CCU President Kelly Johnson’s letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and all provincial health and labour ministers on COVID-19 and how it’s affecting workers’ rights and well-being has received some important responses. With the COVID-19 crisis taking up the overwhelming amount of time and resources of provincial governments, we didn’t expect to receive much response, but those below did get back to the CCU in a timely manner.
Kelly Johnson’s Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau (PDF)
Response from Prime Minister Trudeau
On behalf of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your email.
Thank you for taking the time to write. The Prime Minister appreciates hearing comments, suggestions, and concerns from all Canadians in these trying times. As you can imagine, the situation is very complex and the Government of Canada is working hard to minimize the impact of this pandemic on individuals, families, communities and businesses across the country.
Given the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister is urging everyone to follow the advisories of public health agencies in Canada. You are also invited to consult www.canada.ca/coronavirus to get more information on COVID-19, including details on the latest updates; prevention and risks; symptoms and treatment; being prepared; travel advice; and, Canada’s response.
If you have Canadian citizenship and require assistance from abroad, you should register at https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration to receive important updates. You are also encouraged to contact Global Affairs’ Emergency Watch and Response Centre at sos@international.gc.ca or call 1-613-996-8885 (call collect where available).
Once again, thank you for writing.
Executive Correspondence Services
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Au nom du premier ministre Justin Trudeau, j’accuse réception de votre courriel.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir pris la peine d’écrire. Le premier ministre apprécie recevoir les commentaires, les suggestions et les préoccupations de tous les Canadiens en ces temps difficiles. Comme vous pouvez le concevoir, la situation est très complexe et le gouvernement du Canada travaille fort pour minimiser les répercussions de cette pandémie sur les individus, les familles, les communautés et les entreprises à travers le pays.
Compte tenu de l’éclosion du coronavirus, le premier ministre exhorte tout le monde à suivre les avis des agences de santé publique au Canada. Nous vous invitons également à consulter le www.canada.ca/le-coronavirus pour obtenir plus d’information sur la COVID-19, y compris des détails sur les dernières mises à jour, la prévention et les risques, les symptômes et le traitement, les mesures pour être prêt, les conseils aux voyageurs et la réponse du Canada.
Si vous possédez la citoyenneté canadienne et désirez obtenir assistance à l’étranger, vous devez vous inscrire à www.voyage.gc.ca/voyager/inscription pour recevoir des mises à jour importantes. Nous vous encourageons également à contacter le Centre de surveillance et d’intervention d’urgence d’Affaires mondiales à sos@international.gc.ca ou par téléphone au 1-613-996-8885 (appels à frais virés là où ils sont disponibles).
Nous vous remercions une fois de plus d’avoir écrit.
Les Services de correspondance de la haute direction
Response of Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Good Day,
On March 18, 2020, the Minister of Health and Community Services declared a public health emergency under the Public Health Protection and Promotion Act. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the provincial government website at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19. Here you will find detailed information about requirements and exemptions for individuals and businesses; current guidelines and recommendations from our public health officials; as well as information including how to report individuals/business who are not complying with the requirements of the public health orders.
A list of frequently-asked questions and answers is available at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/files/COVID-19_Frequently-Asked-Questions-March-21-2020.pdf. This document provides information on testing and self-isolation, as well as other commonly asked questions.
You will also find an online self-assessment tool to help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19. Should you be concerned that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please complete this tool at www.811healthline.ca and follow the instructions given.
The Canadian Red Cross is offering a wide range of supports and services for those in self-isolation. This service can be accessed by calling 1-800-863-6582 and is available to all residents and visitors who have issues or concerns.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation. In addition to providing up-to-date information on the COVID-19 website, we will continue to address many of the questions and issues that are brought forward though regular public updates that are livestreamed on the official Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Facebook and Twitter.
The health and safety of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians is our top priority, and we all have a role to play to reduce the spread of this virus and protect our loved ones and ourselves.
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the COVID-19 situation.