COVID-19 Update for June 22, 2020 – 12:20pm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s daily briefing included updates on sharing public health information and new supports for food production.
Information Sharing
Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Canadian Workplace Health and Safety Centre has published public health information on COVID-19. A new online portal has also been launched, where companies can share their experience and best practices regarding sanitary provisions.
Food Production
Trudeau announced almost $100 million for the new Merit Functional Foods location in Winnipeg, which will have 100% Canadian inputs and support farmers who produce canola and yellow peas. He acknowledged that plant-based products are becoming more popular and spoke of using Canadian innovation and crops to create more jobs, noting that Canada has already worked on the prairies-based Protein Industries Super Cluster.
Québec Cabinet Shuffle
Trudeau did not comment on a surprise cabinet shuffle in Québec, but it is sending shock waves through the province. Reports have been confirmed that Québec Premier François Legault is removing Danielle McCann as Health Minister, to be replaced by current Treasury Board President Christian Dubé.
We hope you are finding these COVID-19 updates useful. In addition to trying to keep on top of the fast-changing situation, Enterprise is also working to support local charities during these challenging times. If you are able, your contributions to this effort would be deeply appreciated.
To donate, please click on the organization below:
- Toronto – Food Banks Canada
- Thunder Bay – Food Banks North West
- Hamilton/Niagara – Hamilton Food Share
- Alberta – Hope Mission
Many thanks.
Stay safe. Stay healthy.
The Enterprise Team