Below are the key government announcements made on July 10, 2020 that touch on workplace issues.
The Federal Government
The government announced $30-million in funding to offset the costs of COVID-19 safety measures for small and medium-sized enterprises in the forest sector, including tree planting operations. Subsidized measures may include sanitizing stations, additional accommodations and/or transportation, facilities and services to maintain social distancing, and personal protective equipment.
Alberta
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
British Columbia
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
Manitoba
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
New Brunswick
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
Newfoundland and Labrador
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
Nova Scotia
The government extended the State of Emergency (PDF) until July 26, 2020.
Ontario
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
Prince Edward Island
The government announced that a new COVID-19 testing site for essential workers will open in Borden on July 13, 2020.
Quebec
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
Saskatchewan
There were no major government updates as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon
In the Yukon, the government released its preliminary operational and learning plan for the 2020-21 school year.
There were no major government updates in Nunavut or the Northwest Territories as of 4:00 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2020.
