Visit our COVID-19 self-assessment webpage if you think you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it. ontario.ca/dw6j
Visit our COVID-19 self-assessment webpage if you think you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it. ontario.ca/dw6j
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Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance from anywhere in the world can call the 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa at +1 613-996-8885 (collect calls are accepted where available) or email sos@international.gc.ca.
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The Sesheme Foundation is here for you during COVID-19
We want to stay in touch with you as best we can during the building closure, and want to make sure we can help you get the support you need.
If you’re interested in more information about resources and support for COVID-19, please email info@sesheme.ca or call us at 416-358-2882.
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Click here for emergency resources for COVID-19 updates from the Government of Canada.
While many Canadians have seen their jobs come back and have returned to work since the start of the pandemic, the Government of Canada recognizes that there remain others that have been particularly hit hard who continue to need support.
The new Benefits would provide income support to Canadians while promoting economic recovery by introducing measures that encourage people to safely return to work. Specifically, the legislation includes:
More detailed eligibility criteria can be found online.
Canadians will be able to apply for the CRB, CRSB, and CRCB through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for one year up until September 25, 2021.
For Seniors:
GIS & Allowance: We are temporarily extending GIS and Allowance payments if seniors’ 2019 income information has not been assessed.
This will ensure that the most vulnerable seniors continue to receive their benefits when they need them the most. To avoid an interruption in benefits, seniors are encouraged to submit their 2019 income information as soon as possible and no later than by October 1, 2020.
Registered Retirement Income Funds: We reduced the required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25 % for 2020.
Here’s a useful guide about improving mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Guide of Resources for COVID-19
We know that the COVID-19 can create stressors for community. With many agencies closing or limiting services, rest assured that there are still many resources and supports available by phone or online for people to access. The following are a list of resources available online or by phone:
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care centre.
Some human coronaviruses spread easily between people, while others do not.
Your risk of severe disease may be higher if you have a weakened immune system. This may be the case for: