Pouring billions of dollars into the economy at a time of crisis is one thing\u003B pouring in billions more while it’s \u0027roaring back\u0027 suggests a government that…
Freeland told a press conference the extension will apply to programs offering: wage and rent subsidies, as well as financial support to the self-employed; assistance with childcare; and help for those who are unable to work due to illness. Oddly,the extensions are needed because Canada’s economy is showing “very strong signs of recovery … our country is now coming roaring back and these extra measures will help ensure our recovery is strong, swift and robust.
Four more weeks of payments will undoubtedly be popular with recipients. The programs alleviate so many worries for low-income Canadians that many businesses say they’re having trouble luring people back to work. Restaurants, pubs, retail outlets, coffee shops, hotels, the travel industry and other businesses hard hit by the pandemic are keen to get back on their feet but say they can’t find enough staff willing to give up the government-supplied safety net.
The remark captures the paradox facing industries in which jobs often involve low pay, long hours, arduous conditions and few benefits. An obvious means of increasing applicants would be to offer higher pay, more reasonable hours and more attractive conditions.
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