Federal Response
Latest Developments
August 20, 2020
Enhanced support measures announced. Changes include simplifying EI applications and extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by an additional four weeks, plus intentions to introduce three new benefit programs to take the place of the CERB once it expires.
August 14, 2020
The US–Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least September 21, 2020.
July 31, 2020
The federal government announced a new app to help notify Canadians of potential COVID-19 exposure
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
