Salma Zahid
Salma Zahid
Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre
March 20 update to constituents on COVID-19 response
March 20, 2020

Update on federal government's COVID-19 response

Hello, I am writing to provide you with an update on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But first, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you. It is your positive response that is going to get us through this. By social distancing and not leaving our homes unless absolutely necessary, by minimizing our contact with high risk individuals, by not hoarding groceries and supplies and only buying what we need, and by helping seniors and those with mobility issues to stay safe and supplied you are going to make a difference. It will be some time before we see the positive effects of the steps we are personally taking. Please persevere. It will make a difference. And my biggest thanks go to the essential and front line workers that are continuing to do their jobs under the most challenging circumstances. From the medical professionals and police and firefighters to the food service industry, grocery workers and those that keep our supply chains running - thank you. My Scarborough Centre Community Office For your safety and that of my team, my Scarborough Centre community office remains closed to walk-ins. However, my team is still on the job to help you as they always have been. If you need assistance with consular affairs, immigration, Employment Insurance, CPP, OAS or other federal government services, please continue to reach out to my office by email or by phone and we will do our utmost to assist you. Email[email protected] Phone: (416) 752-2358 And if you would like to speak with me personally, I am available to speak to you by phone. Please reach out to my team with your contact information and I will return your call. The Federal Government Response All Canadians are in this together, and all levels of government are working together to respond to this COVID-19 pandemic. I want to thank Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government, as well as Toronto Mayor John Tory and everyone at the City of Toronto, for working so cooperatively and collaboratively with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and our government in the interests of all our citizens. On Wednesday, our government announced an $82 billion aid package in response to COVID-19. News releasehttps://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/03/18/prime-minister-announces-more-support-workers-and-businesses-through?fbclid=IwAR2qoSOQkKAXro8W9nGADaHbSAwh_hSOUN7ui053oIlCQ_Ckqa59KwChhmE Backgrounderhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html?fbclid=IwAR2SXQQ_fF9lf-E_BrKKzv4Y5UZoY2WOMYGSt0VjtYHpH6Px3-711ZXX3YA You can find comprehensive details at these links, but allow me to share a few highlights. SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT FOR SENIORS SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES CANADIANS OVERSEAS If you have any questions about our government's response, please reach out to my team. I will continue to do my best to keep you up to date and informed. Please bookmark and keep an eye on the government's official COVID-19 information page: canada.ca/coronavirus Sincerely, Salma Scarborough Centre Community Office 5-2155 Lawrence Avenue East Scarborough, ON M1R 5G9 Tel. (416) 752-2358 Fax (416) 752-4624
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