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Canada's response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been steadfast—keeping up with new scientific evidence and discoveries which allows us to adapt public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and providing guidance to health care workers so they have the appropriate tools they need to treat patients. Yet, there is still more to learn about COVID-19.

Briefing packages - Minister of Families, Children and Social Development HUMA Appearance on Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic April 30, 2020

Briefing package - Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion: OGGO Appearance on Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, May 11, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China, is a significant challenge for the entire world.

To understand this new disease, we need to advance research and technology development in order to slow, and eventually stop the spread of this infection. That is why the Government of Canada has mobilized Canada's research and scientific communities in response to the spread of COVID-19 at the national and international level.

Briefing binder for the Minister of Health’s appearances at the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) COVID-19 – May 22, 2020

Briefing package - Minister of Seniors HUMA appearance on Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic - May 15, 2020

Briefing package - Minister of Labour HUMA Appearance on Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic May 1st, 2020

Briefing package - Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic through CESB April 29, 2020

COVID-19 is a global public health challenge that has changed the daily lives of people around the world. During these difficult times, it is critical that Canadians be able to obtain credible information and access services to support their mental health and wellbeing.