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Liberals extend emergency COVID-19 wage subsidy program

2020-05-15 The Liberal government's emergency wage-subsidy program will be extended to the end of August to help employers keep their workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today.

National parks, historic sites to partly reopen on June 1

2020-05-14 Some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating will be available starting June 1 at national parks, historic sites and waterways and national marine conservation areas.

Students can apply for COVID-19 emergency aid starting Friday

2020-05-13 Post-secondary students eligible for COVID-19 emergency aid can apply for the benefit starting Friday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau advised claimants to sign up for an account on the Canada Revenue Agency website to ensure the process moves as quickly as possible.

Seniors to receive up to $500 in one-time payment to offset COVID-19 costs

2020-05-12 Seniors will be receiving a one-time payment of up to $500 to help offset any increases in the cost of living due to COVID-19 — and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today promised to help find long-term solutions to the tragedies unfolding in long-term care facilities.

Trudeau announces bridge loans for big businesses hit by COVID-19

2020-05-11 The federal government is offering bridge financing for big Canadian businesses across all sectors to help them keep employees on the payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are conditions attached — including a requirement that companies receiving the loans disclose their environmental plans.

Trudeau pledges more aid as public debt grows

2020-05-09 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians can expect more financial aid benefits rolling out soon.

Trudeau says emergency wage subsidy will be extended

2020-05-08 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the emergency wage subsidy will be extended beyond June in an attempt to kickstart the economy.

Trudeau says $4B deal reached with provinces and territories to boost essential workers' pay

2020-05-07 The federal government announced a multibillion-dollar deal with the provinces and territories to top up payments for low-wage essential workers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada needs to reflect on how it treats frontline and marginalized workers.

Trudeau announces $252M emergency aid package for farmers, food processors hit by COVID-19

2020-05-05 The Liberal government unveiled a multimillion-dollar aid package this morning aimed at helping farmers and food processors safely navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic. MPs also held a second meeting of the special committee on COVID-19 via video conferencing.

Trudeau urges world leaders to pull together for COVID-19 vaccine

2020-05-04 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged all world leaders to pull together in the global fight for a vaccine for COVID-19 during an online pledging "marathon" today, as the United States steered clear of the conference. Canada's health minister, Patty Hajdu, says even as several provinces and sectors engage in a "cautious reopening," people need to understand that the coronavirus outbreak is "not over."

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