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BC'S PLAN https://www2.gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard.html#card ​ Click Me TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Avoid non-essential travel to and from Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country, and Westbank First Nations lands (Central Okanagan Local Health Area) Travel in B.C. Recreational travel within B.C. is allowed, there are no longer travel regions in place. From another province or territory If you travel to B.C. from another province or territory, you do not need to self-quarantine when entering B.C. However, you must follow B.C.'s province-wide restrictions. ​ Learn more about province-wide restrictions ​ ​ From a United-States border crossing Fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States can enter Canada for non-essential travel. Entry into Canada will continue to be prohibited for travellers who are not fully vaccinated. ​ Learn about arriving in Canada at a land border crossing ​ ​ From an international destination The Canadian border is closed to most international travelers. Find out if you can travel to Canada . ​ You are allowed to enter Canada if you are a: Canadian citizen Permanent resident of Canada Temporary resident of Canada Protected person (refugee status) Person registered under the Indian Act Foreign national with a non-discretionary (non-optional) reason to travel to Canada ​

SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS PROVINCIAL COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Workers can take 3 days of paid sick leave between May 20, 2021 and December 31, 2021 if they need to stay home due to COVID-19. If your workplace does not have an existing sick leave program, the Province will reimburse you up to $200 per day. ​ Learn more about the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave . ​ ​ COVID-19 Paid Vaccination Leave Individuals can take up to 3 hours of paid leave to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If necessary, you can take additional paid leave for a second dose. Employees are entitled to this leave no matter how long they have been employed. ​ Learn more about the COVID-19 Paid Vaccination Leave .​ ​ FEDERAL Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) The CRB provides $500 per week for up to 26 weeks to workers who are self-employed or are not eligible for EI and who still require income support. This benefit supports people who have stopped working due to COVID-10 or whose income has dropped by 50% or more. ​ Learn more about the Canada Recovery Benefit . ​ ​ ​ Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) The CRCB provides $500 per week for up to 26 weeks per household for eligible people unable to work because they must care for a child under 12 years old or other family member requiring supervised care, who is unable to attend their school or regular care facility due to COVID-19. ​ Learn more about the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit . ​ ​ ​ Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) The CRSB provides $500 per week for up to two weeks, for workers who are sick or must self-isolate for reasons related to COVID-19, or have underlying conditions that would make them more susceptible to COVID-19. ​ Learn more about the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit . ​ ​ ​ Give Us Your Feedback Let your local MLA know how to better support you and the Kelowna-Mission community! Submit Thanks for submitting!

PHOTO CONTEST COMPETITION DETAILS I am looking for local artists and photographers to feature in the Kelowna-Mission constituency office, help us celebrate our community by submitting your work to be displayed! ​ We welcome all types of art and photography! If your work is not on a canvas, please ensure that it can be printed on a canvas to be showcased. ​ To enter, please submit a selection of your work to Renee.Merrifield.MLA@leg.bc.ca . ​ For photograph submissions, please indicate the location of the images. ​ Deadline for submissions is August 10th, 2021 . ​ **Winning artists will be compensated for their work ** Let’s Work Together

About Renee Here to listen and serve. Renee Merrifield was first elected as MLA for Kelowna-Mission in 2020. She served as the Opposition Whip, Opposition Critic for Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Technology and Innovation. Renee is a dedicated public leader who has effectively lead with results in her community, province, and nation for the last 20 years. She is committed to strong, effective advocacy for her community, bringing forward all the elements that aid in making Kelowna the best place to live, work and play. Renee is a devoted mother of five in a blended household. She is an entrepreneurial and successful business owner, employing 50 amazing people in the local construction industry. A person of faith, Renee feels blessed to live in such a great country where all people are treated equally. She is a compassionate individual who cares about others in the community, believes in giving back, and helping those in need through service, time and fundraising. She is environmentally conscious, believing in sustainability for future generations. Get in Touch Subscribe to our newsletter! Stay up to date Submit Thanks for submitting!

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