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COVID-19 INFORMATION + RESOURCES

COVID-19 CONTAINMENT MEASURES AFFECTING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES


EMPLOYERS

Reviewing and Updating COVID-19 Safety Plans: A Guide for Employers: (new and notable) this guide was developed to walk employers through the process of reviewing and updating their COVID-19 Safety Plans, as required by the Nov 7 PHO order to FHA and VCHA employers, and asked of from all employers in the province by Dr. Henry in her press briefings.

This guide was developed to:

  • reflect the format, steps, and requirements of COVID-19 Safety Plan;
  • Reinforce good safety management practices, including risk assessment, involvement of workers and joint committees, and ongoing review (these are all concepts in the COVID-19 Safety Plan, and they are emphasized in this guide); and,
  • Highlight the focus elements of the PHO order being health screening, selection of appropriate protocols, encouraging workers to work from home, and consideration of shared spaces such as kitchens and break rooms. Risk of violence is also highlighted.
  • This resource guide closely aligns with the COVID-19 Employer Questions developed for officers and consultants being used in the focused COVID-19 initiative. Employers may be directed to this new employer guide during inspections or consultations.

Please also note that Step 5 of the COVID-19 Safety Plan, which requires employers to monitor and update their plan as needed, has been updated with a link to this new employer guide.
 

EXPOSURE

  • Controlling exposure page: information about applying appropriate controls, including considerations in the use of masks.
     

HEALTH + SAFETY

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS 
 

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Travel restrictions for non-essential travel in B.C. are in place until May 25 to stop the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. Fines can be given to people who leave their region for non-essential travel. Stay local and stay in your community. Do not travel for non-essential reasons.
 

Reasons for Essential Travel

Essential travel between regions is allowed. Essential reasons include:
Work, both paid and unpaid (volunteer) 

Read all travel restrictions as of April 23, 2021

 

CANADA

The Government of Canada has introduced further measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in Canada.

Canadians are strongly advised to cancel or postpone non-essential travel plans outside of Canada. Now is not the time to travel.
 
People who travel by air will now face new measures and expenses when they arrive to Canada, including a mandatory 3-day stay in a government approved hotel.  Hotel stays can be booked online here.
 
RETURN FROM TRAVEL PROTOCOL
For travellers who have returned to Canada, they are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon return.
 

COVID-19 TESTING FOR AIR TRAVEL
Effective January 6th, 2021, all travellers five years of age or older are required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or LAMP test result to their airline prior to boarding international flights to Canada.  The test must be conducted within 72 hours of the traveller’s scheduled departure to Canada and must be presented at the time of boarding.  Please refer to the Transport Canada news release for full details.

 

RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS

We have assembled the following resources by industry for your convenience. If your issue cannot be addressed by the resources in this section, please submit your s here and our teams will ensure your inquiries are addressed and added to our FAQ section for the benefit of our community.

  • NEW! COVID-19 Resource Index

     

    Creative BC has created a resource index for the motion picture, interactive, music and publishing industries that allows you to find resources that are catered to your needs. 

    VIEW AND SHARE THE INDEX

    SUBMIT RESOURCES

     

    Search by Industry

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    When you apply filters, the sheet will automatically sort to find the best results.

    Search using keywords

    Using the magnifying glass on the top right of the table, you can easily and quickly search for resources such as grants, business support or mental health resources. Just click the magnifying glass and type in keywords!

    SUBMIT A RESOURCE

    Did we miss a resource? Use our submission form to add a resource that is relevant to the motion picture, interactive, music and publishing industries. 

  • GENERAL RESOURCES + BY INDUSTRY

    Please review the boxes below containing information serving the entire sector. Visit your own industry page for further specifics.

  • Creative BC Remote Work Plan

    CREATIVE BC REMOTE WORK PLAN 

    Creative BC has implemented a Remote Work Plan as of Monday, March 16, 2020. All staff departments are open from 9am to 5pm, providing seamless services to clients and stakeholders, with the exception that our physical office in Vancouver will be closed to walk-in traffic.

    This decision reflects our commitment to employee health and well-being. It is also our intent to proactively sustain service to industry by taking physical distancing measures available and appropriate to our organization’s day-to-day activities.

    All financial and administrative functions will continue without disruption and we invite clients to contact staff directly by email or phone with inquiries.

  • Creative BC Grants + Cancellation Policy

    For all projects, events, activities and initiatives that are cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Creative BC will work with you to determine the best course of action. Creative BC staff will be in contact with you in the coming days to discuss your situation.

    Here is Creative BC's policy regarding cancellations of events and activities due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

    a.      Non-recoverable expenses for cancelled or postponed activities will be covered. Recipients will be asked to claim these expenses through a final report.

    b.     Program deadlines have been extended to provide flexibility to recipients, and changes to project timelines will be allowed.

    c.     Funding recipients may request to replace a funded activity that is no longer going forward with another activity eligible through the program.

    Please contact Creative BC staff if you have any questions or concerns, and to update us on changes to your project.