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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 19, 2020

    Ontario Releases School Safety Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year

    Today the Ontario government outlined the province’s plan for the resumption of class for the 2020-2021 school year, outlining … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 18, 2020

    Voluntary National Contact Tracing App

    A new Bluetooth-based COVID-19 contact tracing app developed in Canada is set to be rolled out for testing in Ontario next month, provincial officials said … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 16, 2020

    CERB Extended

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be extended for an additional eight weeks for those still unable to work, providing $2000 … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 15, 2020

    Further Regions Entering Stage 2

    More regions in Ontario will enter Stage 2 of reopening on Friday amid improving coronavirus case numbers, though Toronto, Peel Region, and Windsor-Essex will remain … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 12, 2020

    Introduction of Social Circles

    The Ontario government is allowing people anywhere in the province to build "social circles" of up to 10 people that can include family and friends.

    For now, a person … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 10, 2020

    Framework for Reopening the Post-Secondary Sector in Ontario

    The Ontario government has developed a plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 9, 2020

    Ontario Reopening Childcare

    The Ontario government announcedits plan to reopen child care centres across the province to support the next stage of the province's reopening framework. 

    Developed in … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 8, 2020

    Ontario Stage 2 Reopening

    Premier Doug Ford outlined the details of Phase 2 of Ontario's plan to lift restrictions on its semi-lockdown, implemented to help curb the spread of COVID-19, at his daily … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 5, 2020

    Federal Government Announcements – Financial support for provinces and Canadians with disabilities

    The Federal Government is prepared to commit $14 billion more to the provinces and territories to … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - June 4, 2020

    Support for Seniors

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive their special … more