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➥ Що треба знати про вакцину від COVID-19 для Канади
What you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine for Canada – poster by the Government of Canada in Ukrainian
➥ COVID-19 vaccine safety
The following Government of Canada page provides information about any adverse events following immunization that individuals have experienced after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada.
➥ November 25 – NEW Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Applications are now open for businesses, not-profits and charities for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), which would help cover up to 65 per cent of the rent for businesses who’ve been hard hit by the pandemic.
The new Lockdown Support will also provide an additional 25 per cent for those who have been subject to a lockdown under a mandatory public health order. The application process is straightforward, easy-to-access, and most importantly, funding will go directly to businesses – not to landlords.
➥ Wellness Together resources
Your access to Mental Health and substance use supports and services may have been reduced due to COVID-19.
Check out Wellness Together Canada for free online access to resources and counselling.
➥ Beware of fraud
You should be vigilant when any person claiming to be a Service Canada or 1 800 O-Canada employee contacts you in a way that you are not normally contacted by the federal government.
➥ Pandemic (COVID-19) Tip Sheets
The following resource has been prepared by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety as guidance while operating during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Each document offers health and safety tips and good practices, for both employers and workers, specific to each industry or sector. Organizations and businesses can adopt this guidance to protect their workers and prevent the spread of infections. The tip sheets cover a range of occupations and industries from construction and trucking to healthcare and daycares.
➥ Government of Canada announces new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada
Government of Canada announced today that as of Nov. 21, new mandatory requirements will be put in place for travellers entering Canada to submit COVID-related information digitally. Click on the image below to read more.
З 21 листопада 2020 року, подорожуючі до Канади, повинні будуть подавати свою інформацію в електронному вигляді через ArriveCAN перед посадкою на літак. Це включає: інформацію про поїздку та контакти, план карантину та самооцінку симптомів COVID-19. Мандрівники повинні бути готові показати свою роздруківку з ArriveCAN при в’їзді в Канаду; працівники прикордонних служб перевірятимуть наявність цифрової інформації.
➥ October 20 – Protect yourself against fraud
There are many sophisticated frauds and scams in Canada, with new ones invented daily.
Know how to recognize a scam claiming to be from Service Canada. Protect yourself by learning more
➥ Covid-19 support for Canadians with disabilities
COVID19 support has been expanded to help more Canadians with disabilities.
Get the details on the one-time up to $600 payment being issued starting October 30th.
➥ COVID-19 Relief Funding from Shevchenko Foundation
The Board of Directors of the Shevchenko Foundation announces the creation of a new, limited-time COVID-19 Relief Funding initiative, to support small not-for-profit community organizations as well as individuals working in the arts and culture sector during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Support, in the amount of $500, will be available for such things as helping to pay rent for other than residence spaces, internet upgrades and computer software, hiring a facilitator for strategic planning, configuring space in compliance with following regional COVID-19 protocols, keeping audiences engaged virtually, and other similar needs.
Applicants can apply online through the Shevchenko Foundation website until February 15, 2021.
➥ October 15 – Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic
GC announced the following targeted supports that would help businesses safely get through the second wave of the virus and the winter, cover costs so they can continue to serve their communities, and be positioned for a strong recovery:
- new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
- top-up Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy of 25% for organizations temporarily shut down
- extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy until June 2021
- expanded Canada Emergency Business Account
➥ Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
The CRCB provides $500 per week for up to 26 weeks per household for workers who are unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they must care for a child under the age of 12 or family member
➥ Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
The CRSB provides $500 per week for up to a maximum of two weeks, for workers: who are unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they contracted COVID-19
➥ Canada Recovery Benefit
The CRB provides $500 per week for up to 26 weeks for workers who have stopped working or had their income reduced by at least 50% due to COVID-19.
➥ October 7 – Canada’s Covid-19 Economic Response Plan
Уряд Канади пропонує наступні програми для підтримки громадян Канади, що потрапили у скрутне фінансове становище через пандемію Covid-19.
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak through the following programs (described below).
➥ September 30: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
CEWS enables Canadian employers to re-hire workers, helps prevent further job losses, and eases employers back into normal operations.
Applications for claim period 7 (August 30, 2020, to September 26, 2020) will open September 30, 2020.
➥ Hand sanitizers and hard surface disinfectants
There are numerous sanitizers and disinfectants out there, learn which ones are authorized for sale in Canada and are likely to be effective for use against (COVID–19).
Антисептики для рук та дезінфікуючі засоби для твердих поверхонь не знищують коронавірус. Проте, вони можуть допомогти зменшити поширення шкідливих мікроорганізмів. Дізнайтеся що саме допомагає найкраще дезинфікувати шкіру та поверхні у вашій місцевості, щоб зменшити ризик зараження COVID–19.
