Ontario Takes Additional Steps to Protect Seniors in Retirement Homes during COVID-19
Province Makes Regulatory Amendments in Response to Pandemic.
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Ontario Extending Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for Workers during COVID-19
New Regulation will protect employees from permanent layoffs and businesses from potential closures.
Government announces coming into force of regulations providing relief to federally regulated pension plan sponsors
The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate, and effective action to protect Canadians and businesses from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Across the Province
Strategy Expands Testing for General Public, Frontline Workers, First Responders and Workplaces.
Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak
Public health and safety remain top priorities.
Ontario Taking Action at High Risk Long-Term Care Homes
Government deploying inspection teams to long-term care homes, starting process to take over management of five long-term care homes.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program – COVID-19
Temporary Foreign Workers are being allowed to continue travelling to Canada. As of March 26, 2020, the travel restriction exemptions that were announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are in place.
Hospitals Assume Management of Two Long-Term Care Homes
Temporary measures required to help contain COVID-19 outbreak.
Government of Canada announces online tool, “Find financial help during COVID-19” to assist Canadians in accessing financial support
The Government of Canada is committed to getting benefits into the hands of Canadians impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic quickly and effectively.
Ontario Makes it Easier to Conduct Business during COVID-19
Legislative changes allow corporations to operate virtually and electronically.