Service Canada has closed its centres in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employees will turn their attention to serving Canadians over the phone instead.
They’ll be providing personalized service support for E-I and pensions applications, in addition to the services provided over the phone.
In a statement, the government says this will allow more Canadians to get the support they need, while better protecting both them and their staff.
No word on how long the centres will be closed for.