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2020
Chief Public Health Officer Orders
Orders from the Chief Public Health Officer or Nunavut and video to remind the public to take care of themselves, adapt, and stay safe. -
2020-07
Mental Health in Canada: Covid-19 and Beyond
Mental health is health, this report shows the pandemic is both magnifying and contributing to Canada's mental health crisis. COVID-19 took a toll on the populations mental health, and we are expecting long term mental health effects to burden Canadians. The CAMH demands the government and policy makers step up and make mental health a priority by investing in long-term, system wide response. -
2020-12-13
About Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Infographic created by the Government of Nunavut to inform citizens on what COVID-19 is, symptoms, and prevention. Written in English and Inuktitut. -
2020-11-02
Finance minister predicts 'largest deficit in Nunavut history' due to COVID-19
Nunavut's finance minister George Hickes said he expects the largest deficit the territory has seen because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
2020-12-12
Proposed six-month freeze on rent increases voted down in legislature
The government and opposition party voted down a motion brought forward by the New Democratic Party (NDP) on Dec. 9 that proposed a six-month freeze on rent increases to help renters during the pandemic. The NDP had asked the legislature to pass a ministerial order under the Civil Emergency Measures Act to prevent rent-increases until July 1, 2021. -
2020-11-19
How Nunavut's COVID-19 outbreak is highlighting long-standing health inequities in Canada's North
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Michael Patterson said in a press conference on Wednesday that Nunavut is reaching its limit in terms of what it can handle. Three contact-tracing teams are racing to reach out to people in the four communities which have cases of the virus: Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Whale Cove and Sanikiluaq. -
2020-12-02
Stuck in a hotel during a Christmas pandemic, Neskantaga members wait for water crisis to end
Neskantaga has the longest-duration boil water advisory of any reserve in the country — 25 years and counting. Members of Neskantaga First Nation have been staying in Thunder Bay for over 40 days as water crisis continues. -
2020-12-09
'They're really struggling': Inside the Neskantaga First Nation water crisis
The community was promised an upgraded treatment plant by 2018. Two years later, its members have once again been evacuated. Why doesn’t Neskantaga have clean water yet? -
2020-12-11
Heightened grocery store sales in Nunavut highlight food insecurity.
Relief funding for the COVID-19 pandemic has been effective in increasing access to food in remote northern communities — but it's also revealed the true extent of food insecurity that Nunavut households face. -
2020-04-06
Practicing healthy movement behaviours in the COVID-19 era
In response to the restrictions put in place by the government, the CSEP believes its important for Canadians to adhere to healthy guidelines in order to maintain a healthy immune system and build a strong defence. -
2020
Know the Difference: Self-Monitoring, Self-isolation, and Isolation for COVID-19
Table created by the Public Health Agency of Canada, for determining the difference between self-monitoring, self-isolation, isolation -
2020-05-26
Accessible Testing
In response to Premier Doug Ford's disappointment about the number of tests being done in Ontario, the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service is mobilizing to offer drive-thru clinics for anybody in the county who wants to be tested for COVID-19 in order to keep up with the provinces' testing demands. Dr. Theresa Tam and chief public health officer of Canada says, "This is a wonderful example of the health-care system coming together to ensure that no one is left behind and it highlights the important role paramedics play in linking communities to health-care settings". -
2020-11-19
Qikiqtani Inuit Association announces $1.8M for mental wellness during the pandemic
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association says that it will distribute $1.8 million in federal funding to support the work of the Ilisaqsivik Society, the YWCA Agvik, the Uqutaq Society, the Tukisigiarvik Society, Qikiqtani hamlet recreation departments and the previously announced Qikiqtani Family Support Initiative. (Image courtesy of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association) -
2020-04-03
COVID-19 & Mental Health
Tips from the Edmonton Canadian Mental Health Association on how to manage our mental wellness at this time of uncertainty. -
2020
Coalition Poids - COVID-19
The Québec organization Coalition des Poids is dedicated to creating environments that facilitate healthy life choices. Aware of the potential negative impacts the government lockdown would have on our health, this company produced graphics to inform and help the public maintain their health during the pandemic. The illustrations encourage Canadians to take care of their physical health through proper nourishment, physical activity, and sleep. -
2020
Wellness Support Line
The demands of the pandemic are having a serious impact on the emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing of healthcare workers across the country. The Canadian Medical Association wishes to support frontline workers by providing them with access to a Wellness Support Line to ensure they have high-quality and tailored mental health services for all their needs. -
2020-12
COVID-19 and Indigenous Health and Wellness: Our Strength is in our Stories
This Report, “COVID-19 and Indigenous Health and Wellness: Our Strength is in our Stories” is written as a collection of stories. Indigenous scholars, practitioners and learners, offer this writing to support an improved understanding about how COVID-19 is impacting the health and wellness of Indigenous peoples. -
2020
How to stay active at home during COVID-19
Recommendations from Dr. Linda Li, Senior Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada sharing the best way to exercise in new environment. The importance of exercising during COVID. -
2020
How effective is Quebec's contact tracing?
Public health PhD Carl-Etienne Juneau speaks about difficulties of contact tracing in Quebec. -
2020-07-04
Suivre la trace du coronavirus dans les égouts
In anticipation of a second wave of COVID-19, Canadian scientists are currently working to set up a detection system based on organic waste that ends up in sewers. -
2020
COVID-19: Impact on Canada's pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy industry
The coronavirus pandemic has affected Canada’s pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy industry across four main areas: product sourcing and procurement, product launch and distribution, acquisition and access, and treatment and care management. Based on challenges in these areas, this report offers a perspective on potential solutions and considerations. -
2020-06
Restoring Trust: COVID-19 and The Future of Long-Term Care
Established by the President of the Royal Society of Canada in April 2020, the RSC Task Force on COVID-19 was mandated to provide evidence-informed perspectives on major societal challenges in response to and recovery from COVID-19. The report begins by reviewing the research context and policy environment in Canada’s long-term care sector before the arrival of COVID-19. It summarizes the existing knowledge base for far-sighted and integrated solutions to challenges in the long-term care sector. The report then outlines profound, long-standing deficiencies in the long-term care sector that contributed to the magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis. -
2020
COVID Alert App
The Government of Canada created the COVID Alert App to breaking the cycle of infection. This app can let app users know of possible exposures to the virus before any symptoms can appear. Thanks to this app, we can reduce the spread of infection, take care of ourselves and protect our communities. -
2020-05-01
Coronavirus outbreak: Alberta launches contact-tracing app to fight COVID-19 spread
Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provided an update on the most recent numbers of COVID-19 cases in the province Friday and the government's ongoing response to the pandemic. She also announced the launch of a mobile contact-tracing app for the province, called ABTraceTogether, to help fight the spread of COVID-19. -
2020
Indigenous Wellbeing in the Times of COVID-19: Four Directions Virtual Support Hub
A group of Indigenous women adapted the Medicine Wheel to promoted healthy strategies to cope with the pandemic to the public. This rendition is a holistic approach, inspired by the sacred teaching of their ancestors and the Seven Fire Prophecies, designed to enhance the wellness of the body, spirit, heart, and mind. -
2020-12-12
COVID-19 in Quebec
This is a regional breakdown of COVID-19 cases across Quebec. -
2020-09-10
North West Territories Unique Tracing Method
A news article from the CBC detailing the use of a wastewater surveillance system for early warning of outbreaks in the North West Territories -
2020-11-30
Winter, then Recovery
This hopeful message from Canada's Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, says that Canadians have a plan to get through the winter, and then will move on to economic recovery. -
2020-11-30
GOC Fall Economic Statement
The Government of Canada's Fall Economic Statement. -
2020-12-07
Canadian companies that received CEWS and kept paying a dividend
This graph shows Canadian corporations who received CEWS but continued to pay dividends to their shareholders. -
2020-12-05
Confused by the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic? Don't worry, so are the economists
Making sense of the world's economic crisis, optimistic outlook for Canada. -
2020-12-12
'We're not going to have a Christmas,' says woman told to repay $18,500 in CERB by year's end
Article about a woman told to pay back 18,500 dollars worth of CERB- exemplifies fallout from unclear application criteria of CERB. -
2020-09-01
Second Wave (Debt)
This cartoon points out fears of national debt. -
2020-04-20
NWT Economy
Article describing the economic battle faced by the Northwest Territories. -
2020-12-11
Post-pandemic Reckoning
This article talks about the financial worries Canadians are facing as the pandemic and government supports lift. -
2020-12-09
Basic Income as Economy Kickstart
This article discusses new interest in introducing a universal basic income to Canada, and how it could help the economy. -
2020-12-04
NP View: How Justin Trudeau killed the balanced budget
An article talking about national debt and speculating that the pandemic has changed attitudes towards national finance. -
2020-06-03
Alberta Recession
This story is an example of the kind of recessions formerly rich provinces are facing. -
2020-10-25
Atlantic Canada Bubble
This article discusses how the Atlantic Canadian economy fared during the pandemic. -
2020-12-12
Newfoundland Small Business Assistance
This release from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador is an example of the kind of business support programs governments introduced in the pandemic. -
2020-12-11
British Columbia Support
This release is an example of the kinds of minor financial supports provinces offered during the pandemic. -
2020-05-27
Nova Scotia Infrastructure Development
This release from the government of Nova Scotia is an example of the type of infrastructure projects provinces introduced in the context of Covid-19. -
2020-11-20
Construction in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This is an example of the directives provinces put out to help businesses continue to function during the pandemic. -
2020-10-05
Ontario: COVID-19: changes to meetings and business operations
This release from the Government of Ontario describes legislative amendments to help corporations continue to function. -
2020-08-12
#RestartMB
This tweet announces the Manitoba government's reopening campaign. -
2020-09-15
Work in the health care sector, British Columbia
This story is an example of the kinds of programs provincial governments offered because of the pandemic. -
2020-07-31
No one left behind
A tweet quoting what became a catchphrase for government response to the pandemic: No Canadian Left Behind. -
2020-04-11
CERB Approval
This tweet summarizes the relief many people felt when receiving Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The replying tweets also sum up discussions and questions about CERB in April 2020. -
2020-05-01
Facing fears workers won't work, Prince Edward Island asks Ottawa to change COVID benefits programs
This article talks about a fear that many people had early in the pandemic- that people receiving government aid wouldn't go back to work. -
2020-12-06
Canada's Biggest Spends on Covid-19 Relief
Flow chart summarizing Canada's Covid-19 relief.