Federal Government COVID-19 Updates and Resources

CPWA is closely following the spread of coronavirus and its effects on our communities. Because many of you are on the front lines and in many cases are first responders, it is important for you to have the resources and information to respond.

Resources

• Health Canada – COVID-19 Updates
• World Health Organization
• APWA Public Works COVID-19 Discussion Board
• Finance Canada – Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) – Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19
• Export Development Canada (EDC) – Aid to Canadian businesses during health crisis
• Trade Commissioner Service – Resources for Business
• Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

News

• Ottawa Report
• Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act Receives Royal Assent
• COVID-19 Emergency Response Act No. 2 Receives Royal Assent
• Finance Minister Announces Details of Proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
• COVID-19 Emergency Response Act Receives Royal Assent, Parliament Adjourns
• House of Commons and Senate Recalled
• Prime Minister Announces Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
• Prime Minister in Self-Isolation and Parliament Adjourns
  

Share Your Experience

• Join the APWA Public Works COVID-19 Discussion Board to share experiences, ask questions of your colleagues, and learn how other communities are addressing the coronavirus.