Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his government is stepping up to help Canadians facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his daily update Wednesday, Trudeau said the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide $2,000 a month for the next four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the virus.
“This will replace the two benefits we announced last week, the emergency care benefit and the emergency support benefit in order to streamline the process, like I said from the start we will adapt our approach wherever needed,” Trudeau said.
He also said an application portal will open shortly, and payments will start receiving money within ten days of applying.
“Since last Monday we’ve already processed 143,000 employment insurance claims, Trudeau said. “That means more money will go directly to people right across the country,” he added.
Trudeau also said it’s still very important for all Canadians returning home from international travel to self-isolate for 14 days upon return.
He did not give a direct answer when asked what consequences Canadians who try and mask symptoms to get home would face on arrival if caught.
In Saskatchewan residents can face a fine of up to $2,000 for breaking the mandatory 14 day self-isolation period.
(GX94)
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