Ontario resident parents are now able to apply for financial support while Ontario schools and child care centres are closed. This support was created to allow parents to access additional tools for kids to learn at home while they start to learn remotely. This is a one-time payment of $200 per child aged 0 to […]
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COVID-19 –Projections & Enhanced Responses in Ontario
ONTARIO COVID-19 PROJECTIONS Ontario has released scientific projections outlining the number of expected COVID-19 cases and deaths in Ontario. The projections are based on scientific modeling completed by a team of researchers, analysts, and scientists from Ontario universities, Public Health Ontario, and Ontario Health. Scientists highlight that projections are not exact, will vary depending on […]
COVID-19 Enhanced Public Health Measures & Enforcement
ENFORCEMENT AND FINES The temporary power was approved by the Ontario government on March 31 Ontario implemented measures under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) to require any person to identify themselves if they are being charged if non-compliance of orders in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to provincial legislation, police […]
COVID-19 Info Update – Health Sector
COVID-19 TESTINGOntario is prioritizing testing for the following groups and individuals: • Frontline health worker • Symptomatic peoples from isolated, rural, remote and Indigenous communities • Hospitalized patients with respiratory issues • Travelers returning to Canada with symptoms • Long-term care facility clients Due to global increase in demand for testing supplies, different methods of […]
COVID-19 NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS POLICY UPDATES
EXPIRED STATUS CARDS Access to NIHB will still be granted even with an expired Indian Status card during the COVID-19 pandemic. The individual’s registration number can be used to process the benefit regardless of date of expiry. PHARMACY The NIHB Program has temporarily lifted the prior approval requirement for many limited use medications. Pharmacists have […]
COVID-19 Issues Update – Ontario First Nations Policing
There is growing concern about the availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first responders in Ontario as global stockpiles become strained. In addition to increased needs from the healthcare sector, police services have been similarly impacted as their interaction with the general public continues to increase. This has also been the case for officers […]
COVID-19 Update – Indigenous Community Support Fund and Additional Supports
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada announced the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which includes $305 million for a distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund. This fund will provide support to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities as well as regional, urban, and off-reserve Indigenous organizations. These funds can be used for measures […]
COVID-19 Info Update – Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips released a $17 billion aid package to support Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19. The government announced several measures aimed at helping residents, businesses, the health care sector, and urban Indigenous populations.The total package contains $7 billion in direct support to various communities as well as $10 billion in business […]
COVID-19 Info Update – Federal Economic Response Plan
The House of Commons has passed the legislation necessary to implement their $82 billion COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. This legislation is set to pass the Senate by this afternoon, March 25, 2020. Ottawa’s proposed aid package includes: $305 million for a new Indigenous Community Support Fund to address immediate needs in First Nations, Inuit and […]
First Nation leaders say $305M not enough as MPs greenlight COVID-19 relief measures
Brett ForesterAPTN NewsThe House of Commons has passed a bill that greenlights the government’s $82-billion COVID-19 economic relief package but according to a letter sent to the government by Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI), the money set aside for Indigenous communities won’t be enough. “I think that money is going to run out […]