The fight to combat COVID-19 continues
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All levels of government are responding to the global pandemic
The City of Vaughan continues to work closely with all levels of government to monitor and respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the health and well-being of citizens and staff. Although progress has been made in the fight against the virus, there is still more work to be done to combat the second wave. Everyone has a role to play in stopping the spread.
Each level of government has different roles and responsibilities in helping to break the chain of transmission of this virus.
The City of Vaughan is responsible for –
- Animal services
- Building permits
- Burial permits
- Development applications
- Fire services
- Organic, garbage and recycling collection
- Park and amenity closures
- Parking enforcement
- Property standards enforcement
- Property tax
- Winter maintenance on local roads
York Region is responsible for –
- Ambulance
- Policing
- Public health
- Public housing
- Seniors housing
- Shelter support
- Transit (YRT, vivaNext)
- Winter maintenance for regional roads
The Province of Ontario is responsible for –
- Business support and closures
- Colleges and universities
- COVID-19 testing
- Healthcare
- Hospitals
- LCBO
- List of non-essential businesses
- Schools
The Government of Canada is responsible for –
- Access to credit
- Business support
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit
- Canada Student Loans
- Employee support
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Foreign travel and support for Canadians abroad
- Income tax
Many resources are available for people to stay informed and learn more about the different roles and responsibilities of the municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments in an emergency. The City has created a graphic to help break this information down for citizens who are looking for assistance from the government.
Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
To receive the most recent updates and news as they happen, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the official corporate channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
For more information about City matters, including cancellations, disruptions and postponements, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
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