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Vaccine Injury Support Program
Canadians who experience a side effect following vaccination with a COVID – 19 vaccine should contact their healthcare provider, including NDs, or their local public health unit who can then report it to Health Canada.
See the CAND Government Relations Health Canada page for more information.
Reporting Adverse Reactions
Health Canada tracks all reported adverse reactions/side effects for all health care products.
See the CAND Government Relations
Health Canada page for more information.
Important Information on COVID-19 from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
While Health officials continue to advise that the risk to Canadians is low, Naturopathic Doctors should inform themselves of the information available from the following credible organizations and be prepared to report and/or advise patients accordingly.
See the CAND Government Relations PHAC page for more information.
Emergency Rent Subsidy and Emergency Wage Subsidy Programs
(CERS) (CEWS)
See the CAND Government Relations Government Programs page for more information.
Government announces extension of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
Launched on April 9, 2020, CEBA provides interest-free loans of up to $60,000 to small businesses, to help cover their operating costs—such as rent, utilities and insurance—during a period where their revenues have been temporarily reduced.
See the CAND Government Relations Government Programs page for more information.
Posted: February 23rd, 2020.
Government of Canada Proposes Increase to Number of Weeks for Recovery Benefits and EI Regular Benefits
See the CAND Government Relations Government Programs page for more information.
Posted: November 20th, 2020.
Posted: October 15th, 2020.
New Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Expansion of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
Canada Relief Benefit (CRB) now open for Application
On Friday, October 9, Deputy Prime Minster and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced new targeted support for businesses and organizations hardest hit by the pandemic.
Posted: October 5th, 2020.
Application Process for CRSB and CRCB Now Open
As of today, October 5, eligible individuals can apply for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and/or the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit(CRCB)
See the CAND Government Relations Government Programs page for more information.
Posted: September 25th, 2020.
New Recovery Benefits Announced by Federal Government
On September 24, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced the introduction of Bill C-2. The bill will create three new temporary recovery benefits to support Canadians who are unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19.
See the CAND Government Relations Government Programs page for more information.
Warning Regarding Phishing and Fake Calls
Unfortunately during this pandemic Canadians have been subjected to an increase in online scams, phishing emails, and fake telephone calls. NDs are no exception. The CAND reminds members to be vigilant and take precautions to eliminate the potential for entrapment from questionable emails and phone calls. NDs and their staff should be cautious when answering requests for treatments, tests, or therapies that may or may not be within an NDs Scope of Practice. Examples of suspicious requests include:
- Calls from a hidden number, or an email asking specifically if care within an NDs Scope “does something” i.e. “boosts” the immune system, or “treats” cancer.
- Calls from a blocked number, or an email, with questions about IV or Ultra Violet IV treatment or IV light treatment
- Requests for the ND to treat a group of people at the same time on specific dates.
Any suspicious emails should be deleted. When receiving questionable telephone calls NDs and/or their staff should simply say “no” or have a standardized answer such as: “Naturopathic Doctors base treatment on an assessment and diagnosis of a patient using evidence based and evidence informed decisions for care”.