CANASA has compiled COVID-19-related resources to help inform and support security professionals during this difficult time. Find upcoming events, notices and additional COVID-19 resources.

(Last updated January 8, 2020)

Online Events

• Weekly - Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB): COVID-19 Webinars

List of Essential Businesses/Services

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon
  

Messages from CANASA

• CANASA Office Update
• Upcoming CANASA Events - Updated March 20, 2020
• CANASA executive director offers advice on how security businesses can cope with COVID-19 (SP&T News interview) - March 20, 2020
• Urgent Request from the Canadian Security Association: Essential Services - March 21, 2020
• Message from CANASA Executive Team - March 23, 2020
• Message from Quebec Regional Council - March 24, 2020
  
• CANASA Executive Director participates in panel discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses (SP&T News discussion) - March 27, 2020
• CANASA Urges Government of Canada to Modify the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - April 3, 2020

CANASA Resources

• Template Letter for Security Personnels
• January 7, 2021 CANASA letter template for Quebec business employees
• CANASA's Facebook Group - a forum for the Canadian Security Industry
• Take advantage of CANASA online learning - Alarm Technician Course (ATC) (50% discount for members)
  

Industry and Government Notices and Resources

• CNESST Q&A for employers and employees - COVID-19
• ULC Communique: UL Statement on Certifications to the Canadian Alarm Monitoring Industry
• Mentor Works - COVID-19 Government Support for Canadian Businesses
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) - COVID-19 Bulletin
• Blakes Bulletin: Additional Guidance for Businesses on Competitor Collaboration During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Blakes Bulletin: COVID-19: Quebec Announces New Program to Encourage Employee Training
• Blackes Bulletin: Alberta Government Implements Temporary Changes to Employment Standards
• Letter from the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General for Guard Companies
• A COVID-19 update issued by the Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ)
• COVID-19 Update - Important Message from Quebec Premier Regarding the Construction Industry
  

Federal Government COVID-19 Resource Links

• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
• The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)

Provincial/Territorial Government COVID-19 Resource Links

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Yukon