Why is Health Canada not recommending the use of masks by federal workers, such as Customs agents at Pearson and Vancouver airports?
A. The role of Health Canada’s Workplace Health and Public Safety Programme (WHPSP) is to provide advice to federal employers on occupational health and safety matters. It is Health Canada’s position that Government of Canada workers are unlikely to become ill because employees’ encounters with passengers/clients are of reasonably short duration and not considered to be close contact. Therefore, Health Canada advises that the use of masks is not necessary. Employers can use this information and advice in determining what health and safety measures they deem appropriate for their employees.
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