WeRPN is pleased to continue with the winter edition of our Career Directors webinar series, over the coming 6 weeks. The Career Directions program has been customized by professional development experts Gail Donner and
Mary Wheeler to provide RPNs with an opportunity to review their career to date, learn strategies to assist in making future career decisions, and learn how to develop a career plan.
This week, join us for Module Two- Assessing (available until February 22nd) Click here to
register and watch on demand
Upcoming Facebook Live Mark your calendars! Our February Facebook Live Q&A with our CEO is scheduled for Tuesday February 23rd at 8PM. Join us to hear updates and exchange information and connect with other RPNs.
Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals
Today, the government announced it is postponing March break
until April 12-16, 2021
Yesterday, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board, Peter Bethlenfalvy, released Ontario’s 2020-21 Third Quarter Finances and provided an update on the province’s economic and fiscal outlook. The report demonstrates that the government is projecting to spend $25 billion more than last year, including an additional $2.6 billion since the 2020 Budget, released in November.
Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton, also provided an update on COVID-19 workplace inspections by the Ministry. Since the start of 2021, provincial offences officers have visited more than 2,300 big box stores and other essential retail businesses. Over three consecutive weeks, there has been a 19% increase in the number of businesses complying with provincial health guidelines. However, 218 tickets have been issued to businesses and individuals for non-compliance over the
course of 16 inspection campaigns.
The government also announced the extension of electricity rate relief for families, small businesses, and farms today, while the province maintains the Stay-at-Home order in most public health units. Electricity prices will continue to be held at the off-peak rate of 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, 24 hours per day, seven days per week, until February 22, 2021.
The
Government announced a $100M investment to support women impacted by the pandemic.
The
statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 11, 2021 is available here
For more information, we encourage you to visit the Government of Canada website.
Daily Reports
As of 10:30AM today, Ontario reported 282,511 confirmed cases (increase of 945), 263,044 resolved cases, 6,614 deaths.
The Ministry is also reporting that 883 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 299 are in ICU and 211 are vented. To view these additional details:click here
Click Here to read the latest Ministry of Health Daily Report
World Health Organization Situation Reports are also available
here
In the News For an interactive map tracking all cases across Canada and internationally, click here
Below are some key stories from today that may be of interest to
our members
We will continue to monitor this situation and keep you updated as more information becomes available. Thank you for the important work that you're doing and the sacrifices you're making to keep Ontarians safe. We appreciate everything that you're doing each and every day.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tiff Blair at tblair@werpn.com
Sincerely,
WeRPN Team
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