JENNIFER FRENCH MPP for Oshawa

Government of Ontario

Resources & Supports - COVID

In these challenging times Oshawa residents need resources and supports that may help in navigating the uncertainties we all face.  The list below is not exhaustive and so my team and I are committed to being there for you should you need further support.

Contact my community office at 905-723-2411 or email [email protected].


Resources and Supports

Income Protection & Paid Sick Leave

COVID-19 (coronavirus) and your employment standards protections - COVID-19 (coronavirus) and your employment standards protections | ontario.ca
Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit - Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit | ontario.ca
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit - Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) - Canada.ca
Social Assistance - Social assistance | ontario.ca
COVID-19 benefits and services - COVID-19 benefits and services - Canada.ca
Employment Insurance Benefits - Employment Insurance benefits - Canada.ca
COVID-19 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act - COVID-19 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act | ontario.ca

Family & Child

Durham District School Board - DDSB
     Durham District School Board News - News and Updates - DDSB
Durham Catholic School Board - DCDSB
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services | Ontario.ca
Emergency Childcare Durham Region - Emergency child care will be available for eligible workers in Durham Region - Region of Durham
Ombudsman Ontario - Children & Youth - Children & Youth - Ontario Ombudsman

Support in a Crisis or Emergency

Learn how to get short term financial support if you are in a crisis or an emergency situation and don’t have enough money for things like food and housing - Apply for emergency assistance | Ontario.ca
Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19 | Ontario Newsroom
Salvation Army Foodbank - Food Bank in Oshawa - Donations and Volunteering (saoshawa.ca)
Simcoe Hall Community Programs & Foodbank - Donate Today! | Simcoe Hall Settlement House
Feed the Need Durham - Feed the Need in Durham – #feedingdurham
Cornerstone Durham - Contact - Cornerstone Community Association Durham (cornerstonedurham.com)

Seniors & Patient Services 

Long Term Care and Adult Day Programs - Region of Durham
Adult Day Programs - Region of Durham
Home - Patient Ombudsman

Travel Advisories

Travel, testing and borders - COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders - Travel.gc.ca