The Prime Minister says he will soon be able to release a roadmap on reopening the Canadian economy after agreeing to certain principals with provinces and territories.
Justin Trudeau says the plan includes common guidelines to ensure everyone is on the same page.
“These are not the specific measures when you can go back to work or school. When you can see your neighbours or extended family or friends. This framework will lay out the things that need to happen before we take any next steps.”
He says “Controlling transmission is key. You already know that if your neighbourhood doesn’t have new cases, if your province is flattening the curve, this is a good sign for being able to slowly look at lifting some restrictions. So we need to know where things stand.”
Trudeau adds “To reopen the economy, there must be enough capacity to test and trace COVID-19 to control any new spread. For you, that means knowing that you will be safe at work when you go back.”
He says they must first be able to ensure hospitals are able to cope with COVID-19 patients and anyone else who needs care.
Trudeau notes seniors and long term care home residents will still be under strong preventative measures over a longer period of time.
He adds steps will include more testing and quick communication if someone nearby contracts the virus.
The Prime Minister has also provided an update on personal protective equipment.
“This week we will be shipping over 6 million surgical masks to the provinces and territories. More than 100,000 face shields that we ordered from Bauer and Toronto Stamp are also ready and will be shipped out soon, with more on the way.”
