Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also released details of more financial aid for small businesses which haven’t been able to qualify for other programs to date
. He said the new $962-million Regional Relief and Recovery Fund will be delivered through regional economic development agencies.The government said in particular, a number of small and medium-sized businesses in the country’s hard-hit tourism sector have struggled to qualify for benefits like the wage subsidy. Tourism has all but ground to a halt as Canadians stay home to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Trudeau also announced Wednesday that students looking for help through the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, can begin applying on Friday. The benefit offers up to $1,250 to individual students, and $2,000 for those with dependents or disabilities. Ontario issued a new emergency order on Wednesday to temporarily replace the management of some long-term care homes if they are struggling to contain COVID-19 outbreaks. Health Minister Christine Elliott says the measure is meant to strengthen protections for vulnerable seniors in those facilities.Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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