Health Canada lists the following as symptoms of COVID-19:
Symptoms may take 14 days to appear after exposure. If you have symptoms you’re required in Alberta to self-isolate for 10 days.
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].
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.
See below for information of measures Parliament has passed to help you and your family:
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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
Learn more here.
Support for farmers
Learn more here.
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) provides emergency support of $2000 a month for Canadians affected by the COVID-19 emergency.
You can apply here.
You can contact the department of Finance by email at [email protected] or phone 613-369-3710.
Employment Insurance (EI) remains available for Canadians.
If you are sick or your employment has been affected by COVID-19 and you qualify for EI you can apply here.
For more information visit their website or contact EI’s COVID-19 phone line at (833) 381-2725.
Learn more here.
As of March 25, Albertans are legally required under to self-isolate for:
How to self-isolate:
If you have no symptoms, you may go outside for a walk or fresh air, provided you practice social distancing at all times and stay two metres away from other people.
Fines for breaching a self-isolation order are as high as $500,000.
If you know someone who is not self-isolating when they are legally required to you file a complaint here.
Learn more here.
Social distancing or physical distancing is a method to minimize close contact with others to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Everyone should be practicing social distancing.
What you can do:
Use technology to keep in touch with friends and family.
Learn more here.
If you are asymptomatic (no symptoms) you can travel directly to your home where you must self-isolate for 14 days.
You can stay at a commercial hotel or take public transit home though you must practice social distancing.
If you are symptomatic you will not be allowed to further travel in Canada. Depending on your circumstances you will required to:
Contact information for Canadians overseas and in need assistance in this emergency:
Learn more here.
We all need to work together and stay healthy in order to beat Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Together our community and our country can manage this crisis.
As your Member of Parliament, I want to hear from you.
I’m always eager to hear feedback from Edmonton Griesbach constituents and other Canadians.
This is all the more vital during this time of a pandemic.
Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government have put together a package of responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
These include everything from financial aid measures to emergency phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
If you’ve reached out to the federal government during this time of crisis, how satisfied have you been with the service or help provided? It’s essential during a time of crisis that citizens get the best and most timely service from their federal government.
If you’ve got a good story, please share it with me. Write to [email protected].
If you had service which was less-than stellar, I’d like to hear about that too.
By sharing our experiences we can ensure that all Canadians are well-served during these trying times.
If you’ve got any other questions, concerns or comments, please send them my way.
My Edmonton office is still open and I’m here to help you. Please call ahead to arrange an appointment as we are temporarily no longer accepting walk-ins due to COVID-19. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (780) 495-3261.
You can find up-to-date information from Alberta Public Health or the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Alberta Public Health can also be reached by phone at 811.
Employment Insurance (EI) claims related to COVID-19:
Visit their website or contact EI’s COVID-19 phone line at (833) 381-2725.
For Canadians not covered under EI benefits there is the Emergency Care Benefit:
Tax and benefit changes to help Canadians:
Support for small businesses:
Contact information for Canadians oversees and in need assistance in this emergency:
Even though we’re in the grips of an emergency, we Canadians continue to come together. I posted the links to several good news stories below.
As your Member of Parliament, I’m always here for our community.
The civic spirit of our residents and organizations makes Edmonton Griesbach the amazing place that it is.
The events they host, are essential to the vitality of our community.
In the name of public health these events must temporarily be put on hold.
We must find other ways to come together.
Whether it’s on the internet, by phone or by good works our civic spirit continues.
Productive meeting with Liza Bouchard, executive director of Drive Happiness seniors assisted transportation service that provided 20,000 rides annually in Edmonton using volunteer drivers.
Delivering food with Edmonton Meals On Wheels organization board member Michael Kirk.
Always enjoy meeting Africa Centre officials. The Africa Centre does a lot good work in our Edmonton community. Thanks for the productive meeting Youth Programs Manager Emmanuel Onah and Executive Director Sharif Haji.
At the Ukrainian Christmas Shchedryi Vechir dinner held at Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex.
At the Edmonton Chinese Community 2020 Lunar New Year Banquet and celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the Chinese Benevolent Association.
With Christy Morin, executive director of Arts on the Avenue and also a director at Northlands.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(780) 495-3261
Mail (postage free):
Kerry Diotte, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
We all need to work together and stay healthy in order to beat Coronavirus (Covid-19).
See below for some useful contact information:
Find up to date information from Alberta Public Health or the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Alberta Public Health can also be reached by phone at 811.
Employment Insurance (EI) claims related to COVID-19.
Phone: (833) 381-2725
Website
For Canadians not covered under EI benefits there is the emergency care benefit.
This new program will provide up to $900 every two weeks for up to 15 weeks for Canadians who are sick, have to take care of others who are sick or children out of school. Applications will open in April. Phone and program website not yet available.
Contact information for Canadians oversees and in need assistance in this emergency.
Global Affairs Canada 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Phone: (613) 996-8885
Email: [email protected]
If you’re a senior in need, volunteers at Drive Happiness Edmonton can deliver food and medication.
Phone: (780) 424-5438
As senior centres are closing, we must also ensure the social well being of our community’s seniors. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls is a great resource where people can call and interact with others from the comfort of their own home.
Phone: (780) 395-2626