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Hello everyone,

The objective of this page is to share the successes that are happening in the sector, general information and useful links.

Recent updates in Aylmer

• Aylmer food bank remains open: Individuals in need of groceries are asked to call 819-684-0163 between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm from Monday to Friday (Details are available on the Aylmer Food Facebook page.
• The group Aide aux commissions/livraisons Gatineau is a citizen initiative that allows those vulnerable in the community to have access to basic materials and food without having to travel in order to avoid the risk of contamination. The service is free and all the information is available on their Facebook page.
• A public group has been created on Facebook #COVIDKindness-Aylmer for people to share, exchange information, and ask questions.
• The Deschênes Residents’ Association: Residents living in that neighbourhood who need help can contact the Association on their Facebook page or by email at assocresidentsdeschenes@yahoo.ca.
• Message from the Aylmer Village Residents’ Association : 

Information: The new test facility for COVID-19 is now open at 135 St-Raymond Boulevard (near the Hull Hospital). Patients must first be assessed by a nurse over the telephone at (1-877-644-4545). If you are stuck at home and in need of any assistance during this crisis period, there are a number of individuals who have offered to help with groceries and odds and ends. Contact: Patrick Marshall: 613-818-1715 or Bianca Baldo: 819-319-5192.

• APICA  regularly updates its website with a list of businesses that are still open in the sector: Shops still open.

General Resources

1. CNESST has just published English-language content to their website to help Quebecers return to work safely. Here is the link.
2. The Santé et Services Sociaux Québec published a document “Together, let’s protect our children”.
3. For the English speakers Connexions Resource Centre provides regular updates on their website related to COVID-19
4. Government of Canada
5. Government of Québec and Temporary Worker Assistance Program (PATT)
6. Ministry of Family
7. Students, parents, teachers and school staff are invited to regularly consult the Ministry of Education’s website Ministry of Education
8. City of Gatineau (English)
9. The Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services has published several sheets on COVID-19 here
10. Working from home, cybersecurity and COVID-19: A practical guide to maintain a healthy digital hygiene
11. Legal information: Your rights Covid-19
12. Do you need to talk to someone or to be listened to? You can contact Tél-Aide Outaouais 24/7 hotline at 819-775-3223 or the Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region at (613) 238-3311.
13. You can also contact the Non-emergency Call Center at: 311
14. The Aylmer Bulletin Facebook

Federal government

• The government assistance will total $ 107 billion for Canadian businesses and families.
• Canada strives for simplicity with the new Canadian Emergency Benefits (CHP) portal, made available online as of April 6: each person will receive $ 2,000 per month up to a maximum of four months, which will be taxable at the end of the year. 
• Reminder of the following measures: increased Family Allowance, increased GST credit for those with low-income and deferred interest on student loans for six months.
• Canada.ca is the best place to find reliable information (don’t fall prey to hoaxes sent by text).
• Sanctions under the Quarantine Act for offenders who do not isolate themselves upon return to the country: a fine of up to $ 750,000 and a maximum prison term of three years.

Information on CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit)

• People who are already receiving EI benefits will continue to receive their check as usual.
• If a person had already applied for employment insurance but had not received a response by April 6 will have to register on the portal.
• To be eligible for the Canadian emergency benefit, the worker or entrepreneur must have earned at least $ 5,000 in income in 2019. Students who have lost their part-time job are also eligible.
• Registration for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be done gradually  (French only)

Registration will begin Monday depending on the month of your birth. (It will be every four weeks and not by month as previously announced at the beginning):

• • • April 6: people born in January, February and March
    • April 7: April, May and Jun
    • April 8: July, August and September
    • April 9: October, November and December

Government of Québec

 Measures will be put in place to financially assist the food banks so that they can meet the demands.

• There is a significant demand for volunteers. A new platform has been created where you can register to become a volunteer jebenevole.ca
• New cases in Québec are from community transmissions:  Changes have been made to the screening in Québec (French only)
• The police will have to be more severe: they can give fines ranging from $1,000 to  $6,000 if the instructions are not followed (prohibited gatherings, non-essential businesses that remain open, etc.)