Karina Gould
Hon. Karina Gould
Member of Parliament for Burlington
COVID-19 Update May 3rd
May 3, 2020
Dear Friends,

On Wednesday, a Royal Canadian Navy helicopter on a NATO mission, carrying six members of the Canadian Armed Forces went down with all hands in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Greece. The helicopter was flying from the Canadian naval frigate HMCS Fredericton as part of Operation Reassurance.

All of those on board were heroes serving our country and each will leave a void that cannot be filled. I know I speak for all Burlingtonians in offering my condolences to their families, friends, and fellow members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

I know 2020 has been marked with a number of difficult events for many Canadians. As we collectively face these challenges, Mental Health Week which runs from May 4th to 10th represents an opportunity to reach out to friends, family and colleagues to nurture meaningful social connections that help protect and promote positive mental health, and while we cannot be physically close with one another because of physical distancing, we need to stay close emotionally.

To help Canadians get through these challenging times, the Government of Canada recently launched a new portal dedicated to mental wellness. For more information on the Wellness Together Canada app, please consult the link found here or continue reading below.

Locally, we have great organizations such as the Reach Out Centre for Kids who provide excellent services to those in need. This mental health week, I encourage you to check in on someone new every day. Whether it is a family member who you have talked to this week, or a colleague who you have not seen since social isolation began, I am sure they would really appreciate to hear from you.

I know many members of our community might be struggling in other ways as well. COVID-19 has caused many to become food insecure and they may not be sure how to access the supports that are available here in Burlington. To assist those in need, the City of Burlington has compiled an extensive list of resources that residents can access to get the help they need or offer supports to the community. To access this page, please consult the link found here.

I know that accessing supports for the first time can be nerve racking but I can assure you the teams at the Burlington Food Bank, Food for Life, and the United Way are some of the most compassionate people out there. They understand the situation that you’re in and they don’t care about your income, they just care that you have access to food. Should you have any questions about accessing supports in Burlington, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

To conclude, I have some good news. In many parts of the country, the curve has flattened. This means that we are seeing some progress because of the commitment and determination shown by Canadians to stay home and practice physical distancing is paying off.

To continue to improve on our results and ensure that we beat COVID-19 we must continue to stay home, wash our hands, and when we go out, stay two meters away from one another.

To follow along with Canada’s daily statistics, please consult the link found here.

Sincerely,

Hon. Karina Gould

Member of Parliament

Burlington

To continue reading, please consult the link found here.

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