My staff and I have been kept busy helping travellers return to Canada after the federal government ordered them to do so.
A couple of cases come to mind — requests to assistance constituents in Peru, Morocco and on a ship in the South Pacific.
We’ve also been helping folks to get COVID-19-related benefits promised by the feds and province.
We’re here to help.
But I’m also interested to know your situation. Are you working from home or an office or shop? Have you been laid off? Are you feeling ill and have to be in isolation?
Are you getting the help you need from various levels of government or other organizations? Have you had good service or bad when you’ve sought help and information? What can be done to improve the response to COVID-19 and all the challenges of living in these exceptional times? Let me know. I’m always interested in your feedback.
There are lots of challenges ahead but if my staff and I can answer any questions, point you in the right direction or navigate some red tape we’ll do our best.
All the best, to you and your loved ones. Stay healthy! My e-mail is [email protected].
Here’s an update on the story of two Edmonton Griesbach constituents of mine who were aboard the ill-fated Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.
They were among 350 Canadians (and at least a half dozen Edmontonians) aboard the vessel that’d been turned away from allowing passengers to disembark at multiple ports even though there were no cases aboard of COVID-19.
They reached out to me and I liaised with Global Affairs to try to help.
Good news they where eventually allowed to disembark and are now safely back in Canada.
If you are a Canadian abroad in need of assistance please contact me. As your Member of Parliament I’m here to help.
“Norwegian Jewel passengers are finally leaving the once-stranded cruise ship” Link.
You can find up-to-date information from Alberta Public Health or the Public Health Authority of Canada.
Alberta Public Health can also be reached by phone at 811.
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I’m always eager to hear from you. Do you have beefs? Bouquets? Suggestions?
Drop me a note at my e-mail address.
Please note our local Edmonton constituency office is currently still open to serve you but it’s by appointment only. We simply ask that you call ahead to book an appointment.
Thanks so much. Stay healthy!
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Kerry Diotte, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6