Provincial and Territorial Regulated Sectors and COVID-19
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Provincial and Territorial Regulated Sectors
If you work in a sector that is regulated by a province or territory, the legislation that governs your work will differ depending upon the location the workplace. Members in non-federal workplaces can find information on this page that will help explain your rights at work, your right to refuse unsafe work, and province and territory specific information on the COVID-19 crisis. We have also included additional information and resources specific to some private sector bargaining units. If you have information related to your private sector unit and would like it to be included on this page, please reach out to our COVID-19 National Response Headquarters.
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: Pandemic (COVID-19) Tip Sheets
(Pandemic guidance for higher-risk and essential occupations and industries)
If you work in a non-federal sector, your right to refuse unsafe work will be governed by provincial or territorial health and safety legislation. It is important to note that the procedure to refuse is not be exactly the same across the provinces and territories.
We strongly encourage members in private sector bargaining units to contact your CUPW local for guidance on the right to refuse.
Health and Safety Information and Your Right to Refuse
We have also included some links below to health and safety legislation and right to refuse protocols from the provices and territories:
Provinces
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Territories
COVID-19 Information
Some provinces and territories have announced support for workers who need to quarantine or self-isolate. For the latest on your province or territory, please see the links below:
Provinces
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Territories
FAQ: Federal Government Financial Support for Workers
Updated: Jan 24th 2022
The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit provides $300 a week to eligible workers who are unable to work due to a temporary local lockdown anytime between October 24, 2021 and May 7, 2022.
- The benefit is only available when a COVID-19 lockdown order is designated for your region.
The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit provides $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) per week for up to a maximum of six weeks, for workers who:
- are unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they contracted COVID-19
- are self-isolated for reasons related to COVID-19
- have underlying conditions, are undergoing treatments or have contracted other sicknesses that, in the opinion of a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, person in authority, government or public health authority, would make them more susceptible to COVID-19.
This benefit is available until May 7, 2022.
The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit provides $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for up to 44 weeks per household for workers:
- unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they must care for a child under the age of 12 or family member because schools, day-cares or care facilities are closed due to COVID-19
- because the child or family member is sick and/or required to quarantine or is at high risk of serious health implications because of COVID-19.
This benefit is available until May 7, 2022
For more information, please consult the following links:
- https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individuals
- https://covid-benefits.alpha.canada.ca/en/start
Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individuals
