COVID-19 top of mind on U.S. President Joe Biden’s first full day in office

Wednesday was not only the inauguration of a new president, it was the second deadliest day in the COVID-19 pandemic so far.

As U.S. President Joe Biden begins his first full day in office– COVID-19 is at the top of the agenda.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the new U.S. president are scheduled to have a phone call this week.

It will be Biden’s first conversation as president with the leader of a foreign state, following the controversial cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline project.

Reaction has been varied in Canada, with proponents calling for sanctions against the U.S. and environmental groups cheering the decision.