COVID-19 rapid testing and screening in workplaces: Get free rapid tests

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Before you start
What to expect

The Government of Canada, some provincial/territorial governments and distribution partners are providing free rapid COVID-19 tests to organizations. These tests are to be used for regular workplace screening of employees.

Businesses and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply.

Before you start

You’ll need the:

name of your organization
point of contact for your organization
number of employees you employ in Canada
provinces and/or territories in which these employees work

Please complete the following form to express your organization’s interest.

Request free rapid test kits

Based on your organization’s location and number of employees, we will direct you to the most suitable source of rapid tests:

directly from the federal government
through a provincial/territorial government
via distribution partners, including:
- pharmacies
- chambers of commerce
- the Canadian Red Cross

For direct federal delivery, we are currently giving priority to employers with 200 or more employees.

Eligible organizations must agree to the following conditions:

keep rapid tests and not resell them
limit use to within Canada
screen employees according to the guidelines provided by relevant provincial and territorial governments
demonstrate they are using these tests before further supplies are provided
collect and report on usage

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