We've been speaking with small business owners across Canada, and I want you to know that we are listening. From your feedback, as a next step in our COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, our Government is helping Canadian businesses protect jobs, and pay their bills by: - Providing an up to 75% wage subsidy for [...]
Hi folks, I wanted to make sure you had this information right away. The Prime Minister just made this announcement. We're still waiting for details regarding time-lines. But it's good to see that help is on the way! Best, Prime Minister announces more support for workers and businesses through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic [...]
Posted: March 14, 2020 Are you a Canadian living abroad? Are you a Canadian travelling abroad? COME HOME. OFFICIAL GLOBAL TRAVEL ADVISORY: Avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice. As you may have seen, many countries have put in place travel or border restrictions, movement restrictions, and quarantines. Other restrictions may be [...]
Posted: March 14, 2020 Are you currently employed and worried about income if you must self-isolate due to COVID-19? We have your back. Read the facts folks. There’s a ton of misinformation out there. If you have questions on these EI measures please call 1-833-381-2725. https://www.canada.ca/…/…/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
Posted: March 13, 2020 Are you still planning on travelling outside of the country for March Break? Change your plans and please stay home. Due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an official global travel advisory is in effect: Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice. Travel advisory info: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories Don’t forget that other countries have [...]
Posted: March 11, 2020 I want you to know that our Government is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize the impacts from the COVID-19 situation. The Prime Minister just announced a comprehensive package to address the impacts of COVID-19 on our country, and to keep Canadians safe. These measures [...]
Posted: March 10, 2020 Check out the Government of Canada's page on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) to stay informed! https://www.canada.ca/…/d…/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Posted: March 2, 2020 Thinking about booking a trip out of the country? Don't forget to keep an eye on the Government of Canada's travel advisories. https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories Traveling internationally? Do not forget to register as a Canadian abroad! You can do it online, and it just takes a few minutes. This should always be [...]
Audrey Parker's advocacy regarding late stage consent for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) touched many hearts, including mine. Yesterday I read some of Audrey Parker's final posts in the House of Commons, so her words would be preserved on the record. Forever. Before she died through MAID, she advocated for the waiving of final [...]
Great discussion with Bryn, Cecil, Kyle, and Mary of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations! We discussed important student priorities such as expanding the Canada Student Grants program, and pausing repayment of student loans for new parents. Thank you so much for the meeting and for sharing your important perspectives.