COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

Statement on the variants of COVID-19 virus found in Ontario

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Saturday, December 26, 2020
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Through this ongoing national monitoring, two confirmed cases have been identified in Ontario of the variant observed in the United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • Through this ongoing national monitoring, two confirmed cases have been identified in Ontario of the variant observed in the United Kingdom.
  • As the monitoring continues, it is expected that other cases of this variant and other variants of concern may be found in Canada.
  • To reduce the risk of importation of the virus and any of its variants, Canada has had travel restrictions and border measures in place since March 2020, including mandatory quarantine.
  • Should individuals choose to take non-essential travel outside Canada, they may be forced to remain outside of Canada longer than expected.

MEDIA ADVISORY - Press Conference by Zoom: Survey of Front-Line Staff in Long-Term Care Homes About Why Large COVID-19 Outbreaks are Spreading Reveals Major Breakdowns in Infection Control, Care

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From mid-November to this week the Ontario Health Coalition has surveyed more than 80 staff in different long-term care homes with large outbreaks about why COVID-19 is spreading in their homes.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From mid-November to this week the Ontario Health Coalition has surveyed more than 80 staff in different long-term care homes with large outbreaks about why COVID-19 is spreading in their homes.
  • In visceral terms, staff describe current working, care and infection control conditions on the ground in the homes right now.
  • Long-term care homes surveyed ranged from homes with outbreaks of 10 to more than 150 staff and residents infected with COVID-19.
  • LTC Homes in the following towns are included in the survey: Beeton, Brampton, Hamilton, Mississauga, Ottawa, Scarborough, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Windsor-Essex.

COVID Alert app updated to serve Canadians better

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Application software, Mobile applications, Mobile software, Software, COVID Alert, COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Exposure Notification, App store, Patty Hajdu, COVID-19 apps

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Millions of Canadians are doing their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by downloading and using the COVID Alert app.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Millions of Canadians are doing their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by downloading and using the COVID Alert app.
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, announced that COVID Alert has been updated with two new features.
  • To ensure that Canadians have the latest features and that the app is working at its best, we recommend regularly updating your operating system and checking the COVID Alert app to ensure you are aware of any exposure notifications.
  • COVID Alert is available for Canadians as a free download from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app now available in the Northwest Territories

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Mobile applications, Application software, Software, COVID Alert, COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, Exposure Notification, Justin Trudeau, Shopify, COVID-19 apps

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of the Northwest Territories, Caroline Cochrane, today announced that people in the Northwest Territories can now receive one-time keys from their health authority to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of the Northwest Territories, Caroline Cochrane, today announced that people in the Northwest Territories can now receive one-time keys from their health authority to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.
  • This is exactly what we are doing and we are pleased to make the COVID-19 Alert app available in the Northwest Territories.
  • Users who already have the app downloaded should keep both the app and their device's operating system up to date.
  • It builds upon an exposure notification solution developed by Shopify volunteers in coordination with the non-profit Linux Foundation Public Health .

Greg Buscone, Eastern Bank Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer, Joins BDC Capital Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Business, Business Development Bank of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Small business

Eastern Bank is pleased to announce that Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer, has joined the Board of Directors of BDC Capital , an economic development company that provides financing and investment capital for growing companies in New England.

Key Points: 
  • Eastern Bank is pleased to announce that Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer, has joined the Board of Directors of BDC Capital , an economic development company that provides financing and investment capital for growing companies in New England.
  • BDC Capital works in tandem with over 30 Member Banks, including Eastern, and investors to put together financing packages beyond the scope of conventional financing.
  • BDC Capital is an important partner to Eastern and other Member Banks as we seek to assist companies with financing across our region, said Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer of Eastern Bank.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Greg to our Board of Directors, said Paul F. Flynn, Jr., President and CEO of BDC Capital.

Peak Power Inc. Secures Funding From Sensata Ventures and Export Development Canada

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Other Energy, Professional services, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Alternative energy, Energy, Technology, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Finance, COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Export Development Canada, Synergy, EDC, Government, Economy of Australia, Canada, Peak Power, Sensata, EDC

Peak Power, a Canadian based Startup, announced today that is has received funding from Sensata Ventures and Export Development Canada (EDC) to fund further expansion of its proprietary Synergy Platform.

Key Points: 
  • Peak Power, a Canadian based Startup, announced today that is has received funding from Sensata Ventures and Export Development Canada (EDC) to fund further expansion of its proprietary Synergy Platform.
  • Through the Synergy platform, Peak unlocks new revenue streams and reduces emissions for their customers in the C&I, energy development, and utility sectors.
  • We recognize that Peak Power is a leader in the development of advanced optimization software for distributed energy resources.
  • Peak is very grateful to have the support of both Sensata and EDC, said Derek Lim Soo, CEO and Co-Founder of Peak power.

Government extends international travel restrictions

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced the Government has extended the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all non-US travellers, unless their travel is for non-discretionary reasons, to November 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced the Government has extended the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all non-US travellers, unless their travel is for non-discretionary reasons, to November 30, 2020.
  • The government has also made some practical adjustments to provisions allowing limited Canada-U.S. cross-border travel, in a few specific circumstances.
  • "Our duty as a government is to protect the people of Canada and we are following the best public health guidance to make decisions regarding temporary travel restrictions, including extending the temporary border restrictions for both U.S. and international travellers.
  • There are some exemptions to the travel restrictions, including immediate and extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

COVID Alert app updated to send more precise notifications

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, announced that the COVID Alert app has been updated to send notifications based on a more precise timeline.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, announced that the COVID Alert app has been updated to send notifications based on a more precise timeline.
  • The more of us who use the app, the more effective it will be, so I encourage all Canadians to do their part and download COVID Alert today."
  • COVID Alert is available for Canadians as a free download from the App Store or the Google Play Store.
  • The COVID Alert app is continually re-assessed and updated as it rolls out across the country based on provincial needs, user research and testing.

Bruce Power provides two million pieces of personal protective equipment for Ontario’s COVID-19 fight

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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TIVERTON, ON, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bruce Power announced today that it has provided front-line organizations across the province with two million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • TIVERTON, ON, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bruce Power announced today that it has provided front-line organizations across the province with two million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Retooling and Economic Recovery Council (RERC), a partnership between Bruce Power and its Ontario-based suppliers, has played a key role in supporting front-line PPE needs.
  • I want to thank Bruce Power and its entire supply chain forshowing real Ontario Spirit in our joint fight against COVID-19.
  • To protect Ontariansand help stop the spread of COVID-19, Bruce Power encourages Ontarians to download the COVID Alert mobile app.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 18, 2020

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Sunday, October 18, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 196,321 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,746 deaths.
  • For the latest 7 day period with national data, labs across Canada have tested an average of over 77,000 people daily, with 2.4% testing positive.
  • As of Friday October 16th, 2020, an average of 2,310 cases were being reported daily across Canada over a seven-day period.
  • Everyone is needed on the frontlines, from essential workers to volunteers to businesses, workplaces, and everyday citizens across Canada.