Global Affairs Canada (GAC) following “several” confirmed cases of COVID-19 in its Ottawa-based offices, emails obtained by Global News show. ‘Loneliness pandemic’: Work from home during COVID-19 takes mental toll on Canadians The emails describe what first began as one COVID-19 case in the government office, but ultimately turned into multiple cases within two weeks — leading to disruptions to what one email called “some critical services.”The affected services appear to primarily be ones that help staff in their daily work, such as courier and IT services, but the emails acknowledge the impact will be felt widely across the department as well as on missions abroad.An email dated Jan.