The province has announced that it will be distributing $120 million to Manitobans who have been working on the front lines during COVID-19.
The premier said a group of 15 unions, business community leaders, and critical service providers submitted feedback and eventually voted on a final program.
People will be able to submit an online application starting on June 3 and the application deadline is June 18.He added that he isn't completely sure how much each person could get but he is guessing around $1,000 each. "It depends on the signup and really, that is the key," Pallister said, adding if fewer people sign up, those who do register could get more money.The payment will be available to employees who worked on a part-time and full-time basis from March 20 until May 29 and who worked a minimum of 200 cumulative hours or could have worked but were required to self-isolate because of public health orders.
They also must have a total pre-tax employment income of less than $6,250 during that period and they cannot be enrolled in the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. "It's an income-tested benefit, it's designed for middle and lower-income people," said Pallister, adding that the goal is everyone who applies will get money.
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