The Immigration Forum

By: Earl Francis Dacara As the Novel Covid 19 pandemic may have peaked and started winding down, all are gearing towards venturing out of self-isolation and returning to work with the same individual routine. It is almost certain, however, that the world we will be returning to will not be the same as the pre-Covid 19 world weeks ago. We have no choice, but to face the ‘new normal’ as the old normal is no more. But not yet, just not yet. Until the government gives the green light, we should still stay home. In fact, business and life will never be the same after COVID-19. We have witnessed how this dire situation extremely affected the way we work, communicate, worship, buy, bank, negotiate, learn, play, and even consult with doctors. Business owners and employees had helplessly succumbed to the marvels of technology and the internet by working and meeting online when normally they must go physically to their respective offices. Until there is a vaccine or treatment fo...

Canada’s Economic Response Plan against Covid 19 Pandemic The Government of Canada has taken and continuously providing immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China, is a significant challenge for the entire world. In fact, the Government of Canada has created the infrastructure to respond to the public health threats of the virus, and is well prepared to act—in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and international partners—to minimize the health, economic, and social impacts of this rapidly evolving public health issue. Per Canada.ca, Canada's response is based on plans and guidance related to pandemic preparedness, with the following guiding principles: Collaboration - all levels of government and stakeholders need to work in partnership to produc...