Ottawa – The Steering Committee of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (CIBA) has announced the following modification to masking protocols for COVID-19 preventive measures, effective immediately.

Individuals must continue to wear masks while inside Senate buildings:

• For 10 days following the:
• onset of symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 virus;
• last day of exposure if they have been identified as a close contact;
• last positive result on a PCR or rapid antigen test; or
• If they have been advised to do so by a medical practitioner or public health authority.

Quick facts

• This decision was made to align with updated Ontario public health measures and advice. It is a change from the previous requirement of five days.
• It applies to all Senate staff members, members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, visitors, guests, contractors, volunteers and interns.
• Visitors may be required to answer screening questions before entering Senate premises.

Associated Links

• Nov. 1, 2021: Senate to require COVID-19 vaccination for all staff
• Mar. 25, 2022: Easing of certain COVID-19 preventive measures in Senate workplaces
• June 17, 2022: Suspension of Senate COVID-19 vaccination requirement
• Sept. 6, 2022: Update to Senate masking requirements

For more information:
Alison Korn
Issues Management and Media Relations Advisor | Senate of Canada
613-410-1892 | alison.korn@sen.parl.gc.ca