Federal Response
Latest Developments
July 16, 2020
The Canada–US border closure is being extended until at least August 21, 2020.
July 13, 2020
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will be extended until December 2020.
June 30, 2020
The federal government extended the Emergency Order Requirements related to mandatory isolation and quarantine until August 31, 2020.
June 26, 2020
The expanded Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) opens for applications.
June 23, 2020
The federal government announced they are extending the time period given to employers to recall employees laid off due to COVID-19.
June 16, 2020
Prime Minister announces extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
June 16, 2020
Canada – U.S. border to remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21.
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
