15 March 2020 – Three task groups established to address non-health related impacts of COVID-19

Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service / Body
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy, Private Sector and Businesses, Social Services
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creating and using advisory groups or committees
Level of Jurisdiction: Prince Edward Island
Lead People/Agency: Premier Dennis King

Overview: On top of the COVID-19 situation response table and Joint Health Response Team, three groups have been established to provide rapid response to the potential non-health related impacts of COVID-19. The three groups are focused on economic and business support, labour and social supports, and the maintenance of essential services offered across government.
Full details here: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/march-15-2020-premier-king-speaks-charlottetown-mayor

Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group