajdu had used the jet to fly, despite her department instructing Canadians to avoid non-essential travel, Hajdu's … The Davos Agenda, a virtual summit hosted by the World Economic Forum to launch the global … A Canadian broadcaster and columnist, Andrew serves as a journalism fellow at True North. It’s about people moving around for work, and, you know, we’ve got a large, sort of, group of folks that move for reasons that are not recreational,” Hajdu said. All True North journalists must pledge to respect and uphold the Principles of Conduct laid out in the International Federation of Journalists’ Bordeaux Declaration. “I presumed, probably like most Canadians did, that as they engaged in these daily briefings, that they weren’t going anywhere because the rest of us weren’t going anywhere, but that clearly is not the case.”. “I would recommend reaching out to them for further information.”. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also came under fire for his behaviour during Easter weekend. “It just once again shows, as well, that there’s two sets of rules in this country; one for for Liberals and a set of rules for everyone else.”, Twitter: RyanTumilty Email: [email protected]. During some of this period, Quebec had restrictions in place to prevent movement from certain regions of the province. Patty Hajdu. And yet, while Patty Hajdu was telling you not to travel to see your family, she was doing exactly that. — Rosemary Barton (@RosieBarton) March 21, 2020. The source of their latest chuckle? Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and Minister of Health Patty Hajdu announced in a news release they’re extending the Mandatory Isolation Order and restrictions on non-essential travel until November 30. Connect with others with a phone call or video chat instead.”. Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair and Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu announced that Canada is extending the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all travellers seeking entry into Canada from a country other than the US, until Jan. 21, 2021. Minister of Health Patty Hajdu confirmed that people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine are not exempt from these requirements at this time. —The Honourable Patty Hajdu, P.C., M.P., Minister of Health “All decisions related to the border are made with the health, safety and security of Canadians as the most important priority. A statement from his office said as an MP, Duclos had to be in his riding and followed public health guidelines on all of the trips. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Health Minister Patty Hajdu was a panelist at the Davos Agenda on “restoring cross-border mobility,” except a large part of her panel discussion actually took place behind closed doors, … The government and Canada’s airlines have agreed to suspend all flights to and from Mexico and Caribbean countries until April 30, 2021. The Hon. A spokesperson for Hajdu declined to provide a transcript of what Hajdu said in the closed-door session, and did not comment on why Hajdu felt it was appropriate to participate in it. It just once again shows, as well, that there's two sets of rules in this country. Read more about cookies here. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. He said it was troubling to see the ministers were saying one thing to the public and doing something else. © Copyright 2020 True North. Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Health Minister Patty Hajdu was a panelist at the Davos Agenda on “restoring cross-border mobility,” except a large part of her panel discussion actually took place behind closed doors, inaccessible to the media and the public. The move was announced by Bill Blair, Canada’s minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, and Patty Hajdu, the country’s minister of health. At the very least, this is a … Tomorrow, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will travel to Mexico City, Mexico to meet with Luisa María Alcalde, Mexico’s Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare. Hajdu said despite some provinces wanting travel restrictions loosened, there are calls to further strengthen restrictions. Travel restrictions for US citizens and foreign nationals arriving from the…more › How can a media outlet be trusted to remain neutral and fair if they’re beneficiaries of a government handout? Hajdu took the lead in the government’s early response to the pandemic and frequently encouraged Canadians to stay home to avoid spreading the virus. The next issue of Posted Newsletter will soon be in your inbox. Today, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Digital Government, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced that the COVID Alert app will be updated to help measure its uptake, performance and effectiveness in limiting the spread of COVID-19. Thank you so much. Health Minister Patty Hajdu has been using a federal jet more frequently than her department previously admitted, all while telling Canadians to refrain from any non-essential travel.