We put together a resource list to help employers and HR professionals navigate all the available resources in different parts of Canada. All the information is compiled using public information.
WORLD WIDE
For a quick view of what’s going on in the world around C-19 visit: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World Health Organization (WHO)’s advice for the public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
CANADA WIDE
- Health Canada has built a self-assessment tool.
- For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 visit https://canada.ca/coronavirus or contact the Government of Canada’s information line at 1-833-784-4397
- Canada’s COVID Self-Assessment Tool app can be accessed here: https://ca.thrive.health/
- As of April 6, Canadians can apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). To do this please visit this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals.html
- Eligibility information for this program can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.htm
- To apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, please visit this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html#who
- The Government of Canada announced that effective March 20, 2020 the repayment of Canada Student Loans will be paused until September 30, 2020. The loans will not accrue interest between March 30 and September, 2020.
- The 2019 Income Tax deadline was moved from April 20, 2020 to June 1, 2020.
- Your Member of Parliament can also answer questions and get information to you. You can look up your local MP (using your postal code) here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search
- The Mental Health Provincial Crisis Line is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or someone concerned about them, by calling 1-888-429-8167 (toll free)
- Kids Help Phone is available 24/7, by calling 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free)
- For help or information about domestic violence 24/7, call 1-855-225-0220 (toll-free)
ALBERTA
https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
You might also contact the constituency office of your MLA.
You can look up your MLA here:
Call: 1-310-0000 toll free in the province.
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
BRITISH COLUMBIA
You might also contact the constituency office of your MLA. You can look up your MLA here: https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/members
You might also contact your local municipal office.
Call: 1-888-COVID-19 or Text: 1-604-630-0300
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
MANITOBA
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html
You might also contact the constituency office of your MLA. You can look up your MLA here: https://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/WhatsMyElectoralDivision
You might also contact your local municipal office.
Call: 1-866-626-4862 or live-chat at: https://www.gov.mb.ca/contact/
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
ONTARIO
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/index.html
You might also contact the constituency office of your MPP. You can look up your MPP here: https://www.ola.org/en/members/current
You might also contact your local municipal office.
Call: 1-888-789-4199 (Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services – they handle benefits and financial help for Ontarians)
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
SASKATCHEWAN
You might also contact the constituency office of your MLA. You can look up your MLA here: https://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/mla-contact-information/
You might also contact your local municipal office.
Call: 1-800-667-6102
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
QUEBEC
https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/
You might also contact your local municipal office.
You might also contact the constituency (electoral division) office of your MNA. You can look up your MNA here: http://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/deputes/allaire-simon-17941/index.html.
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
Special line operated by the Red Cross: 1-800-863-6582 Financial Assistance: 1-877-644-4545
NEW BRUNSWICK
You might also contact the constituency (electoral division) office of your MLA. You can look up your MLA here: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/contacts/MLAReport.html You might also contact your local municipal office.
Call: 1-800-442-9799 (for emergency financial help)
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
NOVA SCOTIA
https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .
Call: 1-800-670-4357
You might also contact the constituency (electoral division) office of your MLA. You can look up your MLA here: https://enstools.electionsnovascotia.ca/edinfo2012/ You might also contact your local municipal office.
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
PEI
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/covid-19
You can report closures on our cancellation hotline at 1-877-236-9350.Call: 1-800-236-5196
Call: 902-368-6440 (for social assistance)
You might also contact the constituency (electoral division) office of your MLA. You can look up your MLA here: https://www.assembly.pe.ca/members
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/
You might also contact the constituency (electoral division) office of your MLA. You can look up your MLA here: https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Members/members.aspx
You might also contact your local municipal office.
Call: 1-833-771-0696
Call 2-1-1 for information about support in your community
YUKON
Call: 1-800-661-0408
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/covid-19-coronavirus-disease
Call: (867) 767-9000
NUNAVUT
https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
Call: (867) 975-5400
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