National responses to the COVID-19 pandemic

Competition Bureau investigates Canada Tax Reviews' marketing practices regarding pandemic benefit programs

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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GATINEAU, QC, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ -The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance an ongoing investigation into potentially false or misleading claims made by Canada Tax Reviews when promoting services to Canadians wanting to apply for government benefit programs implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ -The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance an ongoing investigation into potentially false or misleading claims made by Canada Tax Reviews when promoting services to Canadians wanting to apply for government benefit programs implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • These programs include the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB).
  • The order grantedby the Federal Court of Canada on July 2, 2021, requires Canada Tax Reviews to produce records and information relevant to the Bureau's investigation.
  • The Bureau's investigation is looking to determine if Canada Tax Reviews'marketing practices raise concerns under the deceptive marketing provisions of the Competition Act.

Press release - Press briefing on this week’s plenary session today at 16.30

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Monday, July 5, 2021
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Important notice: Following EP President Sassolis decision, after advice from Parliaments medical service, everyone wishing to enter Parliaments premises must wear a medical type face mask.

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  • Important notice: Following EP President Sassolis decision, after advice from Parliaments medical service, everyone wishing to enter Parliaments premises must wear a medical type face mask.
  • Entering Parliament wearing so-called community masks or other masks made of textiles will not be allowed.
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Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session this Friday, 2 July, at 11.00

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Important notice: Following EP President Sassolis decision, after advice from Parliaments medical service, everyone wishing to enter Parliaments premises must wear a medical type face mask.

Key Points: 
  • Important notice: Following EP President Sassolis decision, after advice from Parliaments medical service, everyone wishing to enter Parliaments premises must wear a medical type face mask.
  • Entering Parliament wearing so-called community masks or other masks made of textiles will not be allowed.
  • When connecting, enter your name and the media you are representing in the first name / last name fields.
  • Journalists who have never used Interactio before are asked to connect 30 minutes before the start of the press conference to perform a connection test.

Support to workers and families increases with the passage of EI legislation and the coming into effect of recovery benefit regulations

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Over the past year, this support has included the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, three recovery benefits and a more flexible and accessible Employment Insurance (EI) program.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past year, this support has included the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, three recovery benefits and a more flexible and accessible Employment Insurance (EI) program.
  • Workers claiming EI regular benefits can now access up to a maximum of 50 weeks for claims established between September 27, 2020 to September 25, 2021.
  • In addition to Bill C-24, new regulations to increase the number of weeks available under the Canada Recovery Benefits have come into effect.
  • As of March 5, 2021, the numbers of unique applicants that have accessed the recovery benefits are:
    o,781,370 for the Canada Recovery Benefit;
    o47,450 for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit; and
    420,680 for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit.

Worldwide Reusable Face Mask Industry to 2025 - Featuring 3M, Kimberly-Clark and Honeywell International Among Others

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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The Global Reusable Face Mask Market size is expected to reach $6.8 billion by 2025, rising at a market growth of 35.2% CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Reusable Face Mask Market size is expected to reach $6.8 billion by 2025, rising at a market growth of 35.2% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Reusable face masks have emerged as a popular alternative as a result of the shortage of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The reason for this popularity is reusable face masks are cost-effective and eco-friendly than disposable medical masks.
  • Reusable face masks created with layers of knitted fabric with low density and a permeable filter are considered more breathable.

Global Reusable Face Mask Market to 2025 - by Material, Application, Distribution Channel and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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The "Global Reusable Face Mask Market By Material (Cotton, Nylon and Other Materials), By Application (Commercial and Personal), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2019 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Reusable Face Mask Market By Material (Cotton, Nylon and Other Materials), By Application (Commercial and Personal), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2019 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Reusable Face Mask Market size is expected to reach $6.8 billion by 2025, rising at a market growth of 35.2% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Reusable face masks have emerged as a popular alternative as a result of the shortage of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Reusable face masks created with layers of knitted fabric with low density and a permeable filter are considered more breathable.

Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support) Bill

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Saturday, February 27, 2021
National responses to the COVID-19 pandemic

A Bill to require the Government to undertake an assessment of any gaps in financial support provided to individuals, businesses and industries over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic; to require the Government to report to Parliament on steps it intends to take in connection with any such gaps; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to require the Government to undertake an assessment of any gaps in financial support provided to individuals, businesses and industries over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic; to require the Government to report to Parliament on steps it intends to take in connection with any such gaps; and for connected purposes.

Government of Canada introduces legislation to increase number of weeks for EI regular benefits and to prevent international travellers from qualifying for recovery benefits during mandatory quarantine

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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The proposed legislation would provide workers with up to a maximum of 50 weeks for claims that are established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed legislation would provide workers with up to a maximum of 50 weeks for claims that are established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021.
  • This change would be retroactive to claims established as of January 3, 2021 and would apply until September 25, 2021.
  • As announced on Feb. 19, 2021 , the Government will be increasing the number of weeks available under the Canada Recovery Benefits through regulations.
  • As of February 14, 2021, the numbers of unique applicants that have accessed the recovery benefits are:
    1,715,090 for the Canada Recovery Benefit;
    333,760 for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit; and
    392,280 for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit.

Study examines occupational risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, transmission risk, and immunity in dental schools across Canada

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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The Government of Canada is investing approximately $1.4 million through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), to support a pan-Canadian study investigating SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, transmission risks, and immune system responses of those working in dental clinics, laboratories, and offices in universities.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is investing approximately $1.4 million through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), to support a pan-Canadian study investigating SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, transmission risks, and immune system responses of those working in dental clinics, laboratories, and offices in universities.
  • The ten schools are located in nine cities and seven provinces, including Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
  • Every month for a year, participants will be asked to provide a saliva sample and complete a questionnaire.
  • In late April 2020, the Government of Canada established the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force with a two-year mandate.

Government of Canada proposes increase to number of weeks for recovery benefits and EI regular benefits to ensure continued support for Canadians who have been hardest hit

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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As some workers could begin to exhaust their benefits in late March, this increase would ensure continued support as Canada's economy and labour force recovers.

Key Points: 
  • As some workers could begin to exhaust their benefits in late March, this increase would ensure continued support as Canada's economy and labour force recovers.
  • They include the Canada Recovery Benefit, the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit.
  • As of February 14, 2021, the numbers of unique applicants that have accessed the recovery benefits are:
    1,715,090 for the Canada Recovery Benefit;
    333,760 for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit; and
    392,280 for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit.
  • Canadians would continue to apply for the recovery benefits through the Canada Revenue Agency and for Employment Insurance benefits through Service Canada.