Coronavirus

The Manitoba government has announced that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and rapid molecular (non-PCR) tests may be performed at pharmacies. Pharmacies will be responsible for acquiring rapid testing s...Learn More

As of October 22, 2021 the Ontario Government is enhancing the vaccine certification process with an official QR code and a free, made-in-Ontario verification application. Starting yesterday, October ...Learn More

The B.C. Government has announced that its mask mandate for indoor public spaces is being expanded to include children aged 5 to 11. The order impacts spaces such as retail stores, malls, theatres, ev...Learn More

Following Saskatchewan, the Alberta Government will introduce legislation to protect businesses from legal challenges if they require vaccinations for employees or implement the Restriction Exemption ...Learn More

Following advocacy by many associations, including RCC, Alberta Health has updated its health orders to allow quick serve restaurants (including those in retail stores) to screen customers for vaccina...Learn More

In response to increasing COVID-19 cases in parts of New Brunswick, the provincial government announced a two-week circuit breaker initiative effective Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6pm. Areas covered un...Learn More

For all business settings that require proof of vaccination for customers, the government is extending that mandate to employees, volunteers and those entering the business for a work purpose. This wo...Learn More

On October 8, 2021, the government introduced its COVID-19 vaccination verification app, known as NLVaxVerify. By October 22, 2021, people in the province 12 years of age and older will need to show p...Learn More

Yesterday morning, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the fall session of the 42nd Parliament of Ontario. The speech fo...Learn More

Toronto changed its policies on the sale of bulk and self-serve items last week to align with the rest of Ontario. Companies no longer need to work with the health unit for special approval to operate...Learn More