VIEW AS PDF April 3, 2020 TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS Greetings: On Thursday, April 2, Minister of Public Safety, Bill Blair, in cooperation with the provinces has released Public Safety Canada’s Guidance on Essential Services and Functions in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This guide outlines essential services in regard to the…
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CANADA EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT
VIEW AS PDF April 2, 2020 TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS Greetings: The Government of Canada has released further details on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit to provide temporary income support to workers who are without employment or self-employment income for reasons related to COVID-19 and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. 1. Canada…
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MAR 30 COVID-19 – Federal Government Relief Plan March 30, 2020 TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS Greetings: On Friday, March 27, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced further government measures of support for businesses and workers in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Phase one of the federal governments relief plan to battle devastating…
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View as PDF – ENGLISH View as PDF – FRENCH March 18, 2020 TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS Greetings: Earlier today the Federal Government announced Phase 1 of their measures taken to combat COVID-19 and the massive impact it will have on workers and businesses. The Federal Government has announced $82 Billion dollars…
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View as PDF March 16, 2020 TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Greetings: As the impact of the global pandemic is being felt across our country, it is vitally important that we keep our members safe and informed with the correct information. The Federal and Provincial governments as well as regional…
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We have compiled the following links as resources for you. World Health Organization (WHO) Official Site Mental Health Considerations Government of Canada Economic Response Plan Employment Insurance Service Canada (EI) Line (1-833-381-2725) Public Health Agency of Canada Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 Information (1-833-784-4397) Printable Workplace Resources From Health Canada: COVID-19 Handout Handwashing Guide…
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