Medical Officer of Health Dr. Penny Sutcliffe said the man sought medical care at Health Services North on March 7 and is now at home in self-isolation.

“Having a confirmed case in our area is not unexpected given the transmission of this virus around the world,” Sutcliffe said. “Our focus is on breaking the chain of transmission to limit the spread of infection and as a precautionary measure, we are asking those who attended PDAC 2020 to monitor for symptoms for 14 days.”

Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan and International Trade Minister Mary Ng joined Trudeau at the convention, which was attended by 23,000 people from 130 countries.

O’Regan tweeted Tuesday evening that after suffering from a persistent head cold, he went to a doctor who recommended a test for coronavirus. “I’m not aware of contacting anyone infected, but was told to remain in self-isolation until we get the results,” he said. “Feel fine. But I’ll work at home.”

This morning in Ottawa, Trudeau announced a C$1 billion plan to respond to the economic and health threats of the global outbreak.

Asked about the conference, the prime minister said he has not been tested for coronavirus but has been following the advice of health experts to stay safe. "I have been modifying my schedule in order to adapt travel plans so that I’m not interfering with any work that’s being done on the ground," he added.

Canada's chief public health officer Theresa Tam said she is working closely with provincial and municipal counterparts to monitor the health of everyone who attended the PDAC conference. She said attendees have been advised to monitor for symptoms and to stay home and contact health officials if any appear.

The conference attendance list also included Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minister Greg Rickford, MP Yvonne Jones of Labrador, Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus, Toronto MP Rob Oliphant, Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly, Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan, House Speaker Anthony Rota and Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger.

