COVID-19 Updates

In response to the ongoing crisis and impact of COVID-19 on the surety industry, this special resource section aims to keep Surety Association of Canada (SAC) members and stakeholders updated on any new developments of key or relative importance beyond that which is readily available through other sources.

During this time of uncertainty, the SAC team continues to be available via email or by phone to answer any questions and to provide assistance to our members and the broader surety community, as required. CLICK HERE to view our contact information.

Stay safe and well.

A message from SAC's President

COVID-19 Resources:

(updated May 2, 2023)

• World Health Organization (WHO) - https://www.who.int/
• Government of Canada - Public Health - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
• List of essential and critical businesses as determined by each provincial government across Canada:
  • British Columbia – http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/employers-businesses
  • Alberta – https://www.alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx
  • Saskatchewan – https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-for-businesses-and-workers
  • Manitoba – https://engagemb.ca/covid19-csp
  • Ontario – https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-coronavirus
  • Quebec – https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus
  • New Brunswick – https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19.html
  • Nova Scotia – https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/alerts-notices/
  • Prince Edward Island – https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/workers-and-business
  • Newfoundland – https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/
  • Yukon – https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/critical-services-yukon-during-covid-19
  • Northwest Territories – https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/restrictions-moving-forward
  • Nunavut – https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/nunavuts-path
• Canadian Construction Association (CCA) – https://www.cca-acc.com/advocacy/critical-issues/covid-19-action-and-support/

Updates:

• October 6 2020 - Media Release: Surety Association of Canada Continues to Recommend Digital Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond (PDF)
• June 5, 2020 - SAC Letter to CBSA re: Customs Notice 20-11 – Deferral of Payment of Duties and Taxes (PDF)
• June 3, 2020 - B.C. Construction Sector Support Letter to Prime Minister for Temporary Sick Pay Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
• May 29, 2020 - L’ACC Lettre - Président du Conseil du trésor - Lignes de conduite – contrats de travaux de construction (available in French only - PDF)
• May 29, 2020 - B.C. Construction Safety Alliance - OpEd Letter in Vancouver Sun (PDF)
• May 21, 2020 - Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) Letter to Prime Minister of Canada re: Canada's Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery - Construction Industry (PDF)
• May 20, 2020 - Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) Letter to Ontario Minister of Finance re: Follow-up - Ontario's Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery - Construction Industry (PDF)
• May 20, 2020 - Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) Letter to Ontario Minister of Finance re: COVID-19 - The need for legislated relief in project contracts (PDF)
• May 11, 2020 - Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) Letter to Ontario Minister of Finance re: Ontario's Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery - Opening of ICI Construction (PDF)
• April 22, 2020 - Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) Letter to Ontario Minister of Finance re: Ontario's Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery - Construction Industry (PDF)
• April 6, 2020 - SAC Media Release: Release of Holdback Bonds During the COVID-19 Crisis (PDF)
• April 2, 2020 - Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) Briefing Note: Suspension of Limitations impact on Holdback Funds & Liens under the Construction Act (PDF)
• March 20, 2020 - Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) Briefing Note: COVID-19 and Force Majeure (PDF)
• March 19, 2020 - COVID-19 - Statement of the Surety Association of Canada (PDF)
• March 16, 2020 - SAC Media Release: Surety Association of Canada Recommends Digital Bonds to Minimize Impact and/or Delays Resulting from COVID-19 Crisis (PDF)