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Last Updated: Friday 27 November 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 13
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The Minister of Transport has issued an Order to deal with the significant risk to aviation safety or safety to the public.
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Notice Number: 13
Publication Date: 10 November 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-11-21/html/notice-avis-eng.html#n17
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Message from the Mayor - LNG Canada Site COVID-19 Outbreak
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The Mayor has released a message to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Notice Number: Mayormessage
Publication Date: 19 November 2020
Source: https://www.kitimat.ca/en/municipal-hall/resources/COVID/20-11-19_Mayors-Message_COVID-19_LNG-Canada-Site-COVID-19-Outbreak.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
District of Kitimat will adhere to new Provincial Health Orders
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The Mayor has issued a Notice outlining that the District of Kitimat will adhere to new Provincial Health Orders.
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Notice Number: ProvincialHealthOrders
Publication Date: 19 November 2020
Source: https://www.kitimat.ca/en/municipal-hall/resources/COVID/20-11-19_Public-Notice_DOK-Will-Adhere-to-New-Provincial-Health-Orders.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Canada Site COVID-19 Outbreak: Message from the Mayor
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The Mayor has released a message from the Mayor to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Notice Number: COVID19Outbreak
Publication Date: 19 November 2020
Source: https://www.kitimat.ca/en/municipal-hall/resources/COVID/20-11-19_Mayors-Message_COVID-19_LNG-Canada-Site-COVID-19-Outbreak.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 11 November 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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The Governor in Council has issued an Order that repeals and replaces the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States).
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 45
Publication Date: 7 November 2020
Effective Date: 30 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-11-07/html/order-decret-eng.html#dc1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States)
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The Governor General in Council has issued an Order to repeal and replace the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States).
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 45
Publication Date: 7 November 2020
Effective Date: 30 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-11-07/html/order-decret-eng.html#db1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), No. 7
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The Governor-General in Council has issued an Order that repeals and replaces the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation).
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 45
Publication Date: 7 November 2020
Effective Date: 30 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-11-07/html/order-decret-eng.html#d11
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Interim Order No. 4 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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The Minister of Transport has issued an Order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that deals with direct or indirect risks to marine safety or the marine environment.
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Published in Terms of Canada Shipping Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 45
Publication Date: 7 November 2020
Effective Date: 7 November 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-11-07/html/notice-avis-eng.html#ne6
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 4 November 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 11
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The Deputy Minister of Transport has issued an Order which repeals the Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19 No. 10 made on 9 October 2020 to deal with significant risk to aviation or public safety.
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Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 44
Publication Date: 22 October 2020
Effective Date: 22 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-31/html/notice-avis-eng.html#n17
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Order of the Provincial Health Officer - Gatherings and Events
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The Provincial Health Officer has issued an Order in response to COVID-19 that replaces the Order of 9 October 2020 with respect to gatherings and events and confirms an oral Order on the 26 October 2020, limiting the number of people who may gather in a private residence.
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Publication Date: 30 October 2020
Effective Date: 30 October 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-1 9/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Sunday 1 November 2020
COVID-19 Response Measures Act
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The Governor General has published regulations in response to COVID-19, to amend several forms of legislation and enact the Canada Recovery Benefits Act.
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Publication Date: 2 October 2020
Effective Date: 2 October 2020
Source: https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2020_12/page-1.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Thursday 29 October 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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The Governor in Council has issued an order in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 that repeals and replaces the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States).
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 43
Publication Date: 24 October 2020
Effective Date: 24 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-24/html/order-decret-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Thursday 22 October 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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The Governor General in Council has issued an order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that focuses on reducing the spread of the virus.
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: Vol. 154, No. 42
Notice Number: 42
Publication Date: 17 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-17/html/order-decret-eng.html#dc1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States)
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The Governor General in Council has issued an Order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that focuses on reducing the spread of the virus.
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: Vol. 154, No. 42
Notice Number: 2020-795
Publication Date: 17 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-17/html/order-decret-eng.html#db1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), No. 6
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The Governor General in Council has issued an order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that focuses on reducing the spread of the virus.
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: Vol. 154, No. 42
Notice Number: 42
Publication Date: 17 October 2020
Effective Date: 17 October 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-17/html/order-decret-eng.html#da1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Friday 16 October 2020
Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations (COVID-19 — Wage Subsidy for Furloughed Employees)
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The Governor General in Council has published amendments to the Income Tax Regulations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Published in Terms of Income Tax Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 21
Publication Date: 23 September 2020
Effective Date: 30 August 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2020/2020-10-14/html/sor-dors207-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 14 October 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States)
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The Governor General in Council has issued an order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that focuses on reducing the spread of the virus.
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: P.C. 2020-688
Notice Number: 688
Publication Date: 28 September 2020
Effective Date: 28 September 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-10/html/order-decret-eng.html#db1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), No. 5
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The Governor General in Council has issued regulations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that aim to reduce the importation of cases.
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: P.C. 2020-689
Notice Number: 689
Publication Date: 28 September 2020
Effective Date: 28 September 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-10/html/order-decret-eng.html#da1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
FOOD AND LIQUOR SERVING PREMISES ORDER
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The Provincial Health Officer has issued an order in response to COVID-19 which applies to restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, cafeterias and food primary and liquor primary establishments.
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Gazette Number: S.B.C. 2008
Publication Date: 9 October 2020
Effective Date: 9 October 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-nightclubs-food-drink.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Gatherings and Events Order
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The Provincial Health Officer has issued an order in response to COVID-19 that replaces the Order of 18 September 2020 with respect to gatherings and events.
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Gazette Number: S.B.C. 2008
Publication Date: 9 October 2020
Effective Date: 9 October 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 7 October 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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The Governor in Council has issued an order in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 that repeals and replaces the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States).
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Published in Terms of Quarantine Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 40
Publication Date: 20 September 2020
Effective Date: 20 September 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-10-03/html/order-decret-eng.html#dt2
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Tuesday 22 September 2020
Order Respecting Periods Under Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (COVID-19)
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The Minister of Labour has published the Order Respecting Periods Under Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (COVID-19).
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Gazette Number: Vol. 154, No. 38
Publication Date: 19 September 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-09-19/html/notice-avis-eng.html#ne2
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Order of the Provincial Health Officer: Food and Liquor Serving Premises
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The Provincial Health Officer has issued an order that repeals and replaces the order made on 31 July 2020 and confirms the oral order of 8 September 2020 with respect to nightclubs, liquor sales and sound.
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Publication Date: 18 September 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-nightclubs-food-drink.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Order of the Provincial Health Officer: Gatherings and Events
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The Provincial Health Officer has issued an order that repeals and replaces the order of 7 August 2020 with respect to gatherings and events and confirms the oral order of 8 September 2020 with respect to banquet halls and liquor sales.
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Publication Date: 18 September 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Friday 18 September 2020
Order Respecting Time Limits and Other Periods under the Income Tax Act (COVID-19)
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The Minister of National Revenue has published an Order extending the time limits and other periods under the Income Tax Act.
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Gazette Number: Vol. 154, No 37
Notice Number: 37
Publication Date: 12 September 2020
Effective Date: 13 March 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-09-12/html/index-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Thursday 17 September 2020
Regulations Amending the Canada Labour Standards Regulations (Number of Weeks)
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The Governor-General in Council has published a regulation that amends the Canada Labour Standards Regulations to allow employees up to 28 weeks of leave if they are unable to work as a result of COVID-19.
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Gazette Number: Vol. 154, No 19
Notice Number: 19
Publication Date: 16 September 2020
Effective Date: 4 September 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2020/2020-09-16/html/sor-dors191-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Monday 14 September 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Statutes Amendment Act 2020
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The Legislature of Alberta has published an Act that amends the Public Health Act.
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Gazette Number: SA 2020, c 13
Notice Number: 13
Publication Date: 26 June 2020
Source: https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/astat/sa-2020-c-13/latest/sa-2020-c-13.html
Copyright: © Canlii 2020 All rights reserved.
Health Statutes Amendment Act 2020
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The Legislature of Alberta has published an Act that amends the Public Health Act to clarify the application of the quarantine requirements.
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Gazette Number: SA 2020, c 27
Notice Number: 27
Publication Date: 25 August 2020
Source: http://canlii.ca/t/b2w5
Copyright: © Canlii 2020 All rights reserved.
Last Updated: Tuesday 8 September 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States)
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The Public Health Agency has issued an Order which extends the effective date of the previous Order restricting entry into Canada in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 36
Publication Date: 5 September 2020
Effective Date: 31 August 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-09-05/html/order-decret-eng.html#cs2
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), No. 4
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued an Order which extends the effective date of a previous order requiring those entering Canada to quarantine or isolate for 14 days on arrival, with some exceptions.
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Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 36
Publication Date: 5 September 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-09-05/html/order-decret-eng.html#cs1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Friday 4 September 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has published an Order that prohibits certain foriegn nationals coming from the United States of America.
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Gazette Number: Vol. 154
Publication Date: 29 August 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-08-29/html/order-decret-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 12 August 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States)
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued an Order that aims to minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by prohibiting certain groups of persons from entering Canada.
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Gazette Number: 2020-549
Publication Date: 8 August 2020
Effective Date: 31 July 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-08-08/html/index-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Thursday 30 July 2020
Adding Infections Caused by Communicable Viral Pathogens, Including COVID-19, to Schedule 1 of the Workers Compensation Act
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The Workers Compensation Board of WorkSafe BC has published a resolution that amends the Workers Compensation Act to add certain infections to the list of occupational diseases that a worker is presumed to have contracted due to the nature of their employment.
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Publication Date: 22 July 2020
Effective Date: 26 October 2020
Source: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/law-policy/board-of-directors-decisions/bod-2020-07-22-01-adding-infections-caused-commucable-viral-pathogens-schedule-1-wca?lang=en
Last Updated: Wednesday 29 July 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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The Governor in Council has issued an Order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that prohibits entry into Canada from the United States of America by certain persons until 21 August 2020.
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Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 30
Publication Date: 25 July 2020
Effective Date: 20 July 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-07-25/html/order-decret-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Gatherings and Events
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The Provincial Health Officer has issued an Order which changes the rules on visiting vacation accommodation and holding events.
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Publication Date: 27 July 2020
Effective Date: 27 July 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Tuesday 28 July 2020
Food Service Establishments, Liquor Services and Events Order
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The Provincial Health Officer has issued an order that outlines social distancing measures that must be taken by businesses providing food and drink for consumption on their premises.
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Publication Date: 23 July 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-nightclubs-food-drink.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Friday 24 July 2020
Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations (COVID-19 — June 7 to July 4, 2020 Qualifying Period)
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The Governor-General in Council has published regulations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that amend the Income Tax Regulations.
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Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 15
Publication Date: 22 July 2020
Effective Date: 7 July 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2020/2020-07-22/html/sor-dors160-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Friday 17 July 2020
Proposed changes to the Workers Compensation Act
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The Ministry of Labour in British Columbia has issued proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation Act.
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Publication Date: 15 July 2020
Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020LBR0020-001278
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020
Ministerial Instructions with respect to the submission of online applications for temporary resident visas and other documents due to reduced processing capacity during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic
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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration of Canada has issued directions that require that applications for various visas and permits are submitted by electronic means.
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Published in Terms of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 28
Publication Date: 11 July 2020
Effective Date: 1 July 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-07-11/html/notice-avis-eng.html#ne1
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Friday 10 July 2020
Regulations Amending the Canada Labour Standards Regulations (COVID-19)
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The Governor General of Canada has issued regulations that amend the Canada Labour Standards Regulations.
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Gazette Number: 154
Notice Number: 14
Publication Date: 8 July 2020
Effective Date: 22 July 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2020/2020-07-08/html/sor-dors138-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 8 July 2020
Proposed amendments to the Income Tax Regulations (COVID-19 relief for pension plans and deferred salary leave plans)
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The Department of Finance has published draft regulations which amend the Income Tax Regulations (COVID-19 relief for pension plans and deferred salary leave plans).
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Published in terms of Income Tax Act
Publication Date: 9 June 2020
Source: https://fin.canada.ca/drleg-apl/2020/paitr-rmrir-0720-l-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Monday 22 June 2020
Province of British Columbia: Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council
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The Lieutenant Governor has published an Order that extends the declaration of a state of emergency throughout the whole of the Province of British Columbia made by the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General on March 18, 2020, to the end of the day on June 23, 2020, due to the threat the COVID-19 pandemic poses to the health, safety or welfare of people.
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Gazette Number: OIC 310/2020
Publication Date: 9 June 2020
Effective Date: 9 June 2020
Source:http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0310_2020
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Friday 5 June 2020
Province of British Columbia: Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council
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The Lieutenant Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, has ordered that the declaration of a state of emergency throughout the whole of the Province of British Columbia made by the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General on March 18, 2020 is extended for a further period, to the end of the day on June 9, 2020, due to the threat the COVID-19 pandemic poses to the health, safety or welfare of people.
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Gazette Number: 264
Publication Date: 26 May 2020
Source: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0264_2020
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Thursday 4 June 2020
Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations (COVID-19 — Eligible Entities)
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The Governor General in Council has published amendments to the Income Tax Regulations.
The amendments provide for eligible entities with regards to the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy.
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Published in terms of Income Tax Act
Gazette Number: SOR/2020-107
Publication Date: 14 May 2020
Effective Date: 11 Apr 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2020/2020-05-27/html/sor-dors107-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations (COVID-19 — Deemed Remittance)
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The Governor General in Council has published amendments to the Income Tax Regulations
The purpose of the amendments are:
-to provide support to more employers through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS); and
-for the temporary 10 per cent wage subsidy (TWS), to give legal effect to the amounts that an employer may receive in respect of this subsidy.
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Published in terms of Income Tax Act
Gazette Number: SOR/2020-106
Publication Date: 14 May 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2020/2020-05-27/html/sor-dors106-eng.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Monday 1 June 2020
Telework / Telecommuting
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Technology has made it possible for a worker to stay at home but be connected to the office by telephone, computer, modem, fax or e-mail. This type of arrangement is often called 'telework' or 'telecommuting'.
Guidance has been published with regards to telework / telecommuting.
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Publication Date: 22 October 2019
Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/telework.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Health and safety responsibilities when working from home
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WorkSafeBC has shared guidance on employer and worker responsibilities for ensuring their workspace is healthy and safe.
Employers should ensure there is a basic health and safety policy for working from home, and that each party understands their role, duties, and responsibilities.
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Publication Date: 19 May 2020
Source: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/news-events/announcements/2020/March/health-safety-responsibilities-when-working-from-home
Last Updated: Wednesday 27 May 2020
Interim Order to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, No. 8
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The Minister of Transport has published an Order that prohibits a private operator or air carrier from permitting a foreign national to board a flight to Canada departing from any country other than the United States.
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Gazette Number: Gazette Part I
Notice Number: Volume 154, Number 21
Publication Date: 23 May 2020
Effective Date: 23 May 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-05-23/html/notice-avis-eng.html#ne2
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation: Amendment
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The Workers' Compensation Board has ordered that the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, is amended.
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Gazette Number: Gazette Part II
Notice Number: Volume 63, No. 7
Publication Date: 21 April 2020
Effective Date: 14 July 2020
Source: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/bcgaz2/bcgaz2/v63n07_082-2020
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Health, has published an Order prohibiting a foreign national from entering Canada from the United States if they have COVID-19 or have signs and symptoms of COVID-19 or have reasonable grounds to suspect they have such signs and symptoms, including:
-a fever and cough; or
-a fever and breathing difficulties.
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Gazette Number: 2020-0370
Publication Date: 21 May 2020
Effective Date: 22 May 2020
Source: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=39285&lang=en
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Workplace COVID-19 Safety Plans
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The Provincial Health Officer has published an Order that requires employers to publish and produce on request, their respective COVID-19 Safety Plan.
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Publication Date: 14 May 2020
Effective Date: 14 May 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/class_order_employers_covid-19_safety_plans_covid-19_may_14_final.pdf
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Mass Gathering Events
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The Ministry of Health has published an Order that prohibits the owner, occupier or operator of, or person otherwise responsible for an indoor or outdoor place hosting an event, other than a drive-in event, from permitting the gathering of more than 50 patrons.
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Publication Date: 22 May 2020
Effective Date: 22 May 2020
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/reports-publications/covid-19-pho-class-order-mass-gatherings.pdf
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Kitimat Municipal Office to re-open for select services
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The District of Kitimat has published notice that it will open its front desk at the municipal office in the City Centre Mall for select services during operational mall hours
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Publication Date: 22 May 2020
Effective Date: 25 May 2020
Source: https://www.kitimat.ca/en/municipal-hall/resources/COVID/20-05-22_Public-Notice_COVID-19_UPDATED-Municipal-Office-to-Re-open-for-Select-Services.pdf
Copyright: © 2018 District of Kitimat
Last Updated: Monday 25 May 2020
Draft Legislative Proposals Regarding Time Limits and Other Periods in Circumstances Due to COVID-19
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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada has published draft legislative proposals that intend to create amendments to, amongst others, the:
-Income Tax Act
-Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and
-Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
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Publication Date: 19 May 2020
Source: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl/lp-pl/tlopa-ldap/lp-pl.html
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Last Updated: Monday 11 May 2020
Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain new and existing applications for temporary residence to further support Government-wide measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has, recognizing also that the entry of persons into Canada who have been in a foreign country may contribute to the spread of the disease in Canada, issued Instructions that apply to certain applications for temporary resident visas, work permits, study permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs).
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Published in Terms of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Gazette Number: Gazette Part 1
Notice Number: Volume 154, Number 19
Publication Date: 29 April 2020
Effective Date: 29 April 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-05-09/html/notice-avis-eng.html#ne3
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Last Updated: Monday 4 May 2020
Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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The Minister of Transport has published an Interim Order that is required to deal with a direct or indirect risk to marine safety or to the marine environment.
The Interim Order applies in respect of
-passenger vessels in arctic waters, until 31 October 2020; and
-passenger vessels in any other Canadian waters, until 30 June 2020.
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Published in Terms of Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, SC 1999, c 33
Gazette Number: Interim Order No. 2
Publication Date: 20 April 2020
Source: https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-tc/interim-order-respecting-passenger-vessel-restrictions-covid19.html
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Thursday 30 April 2020
Province of British Columbia: Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council
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The Lieutenant Governor in Council has ordered that the declaration of a state of emergency throughout the whole of the Province of British Columbia made by the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General on 18 March 2020 is extended for a further period, to the end of the day on 12 May 2020, due to the threat the COVID-19 pandemic poses to the health, safety or welfare of people.
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Gazette Number: Order in Council No. 207
Publication Date: 28 April 2020
Effective Date: 28 April 2020
Source: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0207_2020
Copyright © 2020, Province of British Columbia.
Last Updated: Monday 27 April 2020
Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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The Minister of Transport has published the Order which prohibits a passenger vessel from navigating, mooring or berthing in arctic waters until 31 October 2020 and in Canadian waters until 30 June 2020.
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Published in Terms of Canada Shipping Act
Gazette Number: Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 17
Publication Date: 20 April 2020
Effective Date: 20 April 2020
Source: https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-tc/interim-order-respecting-passenger-vessel-restrictions-covid19.html
Copyright © 2020, Province of British Columbia.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2001: Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain new and existing applications for temporary residence to further support Government-wide measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has published Instructions dealing with the processing of certain new and existing applications for temporary residence to support Government-wide measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Instructions have effect during the period beginning on the date they are signed (9 April 2020) and ending 21 days after that date.
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Published in Terms of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Gazette Number: Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 17
Publication Date: 25 April 2020
Effective Date: 9 April 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-04-25/html/notice-avis-eng.html#ne1
Copyright © 2020, Province of British Columbia.
Last Updated: Friday 24 April 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
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Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Health, has published an Order prohibiting a foreign national from entering Canada from the United States if they have COVID-19 or have signs and symptoms of COVID-19 or have reasonable grounds to suspect they have such signs and symptoms, including:
-a fever and cough; or
-a fever and breathing difficulties.
A foreign national is further prohibited from entering Canada from the United States if they seek to enter for an optional or discretionary purpose, such as tourism, recreation or entertainment.
This Order does not apply to:
-a citizen of the United States
-a stateless habitual resident of the United States; or
-a person who
1. has not attained the age of 18 years and is not accompanied by their mother, father or legal guardian within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations,
2. has neither a spouse nor a common-law partner within the meaning of those Regulations, and
3. has neither a mother or father nor a legal guardian within the meaning of those Regulations in the United States.
This Order has effect for the period beginning on 22 April 2020 and ending on 21 May 2020.
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Notice Number: PC Number: 2020-0263
Publication Date: 20 April 2020
Effective Date: 22 April 2020
Source: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=38991&lang=en
Copyright © 2020, Province of British Columbia.
Protection against liability (COVID-19) Order
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The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of the Province of British Columbia published an Order which aims to protect persons who operate or provide essential services, from liability for damages relating, directly or indirectly, to COVID-19.
The Order and its protection applies if those persons operate or provide those services, or reasonably believe that they are operating or providing those services, in accordance with all applicable emergency and public health guidance.
A list of essential services falling within the scope of the Order is included in the Schedule thereof.
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Notice Number: Ministerial Order No. M094
Publication Date: 2 April 2020
Effective Date: 2 April 2020
Source: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/mo/mo/2020_m094
Copyright © 2020, Province of British Columbia.
Last Updated: Thursday 23 April 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States)
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Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Health, has published an Order prohibiting any foreign national from entering Canada if they arrive from a foreign country other than the United States.
This Order does not apply to:
-an immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or of a permanent resident as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
-a person who is authorized, in writing, by an officer designated under subsection 6(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or by a consular officer of the Government of Canada, to enter Canada for the purpose of reuniting immediate family members
-a crew member as defined in subsection 101.01(1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations or a person who seeks to enter Canada only to become such a crew member
-a member of a crew as defined in subsection 3(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations or a person who seeks to enter Canada only to become such a member of a crew
-a person who is exempt from the requirement to obtain a temporary resident visa under paragraph 190(2)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and the immediate family members of that person
-a person who seeks to enter Canada at the invitation of the Minister of Health for the purpose of assisting in the COVID-19 response
-a person who arrives by any means of a conveyance operated by the Canadian Forces or the Department of National Defence
-a member of the Canadian Forces or a visiting force, as defined in section 2 of the Visiting Forces Act, and the immediate family members of that member
-a French citizen who resides in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and has been only in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the United States or Canada during the period of 14 days before the day on which they arrived in Canada
-a person or any person in a class of persons who, in the opinion of the Chief Public Health Officer appointed under subsection 6(1) of the Public Health Agency of Canada Act:
1. does not pose a risk of significant harm to public health, or
2. will provide an essential service while in Canada
-a person whose presence in Canada, in the opinion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration or the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, is in the national interest
-a person who arrives by means of a vessel as defined in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, if the vessel departed before 00:00:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on March 21, 2020 and had a scheduled destination of Canada upon its departure
-the holder of a valid work permit or a study permit as defined in section 2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
-a person whose application for a work permit referred to in paragraph (m) was approved under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and who has received written notice of the approval, but who has not yet been issued the permit
-a person whose application for a study permit referred to in paragraph (m) was approved under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and who received written notice of the approval before noon, Eastern Daylight Time on March 18, 2020, but who has not yet been issued the permit
-a person permitted to work in Canada as a student in a health field under paragraph 186(p) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
-a person permitted to work in Canada as a provider of emergency services under paragraph 186(t) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
-a licensed health care professional with proof of employment in Canada
-a person who seeks to enter Canada for the purpose of delivering, maintaining, or repairing medically-necessary equipment or devices
-a person who seeks to enter Canada for the purpose of making medical deliveries of cells, blood and blood products, tissues, organs or other body parts, that are required for patient care in Canada during or within a reasonable period of time after the expiry of the Order
-a person whose application for permanent residence was approved under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and who received written notice of the approval before noon, Eastern Daylight Time on March 18, 2020, but who has not yet become a permanent resident under that Act; or
-a worker in the marine transportation sector who is essential for the movement of goods by vessel, as defined in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, and who seeks to enter Canada for the purpose of performing their duties in that sector.
This Order has effect for the period beginning on the day on which it is made (26 March 2020) and ending on 30 June 2020.
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Gazette Number: PC Number: 2020-0184
Publication Date: 26 March 2020
Effective Date: 26 March 2020
Source: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=38990&lang=en
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Wednesday 22 April 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), No. 2
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Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Health has published an Order requiring every person entering Canada who is not exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (this includes a fever and cough, or a fever and difficulty breathing) to:
-Quarantine themselves in accordance with the instructions of the screening/quarantine officer for a period of 14 days, beginning on the day that they enter Canada; and
-Monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 until the 14-day period ends and, if they develop symptoms, follow instructions provided by the screening/quarantine officer.
The 14-day period will restart if the person develops any signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during the initial quarantine period, or is exposed to someone else who exhibits signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
Additionally the Order obligates every person to wear a non-medical mask or face covering (of a type considered appropriate by the screening/quarantine officer) upon entry and while in transit to isolation or quarantine, unless the mask or face covering needs to be removed for security or safety reasons.
Failure to comply with the Order is considered an offence under the Quarantine Act.
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Gazette Number: PC Number: 2020-0260
Publication Date: 14 April 2020
Effective Date: 15 April 2020
Source: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=39166&lang=en
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Guidance for Essential Workers Returning to British Columbia
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The Ministry of Health has published guidance for returning travellers who are essential workers. This guidance does not apply to people who are listed in Appendix A of the document, who have been identified by the federal government and Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer as essential workers and that are coming into Canada solely for the purpose of providing an essential service.
On 14 April the Federal Government published a revised Emergency Order (Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation), No. 2) on which you were previously notified. The Emergency Order requires everyone who enters Canada to self-isolate for 14 days upon their arrival. This includes travel by land, air, and sea, and applies whether people have symptoms of COVID-19 or not.
If your employer deems you are an essential worker, and you are returning to BC from outside of Canada, and you are not sick, you are considered an exempted person from these federal and provincial Orders, however, various measures must be implemented:
-Self-isolate when you are not working
-Stay home if you are sick; if your illness is mild enough to treat at home, stay home for -10 days starting with the day your symptoms started
-Follow the infection prevention and control protocols of your employer to prevent the spread of COVID-19
-Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face
-Try to maintain a two-metre distance from customers and fellow workers as much as possible; and
-Avoid unnecessary visits to public establishments except for basic needs.
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Publication Date: 10 April 2020
Effective Date: 10 April 2020
Copyright © 2020, Province of British Columbia.
Last Updated: Tuesday 21 April 2020
Travellers and Employers Order
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The Ministry of Health has published an Order that applies to:
-All persons entering Canada through British Columbia or coming into British Columbia after entering Canada after 8 April 2020 ("Travellers")
-Employers who provide accommodation for temporary foreign workers
-Employers of travellers who are essential workers; and
-Travellers who are essential workers who are permitted to work by their employers.
Travellers who are essential workers and are permitted to work must:
-follow the COVID-19 infection control protocol of their employer to prevent the transmission of SARS-VoV-2 infection
-self-monitor daily for signs and symptoms of illness
-follow infection prevention and control protocols including diligent hand hygiene
-avoid standard greetings that require physical contact, such as shaking hands
-to the extent practical, reduce close contact with other workers by maintaining a two metre separation and avoiding shared spaces
-avoid close contact with others when travelling to and from work and between shifts
-self-isolate at home on days when not required at the workplace as described at this website and in procedures issued by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
-follow all the recommended procedures provided by a provincial information and support officer
-avoid any unnecessary visits to public establishments
-call a health care practitioner if they come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and who is self-isolating
-if they exhibit symptoms of illness, call a health practitioner and self-isolate for 14 days unless instructed otherwise by a health practitioner
-submit to such medical tests and provide such specimens as are, from time to time, considered necessary by health professionals for the purpose of identifying or controlling the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
This Order does not have an expiration date.
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Publication Date: 14 April 2020
Effective Date: 14 April 2020
Copyright © 2020, Province of British Columbia.
Last Updated: Tuesday 14 April 2020
Interim Communicable Disease Control Guidelines for Industrial Camps
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The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control has published a Guide highlighting key communicable disease preparedness and response measures that can be taken by industrial camps in relation to COVID-19.
The Guide is independent of and does not negate WorkSafe BC or Industrial Camps Regulation requirements, and:
-states how COVID-19 is spread
-details the need to keep staff and camp residents informed
-provides a plan on how to manage individuals with suspected COVID-19 infection
-requires the notification of an outbreak or suspected outbreak to the local Medical Health Officer
-suggests the implementation of physical distancing and regular cleaning and disinfection; and
-lists considerations and recommendations for on-site medical clinics.
This guidance is also based upon current knowledge and it should be understood that guidance is subject to change as new data become available and new developments arise with this new virus.
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Published in terms of British Columbia Environmental Management Act
Publication Date: 30 March 2020
Effective Date: 30 March 2020
Source: http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/COVID-19-guidelines-industrial-camps.pdf
Copyright © 2020 Provincial Health Services Authority.
Preventing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for employers
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WorkSafeBC has published a Guide for employers relating to the prevention of workplace exposure to COVID-19.
The Guide aims to provide clarity to the orders and directives regarding minimum workplace standards of the provincial health officer (PHO) and the British Columbia Centre of Disease Control.
It is suggested that employers in the jurisdiction of British Columbia address health and safety concerns in the workplace by:
-identifying exposure hazards and developing measures to control exposure
-controlling the number of people on site; and
-implementing certain prohibitions on workers who are sick and those returning from outside Canada.
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Published in terms of British Columbia Environmental Management Act
Publication Date: 31 March 2020
Effective Date: 31 March 2020
WorkSafeBC © Copyright 2020
Last Updated: Tuesday 31 March 2020
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
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The Government of Canada has published Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses (the "Plan").
With the measures detailed in the Plan, the Canadian Government aims to assist Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak by, amongst others, providing:
-income support for individuals in need
-flexibility for individuals and businesses filing taxes
-support to Canadian businesses in need through the Canada Account and
-businesses with more opportunities to access credit through the efforts of Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP).
This notification has been included for information purposes only, despite the fact that it does not impose obligations on your organisation.
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Publication Date: 26 March 2020
Effective Date: 26 March 2020
Copyright: © Government of Canada 2020
Last Updated: Monday 11 May 2020
Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain new and existing applications for temporary residence to further support Government-wide measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has, recognizing also that the entry of persons into Canada who have been in a foreign country may contribute to the spread of the disease in Canada, issued Instructions that apply to certain applications for temporary resident visas, work permits, study permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs).
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Published in Terms of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Gazette Number: Gazette Part 1
Notice Number: Volume 154, Number 19
Publication Date: 29 April 2020
Effective Date: 29 April 2020
Source: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-05-09/html/notice-avis-eng.html#ne3
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