Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for CFIA employees
Last updated: 2020-05-20, 16:30 (EDT)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continues to deliver services to preserve Canada's food safety system and safeguard its animal and plant resource base, which, in turn, support market access.
If you're in distress
Contact your Employee and Family Assistance Program online or by phone at 1-844-880-9142 for mental health support.
If you're showing symptoms of COVID-19, call your local public health authority. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.
Technical support for employees
For urgent requests, call 1-855-545-4411 (Monday to Friday, 6 am to 8 pm ET)
Stay informed
- Message to all employees on COVID-19 from the Clerk of the Privy Council (April 7)
- Information for Government of Canada employees: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
- Information on COVID-19 (PHAC)
- Prevention and risks of COVID-19
Updates for employees and managers
Latest departmental messages to all employees.
Mental health support for employees
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Guidance and resources for CFIA employees
- COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work
Health and safety
- Update for CFIA employees on the use of additional equipment (Personal Protective Equipment and other public health measures)
- What to do if you or a member of your household are immune compromised
- What to do if you are exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case
- What to do if you exhibit symptoms of COVID-19
- Prevention and risks of COVID-19 (PHAC)
- False and misleading claims (PHAC)
Leave and work arrangements
- Employment confirmation – Letter for employees required to cross borders to complete critical services (internal access only - RDIMS 13531391)
- 2020-03-15 | Message from the President and Executive Vice-President on leave, daycare, school closures and flexible work arrangements
Self-assessment for CFIA employees working in establishments
Pandemic COVID-19: Managers' Guide
Organizational readiness
Finances
IT guidelines and information
- AnyConnect VPN is now live for Windows 10 users
- Working from home: IT guidelines to follow
- Changes to @Canada email and Windows passwords
- Alert - Email Malware Campaign – COVID-19
- Working from home? Limit your use of Secure Remote Access
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