A Message from the CEO on April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020 A Message from Jay Rodgers, CEO of the General Authority, to our agencies, service regions and to the public To those of you in our agencies and service regions: I want to…
Tablets donated to help children in care with online learning
Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government applauds TELUS for donating tablets and data plans to help ensure children coming into care can stay connected with family members and other important supports during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Winnipeg Police launch website to help victims of domestic violence
From the Winnipeg Police Service–Providing information and resources to those suffering abuse at the hands of a violent partner is what prompted the Winnipeg Police Service to launch a new page on its website. Domestic…
Province to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions
Manitoba Government Press Release–Manitoba will begin a careful, multi-phased effort next week to gradually restore services, open some businesses and increase recreational opportunities while maintaining social distancing advice, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “We applaud…
Message from the CEO: April 21
April 21, 2020 A Message from Jay Rodgers, CEO of the General Authority, to our agencies, service regions and to the public To those of you in our agencies and service regions: I want to…
Province extends state of emergency for 30 days
Manitoba Government Press Release–On March 20, the Manitoba government declared a provincewide state of emergency under The Emergency Measures Act, to protect the health and safety of all Manitobans and reduce the spread of COVID-19.…
Circulars for CFS staff
The following is a list of circulars that have been sent during the COVID-19 crisis. This list will be continually updated as needed. https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Mental-Health-Supports.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-59-COVID19-Circular-Mental-Health-Support-List.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Department-of-Families-PPE-and-Health-Management-Directive-April-16-2020.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-61-COVID19-Circular-PPE-in-Group-Care-2.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-05-COVID19-Circular-General.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-06-Attachment-Funded-Agencies-Reporting-Form-.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-06-COVID19-Circular-Notification-of-Change-Request.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-08-COVID-19-StreetReach-Practice.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-09-COVID19-Circular-Criminal-Risk-Assessment-Unit.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-10-COVID-19-Adoption.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-10-COVID-19-Adoption-Guidelines-Attachment.pdf https://generalauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-12-COVID-19-Circular-PPE.pdf…
Internet-based therapy to help Manitobans with COVID-19 anxiety now live
Manitoba Government Press Release–A digital cognitive behavioural therapy program to support the mental health of Manitobans and help address anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is now up and running, Premier Brian Pallister announced today.…
New web portal supports home learning for caregivers
Manitoba Government Press Release–The province is providing a supplemental online resource for Manitoba families whose children are learning at home during the suspension of in-school classes because of COVID-19, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.…
List of testing sites and community clinics
The first Community COVID-19 Testing Site and Assessment Clinic in Winnipeg will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 at the St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool and Fitness Centre at 644 Parkdale St. When this…