Canada\u0027s auditor general says COVID\u002D19 benefits were delivered quickly and helped mitigate economic suffering
In a new report Tuesday, Karen Hogan said federal benefit programs provided relief to workers and employers affected by the pandemic and helped the national economy rebound.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox daily throughout the tournaments, and weekly on Thursdays for the rest of the season.
Pre-payment controls were also lacking, though the report said the government made some changes to those controls for individual benefits. Although the subsidy did go to businesses in industries hardest hit by the pandemic, the report said the effect of the subsidy on business resilience is unclear because the agency collected limited data from businesses.Article content
When asked whether she regrets not adjusting the wage subsidy program to ensure only eligible businesses received payments, Qualtrough said, “I have no regrets.” The auditor general has made a set of recommendations to improve the collection of overpayments and to fix data gaps relating to businesses.
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