When the early data came in from Wuhan, and to a lesser extent, southern Europe, the data suggested a fatality rate between 8-15% (due to the virus being much larger than thought, and most people not being tested). At this point in time the government received advice, from the Canadian Forces, advising them to take immediate actions to shut down airports. Canada refused to do this because it would make them look racist. There was evidence suggesting that this could wipe out up to 5,000,000 Canadians, and Canada chose not to take action due to images.
Now that we know the true fatality rate is between .2-2% (overall, no consideration of age, gender, comorbidities), the government is more than willing to restrict your ability to leave the country. They still will not impose any restrictions, except for a one month stay on flights DIRECTLY from India, where 99% of people fly in via Europe or SE Asia.
Don't ever forget that this never had anything to do with a virus, but as an opportunity to erode your civil liberties. This never had anything to do with safety or health. Soon, we will not be able to criticize the government without censorship. Dark times are coming to this country, and most of the West, but the world will not fall yet.
I'm making my obligatory, start making exit plans to other non-western countries post. Buy real estate now with a strong CAD (not in Canada you stupid fuck). I'm a lawyer, and am willing to answer legal questions you may have that will assist in you escaping this shithole. Once the travel restrictions are lifted, start shopping abroad. You have no idea how big the world is, and you're not constrained to this country.
That's not really a Canadian law question, but I have independently done a lot of research into foreign immigration. Essentially, you could divide the world into 3 categories: 1. Western countries - Will not take in white refugees 2. Developing countries (most of the world) 3. Authoritarian countries with strict immigration laws (you don't want to move here, they don't want you). This really only leaves a large number of developing countries. What people don't understand is that with a strong CAD, you can live a quality of life much higher than a typical Canadian with the equivalent of a Canadian income. This is why so many people send money home to their home countries.
It is generally extremely easy to immigrate to the second category. For the first category, you will never get in as a refugee, so you're only hope is through the investor class, or visa class if you just so happen to have an in demand job. Most western countries make it more challenging to move here than Canada does, so Canadians may have unrealistic expectations. Further, many of these western countries are facing the same issues as Canada.
Again, focus on the second category. This leaves parts of Eastern or Southern Europe, parts of SE Asia, Central America, or South America, as viable options. Personally, I am buying in S and C. America, since the strong CAD/USD makes many places quite affordable right now. Although these nations would undergo a brief crises due to hyperinflation once the USD collapses, it would be temporary, and they will just peg to a new currency. Therefore I would strongly encourage that you check out these regions, focusing on USD pegged currencies. Avoid ones with leftists governments, or too much military influence. Avoid direct neighbors to China or Russia.
Any thoughts?
For the second question, I will send you a PM. I don't do employment law, but I could assist in getting you someone I know to be good.