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In our effort to help our partners and clients in this stressful time of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, we bring you relevant news and updates regarding government policies that have been introduced to help businesses deal with the challenges resulting from the global health crisis.
Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, the only thing certain and in our control is to stay connected, positive and help each other to our best of abilities. Thus, here is a list of curated and reliable information from trusted sources.
On Business & Financial Policies
As announced by the Prime Minister, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is being extended by eight weeks, to help and support Canadians in the best possible way as they transition back to work. With this extension, all eligible workers can avail the benefit for up to a total of 24 weeks.
Detailed information: https://bit.ly/3eSLCVv
A new website has been recently launched by the Government of Canada with detailed information on all the emergency benefits initiated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The website includes information on benefits started in the fields of Education, Employment Insurance, Housing, Pensions, Family, Training, and for People with Disabilities.
Detailed Information: https://bit.ly/2YSlWTz
A detailed list of how various programs and services under the GNWT have been impacted or changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://bit.ly/38jdU9a
On Business & Financial Policies
Non-residents exempted from travel restrictions without alternative arrangements will now have to pay for the cost of their stay at an isolation centre, starting July 1, 2020. The Government of the Northwest Territories will continue to pay the costs of staying in isolation centres for residents of the NWT and those intending to become residents.
Detailed information: https://bit.ly/31AIMk4
There was an immediate action required to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the recent past. Northerners have responsibly abided by the rules and regulations put by the authorities to control the spread of the disease, thus, now, it is possible to relax the restrictions that were initially put, to be able to return to normal life and livelihood operations.
In the link below, there are basic rules that Northerners still need to follow in the coming days. Click on this link for an easy access to Information & Resources on Emerging Wisely.
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) released guidance materials to help employers reduce the risk of exposure of their employees to COVID-19 at the workplace.
All employers have been requested to prepare a COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan to identify important safety procedures and measures as they reopen after the lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details on Workplace Safety Planning for COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2AR3pxu
Detailed Information: https://bit.ly/2YgSgyS