Federal Response
Latest Developments
June 1, 2020
Rent relief for eligible business tenants in all national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.
May 31, 2020
Western Economic Diversification Canada working with tourism businesses to bolster the industry’s recovery efforts in western Canada.
May 29, 2020
Additional funding for health, economic, and social support for Indigenous peoples and communities.
May 25, 2020
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications.
May 19, 2020
The expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses.
May 15, 2020
The Government of Canada announces extending eligibility for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.
May 14, 2020
Starting June 1, some Parks Canada places will begin to offer limited access and services while maintaining physical distancing measures. Openings will differ across the country. Information will be updated regularly the Parks Canada website.
View this PDF for an overview of all Federal announcements relating to the COVID-19 crisis.
For More Information
Visit the Government of Canada's official pages for details on the national response to COVID-19, including the actions being taken, and financial and other supports available to businesses and Canadians.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Canada’s response
Government of Canada takes action on COVID-19
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Prime Minister of Canada: News Releases
What SHOULD I do in a suspected case of COVID-19?
If you have symptoms and may have been exposed to COVID-19, use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, to help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for the virus. You can complete the assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.
To arrange for further assessment or testing, call your local primary care provider or 8-1-1, or for deaf or hard of hearing call 7-1-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
In partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, BC’s Ministry of Health, and other industry partners, we have created an FAQ. This will be continually updated, providing information from BC, national, and international partners to give you the information you need as it relates to travel and tourism. It will help you answer questions from your staff, visitors, and partners.
FAQs
