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Cynthia Bérubé 

Cynthia Bérubé

Cynthia Bérubé  is involved with Spartan Wellness, an organization dedicated to supporting Canadian veterans by providing wellness services, particularly focusing on medical cannabis education and support. Through her work, Cynthia plays a key role in helping veterans navigate the medical cannabis system to manage conditions such as chronic pain, PTSD, and other service-related health issues. […]

Tilray Medical Cannabis

tilray medical cannabis

Today’s “12 Days of Holidays” giveaway is from Tilray. Tilray medical cannabis is a leading global medical cannabis company that produces and distributes a wide range of medical cannabis products. Tilray Medical has been committed to the medical cannabis industry for over a decade and honored to support Canadian Veterans, those still actively serving, First Responders […]

Qui considérons-nous comme un premier intervenant?

Les premiers intervenants sont des professionnels formés pour réagir immédiatement aux situations d’urgence. Il s’agit notamment des ambulanciers paramédicaux, des pompiers, des policiers et des répartiteurs d’urgence qui interviennent en première ligne dans les situations de crise.

Qui considérons-nous comme un travailleur de première ligne?

Les travailleurs de première ligne sont des personnes qui fournissent des services directs et pratiques dans des environnements à haut risque ou critiques, notamment les infirmières, les médecins, les préposés aux services de soutien à la personne (PSSP), les agents correctionnels, les équipes de recherche et de sauvetage et le personnel SAR de la Garde côtière.

Qui considérons-nous comme un travailleur essentiel?

Les travailleurs essentiels contribuent au maintien des services essentiels, mais ne fournissent pas nécessairement des soins directs. Il s’agit notamment des équipes d’urgence, du personnel syndiqué des services essentiels et des personnes qui participent aux opérations vitales de recherche ou d’urgence.

Who We Consider a First Responder

First Responders are professionals trained to respond immediately to emergencies. This includes paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and emergency dispatchers who serve on the front lines of crisis situations.

Who We Consider a Frontline Worker​

Frontline Workers are individuals who provide direct, hands-on services in high-risk or critical environments — including nurses, physicians, personal support workers (PSWs), corrections officers, search and rescue teams, and Coast Guard SAR personnel.

Who We Consider an Essential Worker

Essential Workers help maintain critical services but may not provide direct care. This includes emergency crew workers, unionized essential service staff, and those supporting vital search or emergency operations.