About dealing with health problems and/or care. This can include the basics of the healthcare system in Ontario and Canada, as well as systemic barriers to services and the doctor shortage in many regions.
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
PPE Information for Non-Healthcare Community Settings
Resources developed by the City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, and Government of Canada that provide information on when PPE is and is not required and how services can be redesigned to protect the health and safety of staff, volunteers and clients and reduce the need for PPE
Last updated Apr 13, 2020
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Research/Dataset
COVID-19 Screening Checklist
The Ontario government has developed a screening tool and other information and resources that can be used by community organizations to support communities in staying safe and healthy.Last updated Mar 17, 2020
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Risk-informed decision-making for mass gatherings during COVID-19 global outbreak
Public Health Agency of Canada - PHAC recommends conducting a risk assessment when determining the public health actions related to a mass gathering during the COVID-19 outbreak.Last updated Mar 11, 2020
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Tool
Health Toolkit for Refugees (Ottawa-Specific)
This toolkit was developed in an effort to assist sponsors and healthcare providers access health information quickly and efficiently in order to support refugees. It serves as a guide to help connect refugees to appropriate and timely health services and information. The
Last updated Oct 11, 2019
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Governments Supporting Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities
BLYTH— The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in new initiatives to support and promote mental health in Ontario’s farming and rural communities. These initiatives will improve the mental health services available to Ontario’s agricultural sector and help ensure…
Published August 13, 2021
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Ontario Rolls Out Vaccine Clinic on Wheels
TORONTO — Hop on the GO-VAXX bus! The Ontario government is partnering with Metrolinx to offer a new, convenient option for people to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
Two GO buses have been temporarily retrofitted to serve as mobile vaccine clinics as part of the province’s…
Published August 6, 2021
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The Accessible British Columbia Act is now law
The Accessible British Columbia Act is now law, and the first step is to form the Provincial Accessibility Committee to advise the minister of social development and poverty reduction on matters related to accessibility and support the development of accessibility standards.
“In…
Published June 18, 2021
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Government of Canada invests in climate change awareness and action project for young Canadians
April 8, 2021 – London, Ontario
Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $5.9 million from environmental fines into Let’s Talk…
Published April 8, 2021
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Government of Canada supports initiative to address workplace sexual harassment and improve access to justice in Canada
March 3, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada
Creating and maintaining workplaces where everyone – no matter their gender identity or expression – can be safe, respected and able to focus on their work is a priority for the Government of Canada.
The Minister of…Published March 3, 2021
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Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent and Address Family Violence
Projects will support health and law professionals, families, and children to recognize the signs and prevent family violence.
Published November 25, 2020
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Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support COVID-19 Response
New Technology is a Gamechanger in Significantly Improving Screening for the Virus.
Published November 24, 2020
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Government of Canada empowering Black Canadian communities
The Government of Canada recognizes the contributions of Black Canadians and acknowledges the significant and unique challenges that Black communities face.
Published November 24, 2020
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Canada Revenue Agency opens applications for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan has helped to support millions of Canadian workers and businesses throughout the pandemic. Through the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), the Government is providing targeted, direct relief to businesses, non-profits, and charities that…
Published November 23, 2020
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Ontario Taking Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Province Also Doubling Financial Support for Businesses Affected by Additional Restrictions.
Published November 20, 2020