What's the government response timeline for Canada?

Federal government implements some enhanced border controls https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html ........ addition from Joanna Klimczak: "messaging will appear on arrivals screens at the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver airports reminding travellers from Wuhan to tell a border service officer if they have flu-like symptoms. A health screening question will also be added to electronic kiosks" https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/b-c-health-officials-still-have-a-lot-to-learn-about-new-china-coronavirus/

First date of testing unknown - first positive case confirmed on this date https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/01/statement-by-the-minister-of-health-on-the-first-presumptive-confirmed-traveled-related-case-of-new-coronavirus-in-canada.html

Date of extended testing also unknown, however, while not all were tested, the policy was extended with the addition of "assessment centres" which are meant for all those showing symptoms Sources: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-ramps-up-covid-19-testing-with-goal-to-do-12000-a-day/

PM Justin Trudeau announces 50m CAD announced for Public Health Agency of Canada's public information campaign: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/03/11/prime-minister-outlines-canadas-covid-19-response

School closure announcement (policy was effective on March 16) https://globalnews.ca/news/6668240/coronavirus-ontario-schools-closed/

Alberta and BC both direct events over 250 people to be cancelled https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-covid-coronavirus-1.5496924

"Canada advises Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice", no additional policy implemented yet https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html

Quebec Premier François Legault advises 'all people who are above the age of 70 to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary'. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/covid-19-march14-1.5497961

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) supports employers that are hardest hit by the pandemic, and protect the jobs Canadians depend on. The subsidy generally covers 75% of an employee's wages – up to $847 per week - for employers of all sizes and across all sectors who have suffered a drop in gross revenues of at least 15% in March, and 30% in April and May. The program will be in place for a 12-week period, from March 15 to June 6, 2020. Also, the Canadian government will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 every 4 weeks for up to 16 weeks to eligible workers who have lost their income due to COVID-19 under the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html Then go to businesses

9 of 13 provinces & territories across Canada close schools on March 16th: -Ontario (announced March 12, effective March 16): https://globalnews.ca/news/6668240/coronavirus-ontario-schools-closed/ -Quebec (announced March 13, effective March 16): https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-quebec-to-close-all-daycares-schools-cegeps-and-universities-for-at-least-two-weeks-1.4851790 -Alberta (announced March 15, effective March 16): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/covid-coronavirus-update-hinshaw-alberta-edmonton-1.5498467 -Prince Edward Island (announced March 15, effective March 16): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covid-19-sunday-evening-press-briefing-1.5498653 -New Brunswick (announced March 13, effective March 16): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-new-brunswick-coronavirus-1.5496547 -Nova Scotia (announced Marc 15, effective March 16): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-presumptive-cases-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5498463 -Manitoba (announced March 13, effective March 16): https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-is-closing-all-of-its-schools-due-to-covid-19-1.4852176 -Newfoundland (announced March 16, effective March 16 – school were open March 18/19 only for students to go pick up their things at scheduled staggered times): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/covid-19-march-16-nl-schools-1.5498831 -North West Territories (no provincial nor federal government have the authority to close NWT schools - it’s the school districts that do. The NWT government therefore highly recommended that schools be closed as of March 16): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nwt-schools-closed-until-after-easter-1.5499170 It’s important to note that most of the provinces and territories were already planning on being closed the week of March 16 for their regular, one-week “March break”. These regions announced that school closure would extend past March break for multiple weeks (in many cases for two-three weeks after).

BC directs events over 50 people to be cancelled https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0086-000499

The federal government instituted a ban on all gatherings of 50 or more. see: https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-time-for-feds-to-take-the-helm-on-social-distancing-measures-experts-say

When announcing border closures, President Justin Trudeau says "“All Canadians as much as possible should stay home" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/justin-trudeau-closes-canada-borders-coronavirus

New advice by the government, but no additional policy enacted yet: "Canada advises travellers entering Canada to self-isolate for 14 days" https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html

Nunavut closes schools (joining 9 of 13 other provinces and territories which already closed schools) - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-school-closing-covid-19-1.5499125

British Columbia schools close (joining 10 of 13 other provinces and territories which already closed schools): https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-western-canada-bc-joins-other-provinces-in-shuttering-schools/ -Yukon schools close (joining 10 of 13 other provinces and territories which already closed schools): https://www.yukon-news.com/news/yukon-college-territorys-public-schools-shut-doors-amid-covid-19-concerns/

Non-essential businesses on Prince Edward Island closed with immediate effect; https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-daily-update-covid-19-wednesday-liquor-cannabis-business-closing-1.5501378;;;Moreover (though not rising to 2T): Nova Scotia closing businesses: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/covid-19-coronavirus-1.5501613; Newfoundland forces business closure: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/john-haggie-health-act-covid-19-1.5501264

Borders shut to all foreign nationals (except Americans on essential travel and Canadians returning home) https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/03/new-measures-for-covid-19-response.html Old unarchived link (that doesn't exist any more!): https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/03/new-measures-for-covid-19-response.html

"The Government, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), is providing increased flexibility for homeowners facing financial difficulties to defer mortgage payments on homeowner CMHC-insured mortgage loans. CMHC will permit lenders to allow payment deferral beginning immediately." https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/mortgage-loan-insurance/the-resource/covid19-understanding-mortgage-payment-deferral

New Brunswick forcing closure of non-essential businesses: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/emergency-declaration-workers-businesses-1.5503382

Launch of drive-thru testing faciliites Sources: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/covid-19-quebec-begins-drive-through-testing/

March 20th: Saskatchewan schools close (joining the rest of the provinces and territories which already closed schools. Announced March 17, effective March 20th): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/school-saskatchewan-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5500225

Nunavut restricts travel into province for non residents https://www.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/order_re_travel_to_nunavut_final_v5signed.pdf

North West Territories restricts movement of non residents into NWT for any non-essential work https://archive.fo/wip/bX1XJ

Yukon lists businesses to close: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/current-covid-19-situation

Every province/territory has sub-regional restrictions in place on gatherings. A large majority fall within <10 people. Limits in # of people gathering by province: Quebec: 2 Ontario: 5 Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon: <10 Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut: 0 / no gatherings Alberta:15 British Columbia: 50 See: https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-time-for-feds-to-take-the-helm-on-social-distancing-measures-experts-say

https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/

https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ Yukon lists businesses to close: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/current-covid-19-situation

British Columbia requires closings on March 26, following Ontario and Quebec (from March 24): https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0020-000568 Saskatchewan clarifies Allowable Business Services https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/march/25/allowable-business-services https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ Yukon lists businesses to close: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/current-covid-19-situation

Alberta forces closure of non-essential businesses: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-covid-19-coronavirus-deena-hinshaw-1.5512445 https://globalnews.ca/news/6742251/alberta-health-coronavirus-covid-19-march-27/ https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/

https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/

https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ From Joanna klimczak: Ontario restricts gatherings to no more than 5 people (contrary to the claim of the Retail Counsil in link above): https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/ontario-prohibits-gatherings-of-five-people-or-more-with-strict-exceptions.html

From Joanna, on March 30th Manitoba restricts public gatherings to 10 people: https://globalnews.ca/news/6741180/coronavirus-friday-update-from-manitoba-health-officials-2/ https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/

All public schools across Canada remain closed. On March 31st, Ontario government announces that school closure will extend at least until May 1st for teachers and May 4th for students: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/ontario-extends-school-and-child-care-closures-to-fight-spread-of-covid-19.html https://globalnews.ca/news/6755700/coronavirus-ford-government-e-learning-covid-19/ On March 31st, Manitoba government announces that school closure will extend indefinitely: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pallister-education-minister-covid-19-measures-1.5516053 On March 31st, Nunavut government announces that school closure will extend until April 20th: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-schools-daycares-closed-covid19-1.5516822 Additional comments on all schools: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1718857283912

North West Territories variety of business types forced to close: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/information-employers-and-businesses

The federal government only recommends cancellation of public events: "The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that event organizers and planners cancel or postpone in-person gatherings in alignment with the recommendations of their local public health authorities, and where possible, offer virtual/online alternatives." https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/health-professionals/mass-gatherings-risk-assesment.html Some local governments, though, have imposed bans on public events (e.g. Calgary: https://globalnews.ca/news/6853257/calgary-cancels-public-events-august-31/) whereas other have not explicit such bans (e.g. BC: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/event-planning)

March 31st: All public transport remains open across Canada, albeit frequency of transit has diminished https://www.viarail.ca/en/travel-advisory-information Archived later (so may have changed): https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-tc.html https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario-whats-each-stage https://cutaactu.ca/en/content/covid-19-resources

PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Manitoba all have 14 isolation measures in place for interprovincial travel, as well as restrictions for some https://archive.fo/wip/2pPAL

Manitoba closing all non-essential businesses (last province in Canada to enforce restrictions) - https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-to-close-non-critical-businesses-starting-wednesday-1.4874441 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-business-closure-covid-19-1.5514801

From news article: "Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said too many Canadians were still going out needlessly, potentially spreading the coronavirus and putting health-care workers at unnecessary risk. At the same time, Trudeau said he was leaning on restrictions provinces have put in place rather than issuing a mandatory national stay-home order. “We’re not quite yet at that point,” Trudeau said." https://globalnews.ca/news/6766838/coronavirus-canada-trudeau/

Quebec announce that from May 4th,'retail businesses situated elsewhere than in the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) are open. They also outline when further reopenings will be occuring. https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gradual-resumption-activities-covid19-related-pause/ Saskatchewan outline reopening plans, and on May 4th: 'Allow public access to the following previously restricted medical services: dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, optician services, podiatry, occupational therapy and chiropractic treatment.' https://pubsaskdev.blob.core.windows.net/pubsask-prod/117638/Re-Open%252BSaskatchewan%252B-%252BMay%252B8.pdf

No change in policy vs. prior days

Each province has own testing policies, as outlined in this article: https://globalnews.ca/news/6916991/national-coronavirus-testing-strategy-canada/

No change (though some discussion about increased efforts to plan for future implementation) https://globalnews.ca/news/6805017/coronavirus-canada-contact-tracing-volunteers/

These restrictions are targeted at each individual province: BC: less than 50 AB: less than 15 Sask: less than 10 MTB: less than 10 Ontario: less than 5 QUE: prohibited NB: less than 10 NS: less than 5 PEI: prohibited NFLD/LBDR: less than 10 Yukon: less than 10 NWT: prohinited NVT: prohibited Source: https://archive.vn/wip/pX3GU

No change, although provincial governors push for implementation of digital tracing: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadian-officials-eye-digital-contact-tracing-amid-surveillance-privacy-concerns-1.4915845

Regions have extended the closure of schools. Ontario extended till May 31 https://globalnews.ca/news/6870052/coronavirus-ontario-schools-closed-may-31/

Travel to Canada is also currently being restricted for all foreign nationals coming from any country. These new restrictions prohibit foreign nationals, including U.S. nationals, from entering Canada for non-essential travel. https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/221 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/04/government-of-canada-updates-mandatory-requirements-for-travellers-entering-canada.html The Government of Canada's Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act already requires persons entering Canada—whether by air, land or sea —to isolate for 14 days if they have symptoms of COVID-19, or to quarantine themselves for 14 days if they are asymptomatic to limit the spread of COVID-19

Most provinces have announced the enlarging of public gatherings. In some parts (e.g. Saskatchewan) they are still limited to less than 10 people: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/reopening-canada-provinces-ontario-quebec-saskatchewan-alberta

No change of policy https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html

"The Government of Canada has undertaken significant communications and public education on COVID-19 to inform Canadians of the Government's action, to help them make informed decisions and to enable them to take action to protect their health and their communities." https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/canadas-reponse/government-canada-takes-action-covid-19.html Their website is very informative about COVID and the situation in Canada, plus it informs about responses of individual provinces: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

'Alberta is launching a voluntary mobile app to expand contact tracing for COVID-19 to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.' https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-alberta-launches-canadas-first-covid-19-mobile-contact-tracing-app/

New Brunswick moves to 'Phase 2' on May 8th, whereby some businesses are reopening. 'Businesses may open immediately, but it is up to each business operator to decide if they are ready and if all guidelines have been met.' https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/provincial-territorial-resources-covid-19.html Newfoundland and Labrador remain on 'alert level 5' which means all but essential businesses are closed. https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/alert-system/alert-level-5/ Ontario allows opening of professional sports training facilities, garden centres and nurseries will be able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies from May 8th. https://news.ontario.ca/mtc/en/2020/05/ontario-eases-restrictions-on-professional-sports-training-facilities.html https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/05/ontario-further-eases-restrictions-on-retail-stores-and-essential-construction-during-covid-19.html

From May 8th, Price Edward Island ease restrictions so: 'Members of the same household may gather indoors with up to 5 other individuals from different households. Members of the same household may gather outdoors with up to 10 other individuals from different households. Maintaining physical distancing is important during any gatherings with those from outside your household. You may extend your household unit by one or two members, who are important to supporting your household or who you feel may need closer contact and support (ex: hug, handshake, etc.)' https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions

From the Globe and Mail (trusted media source in Canada) overview of requirements and re-opening plans (originally posted April 1, updated May 14): "Stay at home: All the country’s top public health officials have urged Canadians to avoid going out unless absolutely necessary for grocery runs, exercise or medical emergencies. If you’ve got COVID-19 symptoms like dry coughing, fever or difficulty breathing, or have been in contact with someone showing those symptoms, self-isolation for 14 days is crucial. In jurisdictions like Toronto, sick people (or those suspected to be sick) can be fined or arrested for refusing self-isolation." https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

There are no general, national restrictions on internal movement. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ Some provinces have 14-day self-isolation requirements, restrictions on travel inside the province, some are restricting entry. Manitoba: "anyone entering Manitoba, regardless of whether it was from another country or another province must self-isolate for 14 days until such time as the orders are terminated by the chief provincial public health officer. In addition, travel to northern Manitoba (north of the 53rd parallel of latitude) and to remote communities that are not connected to the provincial highway system by a year-round all-weather road is prohibited until the orders are terminated by the chief provincial public health officer." https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/soe.html In Newfoundland and Labrador: "Effective May 4, 2020, the only individuals permitted to enter the province are those who are: Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador; Asymptomatic workers and individuals who are subject to the Updated Exemption Order effective April 22, 2020; and Individuals who have been permitted entry to the province in extenuating circumstances, as approved in advance by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. All other individuals are prohibited from entering Newfoundland and Labrador." https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/travel-restrictions/

Most provinces require symptoms for testing, however montreal continues to have walk-in testing clinics. https://santemontreal.qc.ca/en/public/coronavirus-covid-19/ Overview of testing across provinces and territories: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

Quebec to reopen preschools an elementary schools from 11th May: https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/preschool-elementary-and-secondary-schools/etablissements-scolaires-prescolaires-primaires-et-secondaires-dans-le-contexte-de-la-covid-19/

Newfoundland and Labrador shifts to Alert Level 4, allowing for some additional offices to reopen: golf courses and driving ranges, regulated childcare, accounting firms, law firms, financial services (in person service is allowed, however work from home policies are still encouraged), garden centres, animal daycare centres, however retail stores that do not offer essential services remain closed. https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/health/0510n02/ Quebec: Starting on May 11, additional enterprises in the mining sector and manufacturing enterprises, construction sector, providers of goods and services to mining, manufacturing, and construction, etc. allowed to reopen. https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gradual-resumption-activities-covid19-related-pause/ Ontario: Starting on May 11 -- places of business may open for sales, as long as they use alternative methods of sale (curb side pickup or delivery), have alternative public entrance that opens onto a street, or limited access. https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces Nova Scotia: Extended State of Emergency to May 17, with required closing but essential. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/what-it-means-for-nova-scotians/

Newfoundland & Labrador: Allows for gatherings of up to 10 people for funerals, burials, weddings, with physical distancing. https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/health/0510n02/

Expanded support to research staff: "The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced $450 million in funding to help Canada’s academic research community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment will: Provide wage supports to universities and health research institutes, so they can retain research staff who are funded from industry or philanthropic sources and are unable to access some of the government’s existing COVID-19 support measures. This would apply even if their work has been temporarily suspended. The government will provide up to 75 per cent per individual, with a maximum of $847 per week. Support universities and health research institutes to maintain essential research-related activities during the crisis, and to ramp back up to full research operations once physical distancing measures are lifted. This will cover up to 75 per cent of total eligible costs, and will support activities such as the safe storage of dangerous substances, and restarting data sets that were interrupted during the pandemic. This investment is part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which has helped protect Canadian jobs, and committed billions in support to Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the pandemic. It will help sustain Canada’s research excellence and protect our research talent, in support of the COVID-19 response and the post-pandemic economic recovery." https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/15/prime-minister-announces-support-research-staff-canada

Not for households, but aimed to have an effect: "The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that applications are now being accepted for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. Over the course of the program, property owners will reduce rent by at least 75 per cent for the months of April and May (retroactive), and June, for their small business tenants. CECRA will cover 50 per cent of the rent, with the tenant paying up to 25 per cent and the property owner forgiving at least 25 per cent." https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/25/canada-emergency-commercial-rent-assistance-now-open-applications

Additional income support provided for indigenous communities: "$270 million to supplement the On-Reserve Income Assistance Program to address increased demand on the program, which will help individuals and families meet their essential living expenses. It will also help hire additional staff to better serve First Nations communities and connect individuals to other government programs." https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/29/prime-minister-announces-additional-funding-health-economic-and

Nova Scotia: From 5th of June on: 5 June 2020, among other, -Restaurants can reopen for table service (dine-in) if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. -Liquor licensed (drinking) establishments (like bars, wineries, distillery tasting rooms and craft taprooms) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. -Personal services (like hair salons, barber shops, spas, nail salons and body art establishments) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. -Fitness establishments (like gyms, yoga studios and climbing facilities) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. -Self-regulated health professions can provide in-person or virtual care services if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. -Unregulated (non-regulated) health professions can provide in-person or virtual care services if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/

Ontario: -From 12th of June on, Ontario will be taking a regional approach to move into Stage 2. As directed by the province, each region will be permitted to enter Stage 2 when safe to do so as public health criteria outlined in the framework are met. -Places that can open in Stage 2 include Personal care services, Personal services, Restaurants & bars, Shopping malls & centres -While Stage 2 businesses and workplaces can open, dates and approaches may vary based on each community's local needs and the ability of each business or service to meet workplace safety guidelines and public health advice. https://www.ontario.ca/web/20200623162802mp_/ https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario-whats-each-stage

As provinces re-open, several, such as British Columbia, have maintained that "Sporting events, concerts and international tourism only resume under Phase 4, which is contingent on an effective vaccine or treatment or some form of “community immunity” to the virus." https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

Ontario: Venues not otherwise restricted can open to conduct wedding ceremonies, funerals and similar gatherings within existing public health restrictions. Events will be required to comply with limits for social gatherings of up to 10 people. https://www.ontario.ca/web/20200623162802mp_/ https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario-whats-each-stage

Nova Scotia: From 15th of June on -Family daycare homes under a family home daycare agency (licensed childcare providers) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. The sector-specific plan should follow guidance from Public Health. -Daycare facilities (licensed daycare facilities) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. The sector-specific plan should follow guidance from Public Health. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/

Nova Scotia: From 18th June on: -Family household bubbles are replaced with a 10-person gathering limit without social distancing -Gathering limit increased to 50 people for indoor and outdoor gatherings with social distancing https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/

As of June 22, every province and territory had opened up some non-essential businesses with social distancing and public health measures in place, with the last to re-open non-essential businesses being Montreal, QC: "Since May, Montreal has reopened at a much slower pace than the rest of Quebec, but relaxation measures introduced on June 22 brought them a little closer together: Restaurants can now have dine-in service province wide, and gyms, arenas, concert venues and movie theatres can open too. Montreal-area elementary schools will stay closed until at least August, but they’re open everywhere else. High schools, CÉGEPs and universities won’t have in-person classes until the fall." https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

Ontario, New Brunswick, and Yukon still maintain limit on public gatherings to 10 or fewer. /web/20200707203523/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

"Stay at home: The country’s top public health officials have urged Canadians to avoid going out unless necessary for grocery runs, exercise or medical emergencies, but the relaxation of local states of emergency has given people a wider range of activities, with physical distancing in place. But if you’ve got COVID-19 symptoms like dry coughing, fever or difficulty breathing, or have been in contact with someone showing those symptoms, self-isolation for 14 days is crucial." https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

Some Provinces and Territories maintain restrictions on travel within and across provinces/territories. In the the North West Territories: "Travel through all points of entry into the territory, both air and road, is prohibited except for essential workers. Anyone entering has to self-isolate in either Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River or Fort Smith, and cannot self-isolate in a small community." https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

Quarantine act remains in place, requiring canadians returning home to quarantine for 14 days. Canada-US Border Restrictions extended until July 21, 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html

Most provinces have all schools closed until Sept. Including: NB: Schools planned to open for Sept. 2020 https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2020.06.0344.html Whereas QC has opened some schools: Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Schools IV and V, as well as general education and vocational training, plans to reopen Sept 2020. Since May 11, preschools and elementary schools have been gradually reopening their doors to students in all regions of Québec, with the exception of those located in the Montréal metropolitain community (CMM), the regional county municipality of Joliette and the town of l’Épiphanie, which will remain closed until late August. Secondary schools will also remain closed until the end of August. https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/back-to-school-plan-fall-covid-19/ https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gradual-resumption-activities-covid19-related-pause/

Some provinces are allowing workplaces to open, with COVID management strategies in place, like Nova Scotia: Businesses and organizations can reopen, yet must develop and comply with a COVID-19 prevenion plan. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/ https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia/prevention-plans/ While other provinces still require certain workplaces to remain closed, like Alberta: In Stage 2 (as of June 12) several workplaces have reopened, yet some remain closed (amusement parks, nightclubs, etc.) Full reopening of business and services will occur at stage three. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-relaunch-strategy.aspx All provinces maintain that people should work from home, if possible.

Many provinces maintain that large public events remain cancelled until a vaccine, or adequate immunity is built, like BC where It isn't until Phase 4 (which is dependent on vaccination, broad immunity, or treatments) that large Conventions, Live audience professional sports, and Concerts can occur. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/phase-4 Other provinces have allowed small public events to go ahead with COVID management plans in place, like Newfoundland & Labrador: Event spaces must maintain same restrictions as those on gatherings: "Performance venues will have a maximum capacity of 50 people, including artists, as long as physical distancing of 2 meters between individuals can be maintained." https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/information-sheets-for-businesses-and-workplaces/theatres-and-performance-venues/

Varies across provinces. In PEI "Personal gathering limits remain at 15 people indoors and 20 people outdoors. Larger organized gatherings such as sports and recreation, day camps, weddings, funerals, burials and worship services are allowed with no more than 50 people indoor or outdoor." https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/gatherings-guidance-phase-4 Whereas Ontario, As if June 12, "regardless of where you live in Ontario, social gathering limits will be expanded to up to 10 people. People must still practice physical distancing, by keeping at least two metres away from others outside of their direct household. This change to social gathering size will apply to people across the province, regardless of whether their region has moved into Stage 2." (web archive not working) https://www.ontario.ca/page/framework-reopening-our-province-stage-2#section-0

Federal Gov't maintaining recommendation to stay at home when possible. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/

Many provinces have some form of restrictions on internal movement across provincial borders. Such as New Brunswick: Canadian residents entering New Brunswick: Canadian residents who own property in New Brunswick OR Canadian residents, who have family in NB will be permitted to enter the province and access their property or visit family but must adhere to Public Health guidelines while in the province, including self-isolating for 14 days upon entry or the duration of the visit if shorter than 14 days. Canadians are encouraged to plan ahead before entering the province including packing or having a friend pick up groceries or other required products. Canadians are to go directly to their property and make no trips to local stores during their isolation. Effective Friday, July 3, residents of the Atlantic provinces will be able to travel within the four provinces without the requirement to self-isolate. On July 3rd, New Brunswickers will be able to cross interprovincial borders into the other Atlantic provinces without the need to self-isolate provided they: Have not traveled outside of the Atlantic provinces for any reason, including work or personal travel, in the past 14 days; Have not come into contact with a known case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days; Have not been advised to self-isolate; Are not awaiting results of a COVID-19 test; Are not experiencing at least two of the following symptoms: fever above 38°C or signs of fever (such as chills); a new cough or worsening chronic cough; sore throat; runny nose; headache; a new onset of fatigue; a new onset of muscle pain; diarrhea; loss of sense of taste or loss of sense of smell; and in children, purple markings on the fingers or toes. Atlantic Canadians will be able to travel to and from New Brunswick without the requirement to self-isolate but will be asked to provide proof of their province of residence. Visitors from other Canadian provinces and territories must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival and may then travel within the Maritime provinces. Each Atlantic province will choose its own public health processes to track and monitor people that enter their province. In addition, each of the provinces in the Atlantic bubble, may have distinct rules for health-care workers crossing interprovincial borders to enable them to manage their staffing requirements and the pressures within their respective health-care systems."" https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/recovery.html As per Public Health Order: all unnecesary travel to New Brunwick is prohibited. (With the above providing conditions for entry.) https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Corporate/pdf/EmergencyUrgence19.pdf

Testing Policies determined by provinces & territories. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/testing.html Most common policy is to have a 'self-assessment' to inform whether someone needs to be tested, and are typically based on having symptoms, being in contact with someone that has tested positive, and/or travelling from somewhere. Some places offer walk-in or drive thru testing (ie. Montreal, QC: https://santemontreal.qc.ca/en/public/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-covid-19-in-montreal/) Based on coding at the most stringent level, for this reason, have coded as 3. Overview of Provinces & Territories Self-Assessments: BC Self-Assessment: https://bc.thrive.health/ AB Self-Assessment: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/journey/covid-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx SK Self-Assessment Tool: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-self-assessment MB Self-Assessment Tool: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ ON Self-Assessment Tool: QC Toll-Free Assessment line to speak with nurse: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ NB Based on self-assessment tool: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh/cdc/content/respiratory_diseases/coronavirus/coronavirusexposure.html NS determined based on call with nurse: https://when-to-call-about-covid19.novascotia.ca/en NL Self-Assessment Tool: https://www.811healthline.ca/covid-19-self-assessment/ PEI self-assessment tool: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/self-assessment-for-covid-19 Nunavut call if have symptoms to determine eligibility for testing: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ NWT Self-Assessment tool: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/nwt-online-covid-19-self-assessment-tool Yukon Self Assessment Tool: https://service.yukon.ca/en/covid-19-self-assessment/

Schools remained closed until September (when the new term/semester begins). At the moment, the governments investigate ways to make in-person teaching work. /web/20200811010514/ https://www.healtheuropa.eu/covid-19-and-infection-control-in-canada/101992/

Canada has extended its border closures to 21 August for non-essential travellers from the US and 31 August for travellers from all other countries, in hopes of staving off further outbreaks of COVID-19. /web/20200811010514/ https://www.healtheuropa.eu/covid-19-and-infection-control-in-canada/101992/

The COVID Alert app, launched on 31 July, uses code based on the Shopify app, security developed in collaboration with Blackberry, and exposure notification capability provided by Apple and Google. So far it is only fully functional in Ontario, but Canadians living in the other provinces are encouraged to download the app in order to facilitate an accelerated rollout over the next few months. /web/20200811010514/ https://www.healtheuropa.eu/covid-19-and-infection-control-in-canada/101992/

Plans and debates about reopening in September.

certain provinces are still restricting specific sectors from opening (e.g. hookah lounges and nightclubs in Alberta) https://www.alberta.ca/restricted-and-non-restricted-services.aspx

some events are allowed depending on province, e.g. Alberta allows "200 people maximum for audience-type community outdoor events, such as festivals, firework displays, rodeos and sporting events, and outdoor performances"; however other provinces have stricter guidelines or variances in public event allowance based on type of event, indoor/outdoor, etc. https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-on-gatherings.aspx

policies differ based on province - e.g. Quebec restricts indoor gatherings to a maximum of ten people while Alberta allows "50 people maximum for indoor social gatherings, including wedding and funeral receptions and birthday parties" https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gatherings-events-covid19/ https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-on-gatherings.aspx

Still current

Travel is accessible but with inter-province quarantines and others restrictions in place. For example: Yukon - "People who are not residents of British Columbia, Northwest Territories or Nunavut, or have travelled outside of those jurisdictions in the 14 days prior to entering Yukon have to self-isolate in Whitehorse for 14 days. Residents of Yukon communities can self-isolate in their communities." https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/borders-and-travel-covid-19/border-enforcement-during-covid-19 https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/travel.html

Actually a ban, since citizens and residents are allowed to enter Canada even from the US: http://archive.fo/MGrOs

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is extended until 27 September, still handing 2000 Canadian Dollars a month. CBC: http://archive.fo/skQhn#selection-1537.0-1542.0 Canadian Govt: http://archive.vn/bkrYy

still current, schools planning to open by province staggered in September school bus rules have also been changed to limit the number of students in Quebec Province, with a list of bus eligible students, "The list prioritized students with special needs, kids who live in high traffic zones where it's dangerous to walk, younger students, and those who live farther away from school." https://globalnews.ca/news/7279680/back-to-school-coronavirus-canada/

Still current, transport is open with masks required and social distancing required https://tc.canada.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-issued-transport-canada/covid-19-information-travellers

Still current https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html

Still current https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html

Limited and based on province - e.g. Manitoba still has a ban on evictions until September 30, 2020 https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/rental-housing/covid-19-eviction-bans-and-suspensions-to-support-renters

Still current https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Still current https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/testing.html

Still current