Federal
The Government of Canada announced the following measures:
COVID-19 Supply Council
On May 3, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Anita
Anand, announced the creation of the COVID-19 Supply Council, which
will provide the government with advice on the procurement of
critical goods and services required as part of Canada’s
COVID-19 response and recovery. The Council will provide advice on
building innovative and agile supply chains for goods in wide use
such as masks, gloves and disinfectants, including production,
sourcing, shipping and distribution strategies as the situation
surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve. The Council is a
partnership with private and non-profit sectors. Members of the
Council are set out in this press release.
Coronavirus Global Response
Canada has joined with other international partners to launch
the Coronavirus Global Response. This is an online
pledging event, which aims to raise money to help researchers and
innovators develop solutions to test, treat, and protect people,
and to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Specifically, the
initiative seeks to:
kick-start an unprecedented global
cooperation between scientists and regulators, industry and
governments, international organizations, foundations, and health
care professionals;
raise more than $8 billion (USD) by
the end of the pledging period to support the development of rapid
coronavirus diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines; and
work with the World Health
Organization to coordinate and prioritize efforts to vulnerable
countries.
Canada Emergency Student Benefit
An Act respecting Canada emergency student benefits
(coronavirus disease 2019) has been passed, which provides for
the payment of Canada Emergency Student Benefits (CESB) to students
who lose work and income opportunities for reasons related to
COVID-19. Highlights of the legislation include the following:
Students may apply for any four-week
period falling within the period prescribed by regulation (which is
expected to be May to August 2020);
Students must attest to the fact that
they are seeking work;
The deadline for students filing an
application for CESB is September 30, 2020;
Information about employment
opportunities will be made available by the Minister of Employment
and Social Development to eligible students through a
government-managed job posting system;
The amount of CESB will be set out in
regulation (based on previous government announcements, it is
expected that the CESB will be $1,250 per month for students or
$2,000 per month for students with disabilities and students with
dependants);
The maximum number of weeks for which
a student may receive CESB is the number of weeks that is
determined by regulation (again, based on previous government
announcements, CESB is expected to be available from May to
August);
If it is determined that CESB has
been paid to a person who is not entitled to receive it, that
person must repay the amount as soon as is feasible; and
Students are eligible for CESB if:
for reasons related to COVID-19, they
are unable to work, are seeking work and unable to find it, or are
working but are paid less than the amount determined under the
regulations, during the four-week period for which they apply for
the benefit; and
they do not, in respect of any part
of that four-week period, receive:
subject to the regulations, income
from employment or self-employment;
employment insurance benefits;
allowances, money or other benefits
that would be paid to the student under a provincial plan because
of pregnancy or in respect of the care by the student of one or
more of their newborn children or one or more children placed with
them for the purpose of adoption;
an income support payment under the
Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act; or
any other income that is prescribed
by regulation.
It is expected that students will be able to apply for CESB
beginning in mid-May.
Virtual Care and Mental Health Tools
On May 3, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an investment
of $240.5 million to develop, expand, and launch virtual care and
mental health tools to support Canadians. This investment will be
used to create digital platforms and applications, improve access
to virtual mental health supports, and expand capacity to deliver
health care virtually, including projects to reach vulnerable
Canadians. Specifically, this investment is expected to:
help Canadians safely engage with
their regular health providers and specialist health services
through telephone, text, or video-conferencing;
support access to mental health
supports and reliable health information in a safe and secure
manner, which will reduce the pressure on the health system;
help governments, public health
officials, hospitals, and health care facilities make
evidence-based decisions; and
support federal, provincial, and
territorial initiatives in collaboration with innovators, health
stakeholders, and organizations like Canada Health Infoway, to
expand virtual health services to Canadians.
This investment will also support Wellness Together
Canada, an online portal that provides Canadians with free
resources, tools, and professional support services to help with
wellness and resilience, as well as mental health and substance
use. It will also support a growing number of digital products that
includes the Canada COVID-19 app, which helps people track
their symptoms, receive the latest updates, and access trusted
resources.
Investment in Antibody Discovery Technology
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains,
has announced a contribution of $175.6 million to AbCellera
Biologics, a Canadian biotechnology company that researches and
discovers next-generation antibody drugs to fight infection and
disease. This contribution is part of Canada’s Plan to Mobilize
Science to fight COVID-19, which includes significant investments
in Canada’s research community to develop vaccines and
treatments for COVID-19 and to diagnose the disease.
This project will leverage AbCellera’s drug discovery
technology, which searches and analyzes blood samples of recovered
patients to rapidly find naturally produced antibodies that can be
used to fight and prevent viral infections. AbCellera and its
partners expect clinical trials to begin in July 2020 or earlier.
Antibodies found during AbCellera’s research may also be used
to create tests for COVID-19.
This funding will also support AbCellera in establishing a Good
Manufacturing Practice facility in Vancouver, B.C., which will be
the first of this scale in Canada capable of going from a patient
sample to manufacturing antibodies for clinical testing.
Increased Canada Child Benefit
Families receiving the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will get $300
extra per child in May to help with COVID-19 impacts. Eligible
families will automatically receive this one-time increase as part
of their scheduled CCB payment in May. Those who already receive
the CCB do not need to re-apply for this one-time increase.
In addition, individuals and families with low and modest
incomes have been provided with a special top-up payment through
the Goods and Services Tax credit amounting on average to close to
$400 for single individuals and close to $600 for couples.
British Columbia
The Government of British Columbia announced the following
measures:
Temporary Layoff Period Extended
The temporary layoff period under the Employment Standards
Act has been extended to 16 weeks for COVID-19 related
reasons. Previously, a temporary layoff longer than 13 weeks in any
20-week period was considered a permanent layoff. Now, temporary
layoffs relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can be extended to 16
weeks, if the employee agrees. This change will be repealed when no
longer needed.
Public Hearings Held Electronically
A new Ministerial Order, M139 will help local governments, improvement
districts and the Islands Trust continue to make important
decisions for their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic,
including allowing local governments to hold public hearings
electronically. Local governments are still expected to find ways
to encourage public participation during this time. For more
information, see: COVID-19 Updates for Local Governments &
Improvement Districts.
Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced the following
measures:
Nurse Practitioners
Current nursing home regulations do not allow nurse
practitioners and other regulated health professionals to work to
their full scopes in nursing homes. A new Ministerial Order under the Public Health
Act has been issued that modifies nursing home regulations to
enable nurse practitioners and other regulated health professionals
to work to their full scopes of practice in nursing homes during
the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, they will be allowed to
act as primary care providers in nursing homes, admitting and
assessing residents, as well as offering follow-up care. The
changes also enable them to prescribe medication and order
treatments in nursing homes, according to their scopes of practice.
These changes will remain in effect until August 14, 2020, unless
the Ministerial Order is terminated earlier or the public health
emergency is reduced or extended.
Resuming Non-Urgent Surgeries and Allied Health Services
As part of its relaunch strategy, some of the restrictions on
non-urgent scheduled day surgeries will be lifted in regions where
hospital and clinic capacity and the rate of new COVID-19
infections does not present a significant risk. The first priority
will be to treat patients who would be at the highest risk if their
surgery was further delayed and those who have been waiting the
longest. Alberta Health Services has created a centralized booking
system, and will contact patients on wait-lists to reschedule
procedures.
In addition, independent regulated health professionals, such as
chiropractors, physiotherapists, psychologists and other community
providers, including optometrists, audiologists and dieticians, are
permitted to resume operations as long as they are able to follow
Alberta Health guidance to limit transmission in these
settings.
The Government of Alberta is working closely with the
professional colleges that govern allied health professionals in
Alberta to develop guidelines for their members who choose to
resume operations. This includes guidelines related to physical
distancing, patient screening, care of patients with COVID-19, use
of personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures. In the
meantime, as these guidelines are being developed, health
professionals should follow Alberta Health guidelines on safe
practices.
For more information, see Chief Medical Officer of Health Order
16-2020.
Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the following
measures:
Province Re-Opening
As previously reported, Saskatchewan begins Phase 1 of the
Re-Open Saskatchewan plan today, gradually and slowly lifting
selected restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more
information on the five phases of the plan, see: Province Announces Re-Open Saskatchewan
Plan.
Manitoba
The Government of Manitoba announced the following
measures:
Education
Today, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the
Province is expanding its partnership with InformNet to increase
access to summer school programming for grade 9 to 12 students in
Manitoba. InformNet is an online high school learning management
system operated by the Pembina Trails and St. James-Assiniboia
school divisions.
Student fees for summer school courses will be waived for 2020
and there will be no cap on enrolment. InformNet summer school is
available for grade 9 to 12 students who have not successfully
completed a course(s) during the regular academic year or wish to
improve their grade(s). A certified teacher with experience and
expertise in the subject area facilitates all online courses. In
addition, French language and print-based strategies are under
development.
InformNet summer school runs from July 3 to 29 and registration
begins today. Students can register for summer school courses at informnet.mb.ca.
Support for Frontline Workers
Today, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced that the
Province will have the financial capacity to continue increased
spending to support critical frontline services in the ongoing
fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 4.9% of non-essential
operating expenses and 2.2% of non-essential workforce expenditures
will be redirected to the front-line COVID response.
Quebec
The Government of Quebec announced the following measures:
Reopening of Local Storefront Businesses
On May 4, the government announced a one-week deferral of the
reopening of storefront businesses in the Montreal Metropolitan
Community. Instead of reopening on May 11, the targeted businesses
will be able to reopen as of May 18. However, the government is
maintaining the initial calendar for the manufacturing and
construction sectors, throughout Quebec.
Child Care and Education
On May 4, the Commission des normes, de
l’équité, de la santé et de la
sécurité du travail (CNESST) published a guide of
health standards, a poster and a daily checklist to support the
education sector in the gradual reopening of schools scheduled to
start on May 11. To download the toolkit, please consult the
following website: https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/salle-de-presse/covid-19/Pages/outils-secteur-education.aspx.
As of May 4, emergency child care services will be organized and
provided for children who have one parent employed by a school
board, La Place 0-5 or a private educational institution.
In addition, today, the CNESST launched the Guide to health
standards in the workplace for child care services, and one for
childcare services in a family environment. To download these two
guides, please consult the following website (for now only
available in French): https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/salle-de-presse/covid-19/Pages/outils-secteur-services-garde-milieu-familial.aspx.
Local Travel
Effective May 4, the access restrictions to the following
territories of regional county municipalities and city are
revoked:
Autray, Joliette, Matawinie and
Montcalm for the Lanaudière region;
Antoine-Labelle, Argenteuil,
Les-Pays-d´en-Haut and Les Laurentides for the Laurentides
region;
Bellechasse, L’Islet and
Mongmagny for the Chaudières-Appalaches region; and
Rouyn-Noranda for the
Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
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Le gouvernement du Québec a annoncé les mesures
suivantes :
La reprise des activités des commerces de la
région
Le 4 mai, le gouvernement a repoussé d’une semaine la
réouverture des commerces ayant pignon sur rue pour la
Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. En
effet, au lieu de rouvrir le 11 mai, les commerces visés
pourront reprendre leurs activités à compter du 18
mai prochain. Le gouvernement maintient toutefois le calendrier
initialement annoncé pour le secteur manufacturier et celui
de la construction, partout au Québec.
Services de garde et éducation
Le 4 mai, la Commission des normes, de
l’équité, de la santé et de la
sécurité du travail (CNESST) a publié un guide
de normes sanitaires, une affiche et une liste de
vérifications quotidiennes pour soutenir le milieu scolaire
dans leur réouverture graduelle prévue à
compter du 11 mai prochain. Pour télécharger la
trousse d’outils, veuillez consulter le site internet suivant :
https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/salle-de-presse/covid-19/Pages/outils-secteur-education.aspx.
À compter du 4 mai, des services de garde d’urgence
seront organisés et fournis aux enfants dont l’un des
parents est à l’emploi d’une commission scolaire, de
La Place 0-5 ou d’un établissement d’enseignement
privé.
Le 4 mai, la CNESST a lancé le Guide de normes sanitaires
en milieu de travail pour les services de garde, et celui pour les
services de garde en milieu familial. Pour
télécharger ces deux guides, veuillez consulter le
site internet suivant : https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/salle-de-presse/covid-19/Pages/outils-secteur-services-garde-milieu-familial.aspx.
Déplacements entre les régions et les villes
À compter du 4 mai, les limitations d’accès
aux territoires des municipalités régionales de
comté et de la ville suivantes sont abrogées :
Autray, Joliette, Matawinie et
Montcalm pour la région de Lanaudière;
Antoine-Labelle, Argenteuil,
Les-Pays-d’en-Haut et Les Laurentides pour la région des
Laurentides;
Bellechasse, L’Islet et Mongmagny
pour la région de Chaudières-Appalaches; et
Rouyn-Noranda pour la région
de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the
following measures:
State of Emergency
Effective May 2, the state of emergency has been extended for a
period of 14 days.
Assisted Living Facilities
Effective April 29, operators of assisted living facilities are
prohibited from permitting staff to work across multiple assisted
living facility locations, and are prohibited from permitting staff
to engage in any other employment while simultaneously employed at
an assisted living facility, unless an exemption is granted due to
exceptional circumstances.
Additionally, all routine and short-term admissions for
convalescent care are prohibited unless required in urgent
circumstances. Screening provisions have been introduced for new
and existing residents returning to an assisted living facility
after a stay in an acute health care facility. All visitation to
assisted living facilities is prohibited except for exceptional
circumstances. All staff must be screened, and staff must use PPE
as appropriate.
Travel Ban
As noted, effective April 29, all individuals are prohibited
from entering Newfoundland and Labrador except for the
following:
Residents of Newfoundland and
Labrador;
Asymptomatic workers and individuals
who are subject to the applicable exemption order; and
Individuals who have been permitted
entry by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Additional guidance on the travel ban can be found on the government’s website.
New Brunswick
The Government of New Brunswick announced the following
measures:
On May 4, the government announced that a virtual job matching
platform called JobMatchNB has been launched to connect New
Brunswickers with available positions. Employers can add jobs into
the system and they will appear on the site within a few days.
Nova Scotia
The Government of Nova Scotia announced the following
measures:
On April 30, the government extended the state of emergency to
May 17, 2020.
Prince Edward Island
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced the following
measures:
State of Emergency Extended
On April 30, the government extended the state of emergency to
May 31 and extended a variety of limitations periods under the
Municipal Government Act.
Travel Restrictions
The government renewed its travel restrictions as follows:
Every person arriving in PEI shall
stop when instructed to do so by a peace officer, and answer any
such questions and undergo such examinations as required;
All non-essential travel into Prince
Edward Island is prohibited; and
Every person who enters the Province
must comply with all orders and directions issued by the Chief
Public Health Officer.
Public Health Orders
On April 30, the Chief Public Health Officer issued a renewed
public health order, which will remain in effect until 8:00 a.m. on
May 22. The order includes the following new provisions:
Indoor gatherings of any number of
persons are prohibited, except in the following circumstances:
facilities where health care or
social services are provided;
businesses or workplaces that are
permitted to operate under, and to the extent of, the order or any
specific direction provided by the Chief Public Health Officer;
and
groups of persons living in the same
household.
Outdoor gatherings of more than 5
persons from different households are prohibited. Any person who is
gathering outdoors in a group of 5 persons or less from different
households shall maintain a distance of two metres from other
persons in the group. This prohibition does not apply to:
businesses or workplaces that are
permitted to operate under, and to the extent of, the order or any
specific direction issued to the business or workplace by the Chief
Public Health Officer; or
groups of persons living in the same
household.
Yukon
The Government of the Yukon announced the following
measures:
Supports for Aviation Businesses
Yukon’s aviation sector will receive funding from the
Government of Canada (announced April 14), along with $3.56 million
from the Yukon government, to support critical and essential routes
and the transportation of vital supplies and to help compensate for
lost revenues as a result of COVID-19.
Yukon aviation businesses will also benefit from the waiving of
commercial fees. When coupled with the previously announced waiver
of aviation landing, parking and loading fees, these changes will
save aviation businesses approximately $780,000. The new fee
waivers include:
land lease and licence fees;
building lease and licence fees;
air terminal building concession
fees;
aircraft fuel lease and licence
fees;
aircraft fuel concession fees;
parking stall fees; and
service recoveries like charges for
electricity.
These fees are waived from April 1 until December 31, 2020.
Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut announced the following
measures:
On May 4, the government announced that the territory’s one
case of COVID-19 has been determined to be a false positive.
Accordingly, the travel restrictions and additional measures
specific to Pond Inlet have been lifted.
On April 29, the government extended the state of emergency to
May 14, 2020.
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