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RDC will continue to update this page to provide the Canadian chemical & ingredient supply chain with information and resources on coronavirus (COVID-19). RDC does not approve, endorse or promote, nor does it assume any responsibilities or liability for damages arising from the use of the products, services and technologies on this site. All resources are tools for your use.
If you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), please contact RDC and advise on the extent of the impact by contacting RDC Vice President, Catherine Wieckowska at catherine@rdcanada.ca
Hand-Sanitizers Manufacturing Exchange
The Hand-Sanitizers Manufacturing Exchange is an effort of Cosmetics Alliance Canada (CAC), Spirits Canada/Association of Canadian Distillers (ACS), Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC) and the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA) to assist industry in its efforts to expand the domestic production and distribution of hand-sanitizers. It will additionally provide industry and governments with a further tool in assessing shortages of components, ingredients and supporting services needed by manufacturers as well as manufacturing capacity.
DEL Bulletin LEPP No. 85 Requests for Information on additional supply of certain drugs
COVID-19 in Canada: Using data and modelling to inform public health action
Health Canada – Guidelines for importing non-USP grade alcohol and Denatured Alcohol for hand sanitizers
Health Canada – Office of Controlled Substances extension on Class A & B Precursor licenses
Health Canada – Application & Notification Form for Exceptional Release of Disinfectant and Sanitizing
COVID-19 Action Guide: Mitigate the impact on your logistics & supply chain operations
Mesures annoncées par les gouvernements du québec et du Canada pour aider les entreprises en réponse à la COVID-19
Alberta – COVID 19 Exemptions Ref Audits, Medicals and Re-examination
Transport Canada letter for Essential Transportation Workers
(Amendments to letter not permitted. Only names of employee and senior manager accepted).
Canada, U.S. border temporarily closing to non-essential traffic to slow COVID-19
ACC – Guidance to Reduce Risk of Spreading Viruses at Facility Truck Traffic Entry Points
From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce – National Reopening Government Regulation Tracker
GOC – Additional support for Canadian Small and Medium Size Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19
CISA – List of Essential Services
GOC – Mar 25: Ottawa passes $107B Covid-19 Aid Package
Parliament passes Ottawa’s $107 billion COVID-19 aid package
Trudeau says House of Commons expected to reconvene for emergency measures
Trudeau considering recalling Parliament “briefly” for novel coronavirus measures
Ontario ordered a State of Emergency, effective immediately
Ontario premier to declare state of emergency amid COVID-19 outbreak
PM Trudeau tells Canadians “If you are abroad, it’s time to come home”
Trudeau closes Canadian borders to most foreign travellers amid coronavirus outbreak
Trudeau unveils $82B COVID-19 emergency response package for Canadians, businesses
PM says ‘extraordinary’ measures include tax deferrals, wage subsidies for small business
TRUDEAU ANNOUNCES $1B FUND TO RESPOND TO COVID-19
Federal government will waive 1-week wait for employment insurance, fund research
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Risk-informed decision-making for mass gatherings during COVID-19 global outbreak
Current situation – As of March 5, 2020, 34 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Canada. In addition, the Government of Quebec (French only) reported their second case of COVID-19. The province has sent the presumptive positive sample to the National Microbiology Laboratory for further testing.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – LETTER TO MINSTER FREELAND
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – TRAVEL HEALTH ADVISORY
Refer to the Government of Canada Travel Health Advisory prior to travelling. All travelers from COVID-19 impacted countries need to self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days upon return. If symptoms develop, please immediately self-isolate and call your Region Public Health department.
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices