Mar .1810:30 a.m.: $82 billion in COVID-19 support for CanadiansPrime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $82 billion in funds to help support Canadians during the COVID-19 outbreak, this includes $27 billion in direct support to workers and businesses and $55 billion to meet liquidity needs through tax deferrals. This represents more than three-per cent of Canada’s GDP.“This is a time where you should be focused your health and that of your neighbours,” Trudeau said. “Not whether you’re going to lose your job.”These measures that will be implemented include:
An emergency care benefit that will provide money every two weeks to workers who have to stay home, to self-isolate, quarantine or have to take care of a family member who has COVID-19, and are not eligible for EI. It will continue for 14 weeks in an amount comparable to EI.
A COVID-19 emergency support benefit for the self-employed who have to close shop, or if you lose your job and are not eligible for EI.
Temporary wage subsidy to businesses equal to 10 per cent of salary for three months, to urge companies to keep staff on the payroll and protect jobs.
Any money owed for the 2019 tax year do not have to be paid until August 2020.
Boost the child care benefit (CCB) in the coming months to help parents during the virus outbreak.
For lower income families, supplement the GST credit in May to offset the consumer tax that they pay. Up to $300, with $150 for every child.
A six month interest free moratorium on student loans.
Double the reaching home program and boost funding for shelters.
资料来源：https://ca.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-covid19-canada-latest-updates-190048955.html
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