COVID-19 info from MP Kerry Diotte
I’m here for you
My staff and I have been kept busy helping travellers return to Canada after the federal government ordered them to do so.
A couple of cases come to mind — requests to assistance constituents in Peru, Morocco and on a ship in the South Pacific.
We’ve also been helping folks to get COVID-19-related benefits promised by the feds and province.
We’re here to help.
But I’m also interested to know your situation. Are you working from home or an office or shop? Have you been laid off? Are you feeling ill and have to be in isolation?
Are you getting the help you need from various levels of government or other organizations? Have you had good service or bad when you’ve sought help and information? What can be done to improve the response to COVID-19 and all the challenges of living in these exceptional times? Let me know. I’m always interested in your feedback.
There are lots of challenges ahead but if my staff and I can answer any questions, point you in the right direction or navigate some red tape we’ll do our best.
All the best, to you and your loved ones. Stay healthy! My e-mail is [email protected].
Edmonton Griesbach cruise ship couple safe
Here’s an update on the story of two Edmonton Griesbach constituents of mine who were aboard the ill-fated Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.
They were among 350 Canadians (and at least a half dozen Edmontonians) aboard the vessel that’d been turned away from allowing passengers to disembark at multiple ports even though there were no cases aboard of COVID-19.
They reached out to me and I liaised with Global Affairs to try to help.
Good news they where eventually allowed to disembark and are now safely back in Canada.
If you are a Canadian abroad in need of assistance please contact me. As your Member of Parliament I’m here to help.
“Norwegian Jewel passengers are finally leaving the once-stranded cruise ship” Link.
You can find up-to-date information from Alberta Public Health or the Public Health Authority of Canada.
Alberta Public Health can also be reached by phone at 811.
What is social distancing?
What is self-isolation?
Benefits available for you and your family
See below for information of measures Parliament has passed to help you and your family:
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Employment Insurance
Tax and benefit changes to help Canadians
Support for Canadian workers and businesses
Canadians returning home
There are Compulsory rules for Canadians who return home.
Help from the Government of Alberta
In the news
- Alberta reporting five more covid deaths. Link
- Own a business?: Take advantage of the COVID-19 wage subsidy. Link
- Pro tip from CRA: File your taxes sooner than later. Link
- GOLDSTEIN: The Conservatives were right about COVID-19. Link
- John Robson on COVID-19: We revert to type in a crisis — Trudeau reverted to authoritarian. Link
- Local restaurant makes care packages for families to make at home. Link
- Canadian Blood Services sees ‘dramatic’ surge in donations after making public appeal. Link
- Canadian auto parts makers team up to build ventilators with three companies. Link
- Edmonton Councillor frustrated at lack of financial info ahead of Monday meeting. Link
- Coronavirus: Alberta school boards review fees amid temporary COVID-19 school closures. Link
- Here’s what powers the Alberta government has during states of emergency. Link
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I want to hear from you
I’m always eager to hear from you. Do you have beefs? Bouquets? Suggestions?
Drop me a note at my e-mail address.
Please note our local Edmonton constituency office is currently still open to serve you but it’s by appointment only. We simply ask that you call ahead to book an appointment.
Thanks so much. Stay healthy!
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(780) 495-3261
Mail (postage free):
Kerry Diotte, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6