TransCanada reopens
Thanks to the great work performed over the past week by the team at the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Trans Canada Highway reopened to one lane on December 1, 2021 at approxima...Learn More
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Vaccination requirements for workers in Newfoundland and Labrador
As of December 17, 2021, all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work in a business that requires proof of vaccination from customers. While most retailers are exempt from these rule...Learn More
Storm affects supply chain in Newfoundland and Labrador
A wind and rain storm has washed out parts of the Trans Canada Highway in Western Newfoundland. Damage is still being assessed but retailers should expect difficulty in moving goods throughout the p...Learn More
Canadian proof of vaccination codes now accepted in Newfoundland and Labrador
All proof of vaccination QR codes from Canadian provinces will be accepted through the province’s NLVaxVerify....Learn More
Confusion for retailers surrounding mandatory vaccination in Newfoundland and Labrador
On December 17, 2021, a new COVID-19 mandatory order will come into effect that could cause significant problems for mass merchant and grocery retailers as well as quick service restaurants (QSRs) in ...Learn More
Marystown returns to Alert Level 3
Due to increasing COVID cases, the Marystown area (Burin Peninsula) moved to Alert Level 3 in the COVID-19 protocols on October 23, 2021. Retail can still operate with physical distancing but cinemas ...Learn More
Newfoundland and Labrador introduces legislation to create sugar sweetened beverage tax
On October 19, 2021, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Finance Minister tabled Bill 29, which will create the first per litre sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in any Canadian province. This bill is a ...Learn More
Clarification on proof of vaccination checks for delivery drivers at quick service restaurants in Newfoundland and Labrador
The government has provided clarity that under proof of vaccination rules, quick service restaurants (QSRs) do not have to ask for proof of vaccination from delivery drivers. This includes delivery dr...Learn More
Newfoundland and Labrador mandates vaccinations for all employees in proof of vaccination settings
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
COVID-19 vaccination verification app introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador
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